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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
4 points

Try "sneaking in" a letter you don't stutter with, before the word you stutter with. For example instead of saying David, try saying sDavid, or zDavid. Just the fact you are able to start the word, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
2 points

Perhaps you can try [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/191syle/comment/kgyp85w/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) exercise, which goal is subconscious fluency: by unlearning (...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2024
4 points

Hey mate I have a very similar situation, I'm 28M and would say my stutter has been much worse since age of 24. (I've had it since I was 10) I mostly speak too fast and repeat syllables with my stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
3 points

Another interesting trick I use which is kinda related to vocal tapping. Is learn the beats of one of my favorite songs. Then while speaking speak with the beat and rhythm of the song in your mind. It...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
3 points

What works for me is adequate sleep and exercising in the morning. I’ve done Speech therapy my whole life. It helps but not much. Be positive. It helps....

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Energy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJan 19, 2024
6 points

Anyone use vocal tapping with success?

Anyone use vocal tapping with success? I had a mild-moderate stutter growing up. I found that tapping my chest in the upper sternum region would decrease stuttering significantly... for whatever reaso...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
3 points

Look into soft contact and easy onset. I tried it at first alot and it did not work. Thought its not for me and later kept trying and it worked. Doesn't cure the stutter, just easens the blocks....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
4 points

Look up dr mort cooper and also diaphragmatic breathing. Currently that’s my routine all together. The breathing helps me bobble and not block because I’m a blocker. Practice with people that know u s...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
7 points

Recently a trick started working for me. Earlier when i used to go to shop, i used to think to myself i shouldn’t stutter/block when talking. Nowadays when I’m about to speak, i tell myself i will spe...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
7 points

don't overthink. If you keep practicing your speech, speak slowly and say the thing in your mind before actually saying. Everyone in this sub goes through what you're going through. Don't be ashamed o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2024
1 points

First say your name to yourself whispering then breathe and say My Name IsKhan. Lets suppose yoor your name is khan, don't slow down or breathe in brtween is and your name.....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2024
2 points

For me what worked was using a method, I don't remember what it was called but in that you have to delay the first syllable of your word like "Ttttiger". Or you do a fake stutter before you start pr...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterJan 17, 2024
5 points

Daily practices?

Daily practices? What is something you do everyday that has helped your stutter? For me, I’ve recently started doing meditation and reading tough passages out loud. Yet to see a difference though…...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingGenetic & Family FactorsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2024
3 points

I went to speech therapy for a few years. The techniques are basically like a tool you can use, but you have to adjust a lot of things in the way you speak for it to work....

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2024
2 points

I understand and agree with your intended point about public acceptance. However, some people have hard blocks to the point of being unable to say necessary things with proper tone, timing and caden...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2024
2 points

Yeah my favorite part was meeting other people who stutter. It’s crazy that you’re experiencing that too, I’ve been feeling less fluent because of how much attention I have to pay to executing the tar...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2024
2 points

Yeah it’s hard to execute them in normal conversation because of the speed that I am expected to respond at. If I am really struggling I’ll use the targets in that robotic way that we used to do at ho...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterJan 15, 2024
21 points

We have been fighting the wrong battle.

We have been fighting the wrong battle. Ever wondered why you are fluent when speaking to yourself in a room but stutter when speaking to a real person? Its bcs you can speak but cant communicate. Thi...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Quality of LifeFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2024
3 points

I went a long time ago. 1991 I believe. Roanoke VA. I still use the full breath and gentle onset for words. That has helped and I kept those strategies. I didn't like slowing my syllables as much as...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2024
2 points

I have gone to Hollins! Back in 2021!. I personally do not use the techniques. I find them hard to maintain and they make me sound robotic. like with Stretched Syllable, I feel like I saw very animate...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension