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commentr/StutterAug 22, 2019
6 points

I gotta be honest with you here. When I was a freshman (4 years ago) I was super nervous introducing myself to new people. As time went on and the weeks past, that nervousness went away after I got to...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2019
2 points

The first weeks are always the worst. Seems like ur stammer ain't as bad as mine was. Ragging was definitely the worst part, i hope that is prohibited at ur uni. Well my strategy was to get a friend ...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterAug 15, 2019
4 points

Went to a speech therapist 2-3 times. Once when i was in 5th class when my father died. My stammer got more severe around that time but i had it b4 as well. The therapy did help alot and i was a lot b...

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postr/StutterAug 8, 2019
21 points

I go back to school on Tuesday, and I'm sick to my stomach

I go back to school on Tuesday, and I'm sick to my stomach This is my first post here. I am going into my senior year of high school, and I am extremely nervous about it. I have struggled with a sever...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2019
1 points

TRUEEEEEEE. Being a "smart" person, not saying that in a bragging type of way, and having a stutter just totally sucks. There's so many times whether it's in class, with friends, or just in a conversa...

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commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
2 points

Huh. You should being it to the counsellor's attention. Email the counsellor because then you'll have concrete documentation of the issue. Have you been to a speech language pathologist? You could tal...

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commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
1 points

Yeah, I've spoken to my school counsellor and deputy principal about it. They wrote about what teachers should do i the case of oral presentations etc on my student record, but unfortunately very lit...

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commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
1 points

Unfortunately I'm still in high school but I've spoken to my school counsellor and deputy principal about it. They wrote about what teachers should do i the case of oral presentations etc on my PLP, b...

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School & Academic LifeStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2019
3 points

Wow. Is there any way you can send her articles on stuttering, for her to understand that stuttering is a neurological problem that you can't help? She seems to be one of those ignorant people that th...

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commentr/StutterAug 4, 2019
4 points

Speak to the guidance counselor. Say how you get bullied and everyone stares when you present. The counselor most of the time will speak to the teacher and arrange something. I wish you good luck....

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commentr/StutterAug 3, 2019
1 points

You're tired and worn thin. It happens to everyone, regardless of stutter. The stutter is just another way for it to happen. It also sounds like your have a difficult advisor, which is another source ...

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School & Academic LifeAuthenticity vs. MaskingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterAug 3, 2019
2 points

Hey I know the feeling. I've been stuttering since 4 yrs old and now work as a researcher at a university. I have a BSc in chemistry and MSc in Earth and atmospheric science. Getting my defense don...

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commentr/StutterAug 3, 2019
2 points

Honestly a phd is very psychologically draining. You are training to be an expert in a very focused area. I'm sure being a woman in a male dominated field, with English as a second language, and a stu...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 3, 2019
2 points

You’ve come this far already! It’d be a shame to stop now. Whatever you do, don’t stop attacking your stutter. Practise presentations in front of friends, talk to 100 strangers a day. These things hel...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterAug 3, 2019
3 points

What you've accomplished so far is damn great, you should be really proud of it. Take a break when you can and clear your mind with some hobbie. English is not my first language either, however I stu...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 3, 2019
3 points

What you've accomplished so far is damn great, you should be really proud of it. Take a break when you can and clear your mind with some hobbie. English is not my first language either, however I stu...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2019
1 points

I'm a high school teacher, and while sometimes the children would laugh at and gossip about my stuttering, it really didn't affect me much. The biggest influence is that I fairly often don't finish m...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifeAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2019
1 points

Thanks man, really appreciate it. It’s just it has been a while since people mentions my speech problem, and moreover suggesting me to see therapy. Last time people do this must be when I was in thir...

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commentr/StutterJul 31, 2019
2 points

Yeah I’m getting ready for TY (transition year) which is basically a dose year in the middle of secondary school in Ireland but we have to do things such as work experience, projects and presentations...

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School & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2019
3 points

You got this! I started at a new school my senior year. Surprisingly, no one said shit even though my fluency was awful. I got so much more confidence in college. Good luck to you this year! I love yo...

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