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commentr/StutterMar 23, 2022
3 points

Hi! I used to stutter a lot more but I’ve gotten a little better. Only really stutter when I feel I have to prove myself to someone. Before I talk, I take a deep breath, be happy that I’m talking to t...

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commentr/StutterMar 23, 2022
5 points

I’ve never found a way to not stutter. Instead I’d recommend going into it with the mindset that you will stutter and that it’s okay if you do. I like to preface speeches by telling my audience that ...

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commentr/StutterMar 23, 2022
1 points

It is true that how you perceive yourself will impact how people see you - because you act out according to what goes on inside. I believe that changing how you act out can change what goes on inside....

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commentr/StutterMar 23, 2022
3 points

Trust me, once u accept it’ll happen and say each word you want, you’ll notice you stutter a lot less. Don’t reward yourself for speaking clearly. Reward yourself for saying each word YOU wanted to ...

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postr/StutterMar 22, 2022
6 points

Developmental Stutter

Developmental Stutter Have slight history of stuttering and a relative had one at a young age. I had a TBI in 2017 at the age of 13 and started uncontrollably stuttering. Been in and out of speech the...

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postr/StutterMar 22, 2022
26 points

Guys I finally did it! I am no longer ashamed of my stutter! Once you finally accept it, it’s like 3tons of weight is just lifted off your shoulders!

Guys I finally did it! I am no longer ashamed of my stutter! Once you finally accept it, it’s like 3tons of weight is just lifted off your shoulders! I did by constantly challenging myself and putting...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2022
1 points

Thank you. I tested it out with myself. If I speak and stutter with my mother, then I ask myself "why do I stutter now?" then my unconscious thought is "because I want to feel blockings in my mouth, I...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2022
1 points

You said: "I'm done trying to fix in society's box." \-> Many people like to consider themselves independent thinkers who arrive at their beliefs rationally, but most people simply believe what th...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2022
1 points

>" I'd be more than happy to chat about this further if you want to drop me a line." \-> Me too, I'd always be happy to PM in order to discuss reaching fluency. After all, there is no cure, so ...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2022
1 points

I agree. I do have tips to stop expecting a stutter: \- every stutterer stutters on a different level and uses different perceived stresses. Every person is impacted differently, certain words impact...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2022
1 points

You said: "I accept stutter as part of who I am. When I stutter, I honestly and genuinely don't care anymore. This is my voice. This is how I communicate. Whether you like or not is up to you, I'm jus...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2022
1 points

Listen I’m still young but this is mindset. Don’t use your stutter as an excuse or as a reason not to do things. At the end of the day everyone has shit about themselves they hate and are embarrassed ...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2022
1 points

> In my opinion, by saying 'I have a stutter that sometimes come up' you create a condition to expect a stutter every time you enter a situation, so of course you will stutter. No. I think this is...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2022
2 points

""Every day, in every way, my speech gets bettee and better" \- I have the same mantra but worded differently: "removing reasons to stutter is progress" ""If I can say one word anywhere, anytime, I ...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2022
1 points

I agree that there is no cure and no data to cure stuttering. We simply don't have the research papers online. I'm hoping you are interested to open a discussion where we can tackle fluency like a non...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2022
1 points

The point is, if you don't look for a cure, then either go to therapy or not. On the other hand, if one is looking for a cure, then it's not therapy. It's by imitating people that cured stuttering. I...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2022
2 points

Some of my mantras are from Lee Lovett: "Every day, in every way, my speech gets bettee and better" "If I can say one word anywhere, anytime, I can say any word anywhere, anytime" "I love to speak...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2022
1 points

You said: "do positive mantras daily. Am I missing anything else?" In my opinion you missed the most important thing and skipped completely. I'm sure you realized it also if you read your own post, w...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2022
1 points

" rewiring the brain with positive speech memories is brilliant" I agree. Problem: In my opinion 99% of stutterers just say positive affirmations. This will not reach fluency. Conclusion: As you...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2022
1 points

Yes I definitely share this opinion. I'll answer your other comment too. I don't expect to be stuttering while speaking, like at all, or maybe 95% of the time. The only time I expect I'm gonna stutt...

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