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commentr/StutterJan 13, 2025
2 points

I have that too, I can't say my name. I fix that by not saying my name outright, I don't say "Lee", I say "my name is lee" or "the names Lee". That's all a personal thing and what works with each p...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2025
9 points

Definitely. I mentally prepare for like a week to call my car dealership and book a service. One of my local pizza-places accepts online orders and that is probably the sole reason I don't use anyone ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
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commentr/StutterJan 13, 2025
2 points

I have a stutter block when it comes to my name presenting myself or being asked for my name mortifies me and it has stopped me from pursuing jobs and different experiences lately though from reading ...

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commentr/StutterJan 13, 2025
1 points

I find that words that are more in your throat and tight in the lips are harder to say. For example, I work in fast food and one word I constantly stutter on is onion. The o is so tight in my throat a...

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postr/stutteringJan 12, 2025
2 points

Heyy guys I used to stutter then it got completely better but slowly it's getting worse again Sometimes I can't say anything at all, the words get stuck When I try to speak, my eyes close my brain feels pressured, and my whole body tenses up Can someone tell me how to fix this? I'm very worried😭🥲

Heyy guys I used to stutter then it got completely better but slowly it's getting worse again Sometimes I can't say anything at all, the words get stuck When I try to speak, my eyes close my brain fee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
5 points

Exactly, you hit the nail on the head. As you pointed out, if we don’t like our own stuttering or feel afraid to show it, how can we expect others to accept it and be comfortable with it? It’s somethi...

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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
12 points

I can speak for myself: Its so hard for me to accept stuttering because stuttering is not something I see people commonly do. Even if I see someone stuttering they stutter gracefully. In my case its m...

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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
1 points

This probably has to do with a blockage in starting words in situations of high tension (such as talking to strangers or feeling embarrassed or pressured to be with people). If this is the case, you c...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
6 points

You’re right this is a lot to read but I think I’ve got the idea. ( I too am a bit drunk) My advice ? Which, I mean whatever. Right? Fuck all external factors stopping you from reaching the point y...

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postr/StutterJan 12, 2025
20 points

WHAT IS LIFE!!? Pls I need help

WHAT IS LIFE!!? Pls I need help Hi guys, I’ve been an member of this subreddit for awhile now. I finally feel the courage to share my thoughts,I don’t know if the Mods will approve this post but I re...

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postr/StutterJan 11, 2025
3 points

International travel as a PWS

International travel as a PWS I'm hoping to go on my first international trip this August (I'm American). It's going to be an anniversary celebration, and right now we're thinking of going to Italy. I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & WeightQuality of Life
postr/StutterJan 11, 2025
6 points

dealing with my stutter

dealing with my stutter Ever since the 6th grade when I moved to a new school I noticed I started to stutter a lot I’m not sure if I used to do it before that, my family has a lot of people who strugg...

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postr/StutterJan 11, 2025
36 points

I want to start talking to a guy But embarrassed to stutter

I want to start talking to a guy But embarrassed to stutter There's a cute guy who works near my place of work and he comes here sometimes. I feel like he's into me and I want to start talking to him ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2025
2 points

My opinion - Stuttering can't be "cured" in the sense that it has a neurobiological basis, and there is no drug or therapy that can guarantee you effortless forever fluency if you have that neurobiolo...

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postr/StutterJan 10, 2025
45 points

The worst just happened

The worst just happened My first week at a new job. I’ve been through some layoffs, bad jobs, etc. so this one really means a lot since it took some work to get here. We have a zoom meeting today wher...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
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postr/StutterJan 10, 2025
14 points

I'm tired of thinking about college

I'm tired of thinking about college I have no problem with stuttering in my life at all. I live happily and comfortably during my vacations. My stuttering is moderate I can speak randomly and fluently...

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2025
1 points

100%. I do have some advice for the call. Benetalk has a speech recorder, and it buzzes when you find you are talking a bit more rapidly, I find that when I am speaking more slowly it can help when I ...

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Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionEnergy & Biological Rhythms
postr/StutterJan 10, 2025
1 points

Share a record of how stuttering was solved in China

Share a record of how stuttering was solved in China [removed]...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJan 9, 2025
7 points

Any tips to reduce stutter?

Any tips to reduce stutter? Hi, i’m in middle school rn and it’s so hard to speak in front of my friends, it’s gets worse in front of teachers but i know it’s because of stress. When i’m talking with...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJan 9, 2025
4 points

Job Interview - Sales

Job Interview - Sales I just had a job interview for a sales job! I think it went okay... As okay as you would expect a person with a non sales background to do. I have a very mild stutter. its very...

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