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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

Ironic, because that’s exactly what a stutterer wants you to think….. ever watch the PBS series “I, Claudius”? The whole theme of the series is; Play the fool....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

Sorry your asking the wrong guy im only 16. I get stuck on my name too but I try to just stay calm when they ask and after instead of saying “whats your name” I just say “you”...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

I get it man, humans are social creatures and when you can't be social you don't feel human. I also know that we only got one shot on this spinning rock, and I refuse to be a victim and blame circum...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
3 points

I’ve asked a deaf person about this before and she said she doesn’t mind at all but it may be different with everyone...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
2 points

in some restaurants which ask for name when you order i change my name because i stutter horribly saying my name (i am not proud of it) but i would advise againt… try your best you cant hide for eve...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
2 points

Yeah, I am personally of the opinion that it is beneficial to do as little of this stuff is possible. Stuttering is really just a vicious cycle of anxiety and avoidances, so the more avoidances you do...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
2 points

Popped into my mind. If the restaurant is offering curbside pick up do the following. Order your meal as you are parked in that restaurants parking lot. When you get the message that your order is rea...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

Some restaurants on apps like Uber Eats or Doordash will have a note section about your order. Even if you say you want your food at the temperature of the sun, by the time it gets to your home your f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

OP, do what you have to do! Make no apologies about it. I have a severe stammer and I do what you are suggesting to do but the old ways. I have a bunch of 6" by 9" clipboards. I have multiple ones...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
10 points

I wouldn't say it's rude or offensive. But I don't see how learning it will solve your communication problem. Hardly anyone knows sign language, and they're not going to learn just because you want th...

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postr/StutterJan 7, 2025
6 points

Is it rude to learn sign language as a way to communicate more because of my stutter?

Is it rude to learn sign language as a way to communicate more because of my stutter? My stutter is getting worse like every sentunce has either a block or reacuring thing and its so ANNOYING trying t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
2 points

I’d suggest maybe typing the order on your phone and still trying to say it. Have that as back up, or maybe try reading it if that helps? Just don’t stop trying to speak in the world. It’s my biggest ...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
2 points

I do all the time when talking to the Alexa, but mostly just on saying the actual name Alexa, since my name also starts with A...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

Personally I just struggle through it. Ordering in person though I read it off my phone or paper (mostly cause I’m ordering for more than just me)...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
5 points

it’s going to be very bad in the long run. the more you fear your stutter, the more you are afraid to speak and then it starts leaking into other parts of ur life. been there done that; learn to be co...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
2 points

I used to hate ordering food at restaurants. Once I was in a drive thru and was stuck on several words and the driver behind me got pissed and starting honking and yelling at me. But I didn’t let that...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

When I go to chipotle, I try my best to say it but at the same time, I will point to them what I want. So I’ll say “chicken” but also point at it so they understand. With other restaurants, I do the s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

I used to do that as a teenager when i was super self cautious about my stutter. But now I just order on app or do curbside.. Try ordering on app and it’ll take the pressure off you....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
1 points

You'd get used to not speaking, but on the other hand I've been stuttering for 15 years and I still don't like ordering "Oat" stuff...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2025
2 points

I used to find reading from a script or a list reduced the likelihood of a block, if you feel that asking the server to read from your notes app then try it, it’s not giving up. Another way of reduc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersFluency Techniques