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commentr/stutteringMar 1, 2026
1 points

this sounds like actual stuttering tbh - its pretty common for it to get worse under stress even if you can speak fluently when relaxed. anxiety might amplify it but doesnt mean the stutter isnt real....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Severity & FluctuationStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/stutteringFeb 28, 2026
1 points

It is neurological, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t also affected by your mental state. Stuttering is primarily a motor control issue in the brain. Research shows that people who stutter often have disru...

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Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/stutteringFeb 28, 2026
2 points

I believe that is generally where stuttering is more prevalent. Whenever I'm relaxed it's fine. Whenever I'm nervous, excited, angry or just generally feeling strong emotions I stutter a lot more...

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Stress & Fight/FlightPreparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2026
3 points

You’re comparing a human stuttering to a game lagging. You’re saying we can’t get mad at people for being angry when we stutter because we get mad at games when they lag. They aren’t remotely the same...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Medicalization / NeurodiversityAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/stutteringFeb 28, 2026
2 points

Do I actually have Stuttering or is it just anxiety?

Do I actually have Stuttering or is it just anxiety? I had a stutter as a child, but at the time it felt normal to me because I did not really understand what stuttering was. I did not even recognize ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2026
3 points

Talking to people can be scary but fight the urge to hide away. Step out of your comfort zone and don’t apologize for existing. 🤗...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/stutteringFeb 27, 2026
1 points

Hey bro. I’ve been through a similar situation. First of all stuttering for me is usually caused by my anxiety which causes me to stutter which causes me to become more anxious etc. First of all, we...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 27, 2026
1 points

I’m having doubts about my career path

I’m having doubts about my career path I want to go back to school and pursue a career in the health field but thinking about it is giving me really bad anxiety. I have a mild to severe stutter and I ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2026
3 points

I think it's precisely because music provides an external rhythm that we can latch onto (in addition to being a different speech context outside of communication, which reduces the anxiety necessary t...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/stutteringFeb 27, 2026
5 points

Ho 23 anni, soffro di balbuzie e l'ansia per il futuro mi sta mangiando vivo

Ho 23 anni, soffro di balbuzie e l'ansia per il futuro mi sta mangiando vivo Ciao ragazzi, scrivo qui perché onestamente sono arrivata al limite e spero di trovare qualcuno che ci sia già passato. Ho ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifePreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2026
5 points

No caffeinated drinks, no sugary drinks, 4-7-8 box breathing a few times a day, and I’m also on Lexapro for my severe anxiety. Quality sleep every single night too, without fail....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2026
2 points

I have quit sugar and energy drinks, also coffee. I only drink Green Tea now. I also take Fluoxetine. I'm not really depressed anymore but I'm still slightly socially anxious. My stutter is all over...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2026
1 points

Do you take a SSRI? I’ve been debating on starting since the anxiety is also taking over my life haha...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
2 points

This was me for so many years and I never knew why until a year or two ago. When I would be around others I would be subconscious about my speech but while alone it ever happened and why is that? Beca...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
1 points

My goodness asking someone for “how many sets they have left” at the gym is the top 1 things I avoid at the gym. I literally experienced that yesterday, I decided to use another machine instead and ch...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
3 points

Yess exactly. I think for us, stuttering is caused due to performance anxiety, which is different from neurological misalignment....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
1 points

I can help you. I am in colombia thoug but I can help you on this coming saturday. I am not a stutterer my self though but I am interested in this topic due to my anxiety so I am willing to listen to ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
1 points

No this is generally people with anxiety. I’m tired of people constantly confusing a real neurological condition with damn anxiety. & then tell others false information...

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
1 points

This is general to pepper who stutters.. Once you meet other people the anxiety pops up.. I’m trying to learn how to talk very slowly but it’s not working 😭😔...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
5 points

I think personally from experience that when we’re by ourselves we don’t have that pressure of knowing that someone is watching us and listening to us so there do we feel somewhat more comfortable....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment