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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2022
18 points

Please please please get a speech pathologist who *specializes* in stuttering. Those not trained in stuttering can do more damage. Stuttering is more of an anxiety thing. Most SLPs are trained to a...

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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2022
1 points

By now I'm doing great with my psychologist because my stutter has a lot of emotions attached and I still don't know how to deal with them. In the future I think I may visit a speech therapist but h...

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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2022
1 points

I doubt it, all languages have people who stutter and no two people stutter alike. I'm not sure a psychologist is the right person to treat the physical aspects of a stutter. The issues that can a...

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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2022
7 points

I don't think that's the case. After all, different people who stutter have different difficult sounds. There's no universally more stuttered sounds vs less stuttered sounds (except for maybe vowels)....

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commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2022
2 points

Also, many people, especially initially are hesitant about admitting their mental illness or are ashamed of the need for help: fair enough. If you want to get started with this, the main book in CBt t...

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postr/StutterFeb 10, 2022
11 points

Stuttering & Mental health

Stuttering & Mental health TLDR; there is currently no cure for stuttering. If you are a stutterer and are having difficulty with: addiction, depression, social anxiety, general anxiety, or othe...

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commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2022
3 points

Reddit and online strangers are not the best way to get a diagnosis. I recommend you find a local Speech-Language Pathologist. Good luck!...

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commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2022
1 points

My advice to anyone is to not make a big deal out of it. Don't mention it when he stutters, just let him speak. Don't worry about other kids (man, I wish I had that advice). By adulthood, it should so...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2022
1 points

This makes sense to me. You’re comfortable with your family so there’s no need to feel anxious or stressed. I’m the same with most of my family especially my nephews cause I often feel at peace with t...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2022
2 points

There are many variations of stuttering, and it usually implies that, because you have trouble speaking fluently, you repeat syllables or get blocks/tension in your vocals. Regardless of what you hav...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2022
6 points

Find good speech therapy. It sounds like you're a covert stutterer. I think it's great you went back and want to go to law school. I know a couple stuttering lawyers and there are probably some on her...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2022
7 points

[https://www.fluentspeech.com/about/](https://www.fluentspeech.com/about/) ​ I attended this when I was around 12. I didn't retain much of it, because I was just a kid. But it really did ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2022
1 points

Yes to feel immense dread before beginning a work day on Mondays. Breathing exercises and speaking exercises work (I go for speech therapy). But I also carve out time at the end of the day for sometim...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2022
1 points

I always felt and still feel the same about talking to others or dating, Im really unsecured, trying Speach therapy all i'm doing atm is writing on a paper what I think and feel before, during and aft...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2022
1 points

Do you have any recordings from when you were younger before you conquered your stutter? It might be nice to compare them and view the great progress you've made. I think many of us are hypercritical ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2022
1 points

Don't think a lot about what people around you are think about your stuttering. It will just make your situation worse. Better avoid them. If you have not taken any speech therapy yet, then consider t...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
1 points

I suggest you find an SLP who achieves board certificates and has experiences as much as possible, and for you you gotta also elaborate your stuttering situations in as many details as you can to info...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
3 points

I would seek out an slp over a communication coach. They wouldn't know anything about stuttering, it's a very complex condition. Also a good slp should also know how to help improve communication. As...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
3 points

I completely agree with finding a good speech therapist. Doing so for me completely changed my life. Before therapy I could not look people in the eye when I talked. I was ashamed of how I spoke an...

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postr/StutterFeb 4, 2022
3 points

How to find the right speech therapist?

How to find the right speech therapist? Hello, I have had a mild-moderate stammer on and off for my entire life. While this is upsetting and sometimes very frustrating, I try not to let it prevent me ...

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