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postr/StutterJul 31, 2019
3 points

Any speech therapy I can look into?

Any speech therapy I can look into? I was just assigned to be a teacher assistant in the upcoming semester. I’m new to this school, to this city, and I’m an alien. If I want to earn some respect, I be...

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commentr/StutterJul 31, 2019
6 points

I’m getting ready to be a junior. I always tell myself I’ve made it through 2 years of high school, so I can get through 2 more. Good luck to you!...

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

My story is similar to yours, I used to think I started stuttering when I was around 10 yo even though it started way earlier. Maybe it's because the when i became more self conscious. Tbh it gets wor...

Speech & StutteringSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesSchool & Academic LifeFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
2 points

I have been going to a local salon owned my Latinos for years now.. They speak Spanish, I speak English. Works out well for me....

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School & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
2 points

Yeah actually, now that you mention it I do hate getting a haircut, mostly because I have to talk to a stranger with some degree of control over my life for the next few weeks. Explaining my perfect h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
2 points

Yes, when I was in highschool I never got my hair cut. I had a massive 'jewfro', girls actually kinda liked it. Now I am fine with barbers, I have 1 guy I have gone to for years and he knows... to jus...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
4 points

I actually hate going to the barbers, though it's not really stutter related. I wear glasses and there's just something about sitting in a high chair without being able to see that really makes me anx...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2019
1 points

You shouldn't be marked for fluency if you have a speech impediment. When I had Irish and French orals, I wasn't marked for fluency, but as a percentage of everything else instead (content, grammar, v...

School & Work
School & Academic Life
postr/StutterJul 15, 2019
3 points

Presentations and Language Classes

Presentations and Language Classes Tbh presentations are fine, but language classes kill me. Everytime I stutter, they lower my grade. Everytime I block and just stand there, they think I forgot what ...

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School & Academic LifeSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2019
1 points

Sorry for the late reply, I don't often use reddit. You're reply is invaluable to me. I have been using Anki since day 1 of med school and it has helped tremendously. So far, I've gotten good grades ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterJul 12, 2019
41 points

Improvement in stutter

Improvement in stutter So for like a month i have been practicing every day. I explain my dad what i learn during school every night and doing so has improved my stutter a lot. I don't get too scared ...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterJul 12, 2019
11 points

Welp.

Welp. I’m learning Italian while i still have my stutter. wish me luck. 💙...

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School & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2019
1 points

I used to go for speech therapy as a kid. It did help me in my early teen years, however my parents thought I wasn't putting in enough effort to speak and practice. I used to have pretty fluent speech...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Therapy ExperiencesAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2019
4 points

Are you me? In all seriousness, thanks for sharing your thoughts, OP! I am a teacher, and I have been stuttering since I was 6. Considering this, I hope that others understand that it's OK to stutt...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Personal StoriesSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterJul 4, 2019
2 points

Need advice and help over stuttering

Need advice and help over stuttering My reaching 1/4 of my life, am reaching adulthood soon. Some of us might be excited. Not for me. I have been a quiet, shy and well-reserved individual in school an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2019
1 points

The first thing I learned in speech therapy (or was supposed to learn) was to accept my stutter. Turns out that's very hard, my stutter ruins my life. I like foreign languages and giving talks but stu...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJul 2, 2019
14 points

I’ve had a stutter all my life

I’ve had a stutter all my life And it’s just so frustrating. Having a stutter is bad enough but having a stutter AND a lisp, ugh.. Not only is every part of my life limiting but also this. In highscho...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+2 more
postr/StutterJun 27, 2019
3 points

Is This a Stuttering Problem?

Is This a Stuttering Problem? Okay, so usually when i read, I read fine up until a certain point. These points are random but when i read, I get stuck on certain words. I know i can say the words but ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterJun 26, 2019
5 points

How did taking COM100 impact your stutter ?

How did taking COM100 impact your stutter ? Hey, I'm going to be an incoming freshman for college and I am required to take Communication 100. I wanted to know if the classes improved your speech or m...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
School & Academic LifeFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJun 26, 2019
57 points

I was the first full mark on a presentation he's given in 40 years of teaching.

I was the first full mark on a presentation he's given in 40 years of teaching. BEST. PRESENTATION. EVER. ​ So we had this presentation that is required for graduation, and we've been pr...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more