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commentr/StutterDec 19, 2021
3 points

I mean its good that your stuttering less but at the same time I usually don’t like It being brought up so eh....

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterDec 18, 2021
12 points

The reason it is so hard to change how you express yourself IMO

The reason it is so hard to change how you express yourself IMO Learning to be more expressive and honest in my communication, being a person who stutters, was one of the hardest things I’ve ever don...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2021
2 points

That’s awesome that you have a job like that. You’re brave dude! I used to try techniques to avoid stuttering, but never found much success, plus I felt like I wasn’t being myself. Not knocking you th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2021
1 points

I never thought of that. Tbh I think it’s all in our head and we would stutter the same amount reciting vs making up, if we didn’t think so much about other people Unfortunately it’s not that simple ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2021
2 points

I’m going through the same thing at the moment. When I block my face gets really distorted and my eyes sometimes rapidly blink and it isn’t a pretty sight lol. I also experience that out of body disso...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Physical TensionOverthinking & MonitoringShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2021
2 points

>As far as the guy that is covert, I think he would be happier if he faced his stutter for a longer period of time, until he gains comfort stuttering. He might have fluency being covert, but he’s i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2021
1 points

I appreciate the reply! It’s great that you are conquering yourself in these various ways. I have heard people say before that stuttering can dissipate as a by-product of self improvement, so anything...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2021
5 points

Yep! That is the explanation I also got for the temporary fluent period. Thanks for commenting! I will try my best to explain. The whole point of the post was mainly to outline how stuttering affects...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2021
1 points

Yea so may I ask how old you are? ​ I am 22 Male covert stutterer who also feels the exact same way. My thoughts are the same as yours: It's literally easier to be covert because like you...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2021
3 points

I completely agree. Placing so much importance on what others think is a killer. Being your authentic self is key to self-expression. I spent so long but even knowing how to do that, how to be myself....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
postr/StutterDec 5, 2021
9 points

When I'm truly happy, relaxed or so passionate about the thing I'm talking about my stutter totally goes away. Is anyone else like this and do you have any tips on how to stop at all if this is the case?

When I'm truly happy, relaxed or so passionate about the thing I'm talking about my stutter totally goes away. Is anyone else like this and do you have any tips on how to stop at all if this is the ca...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityGenetic & Family FactorsCycles & Randomness+3 more
postr/StutterDec 5, 2021
7 points

Is this habit bad?

Is this habit bad? Sometimes when asking questions with a ‘W’ sound in the front I’ll skip the first syllable, so instead of: ‘what are you saying’ (for example) I’ll say ‘ahht are you saying almost ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2021
2 points

Don't over think it too much they seem to know about stutter and encourage you talk more, which although we hate it, its probably the most helpful thing someone we are comfortable with can do , IF the...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterDec 3, 2021
45 points

Stopping negative thoughts about stuttering

Stopping negative thoughts about stuttering The best way I have found to stop negative thought loops Do you ever find yourself getting caught in a vicious cycle of negative thinking? This was my l...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2021
1 points

I think you can get a good idea of how they feel inside by watching the student’s overall behavior and body language. For example, if the student only speaks when you call on him, this may mean that t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterNov 30, 2021
6 points

Lockdown and wearing mask increases my stutter.

Lockdown and wearing mask increases my stutter. Today i went to nearby shop and i forgot wearing mask(i was in a hurry). I noticed something, my stutter decreased a lot and confidence rise a bit. I do...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2021
8 points

Sometimes talking about it makes there be less tension then you don’t have to hide it. And speaking will come easier. Good luck...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterNov 29, 2021
40 points

Tried to force a word out. Embarrassed myself bigly.

Tried to force a word out. Embarrassed myself bigly. I’m trying to embrace my stutter. I’m trying anything at this point. So anyway, I’m at a group gathering. The group was talking about something. I ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureShame & EmbarrassmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2021
2 points

I grew up stuttering but live a pretty normal life now. If nothing you try works, you might just want to take a break from talking to your parents and text message them, instead, for a bit. They wil...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2021
2 points

It just makes sense. It's not that you are focusing on your stutter. It's that you are trying not to stutter. That's where you put your focus. And whatever you resist persists, so if you are try...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingShame & Embarrassment