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postr/StutterNov 1, 2022
5 points

Why do I stammer in front of people only?

Why do I stammer in front of people only? Hi guys, I am suffering from stammering. But I only stammer when I was talking to someone either physically or on a call. I don't stammer at all when I am alo...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
3 points

i haven’t gone too in depth, but my stutter is weird. i’ll just use substitute words, and i know i’m about to stutter when i lose my memory. when that happens, i tend to talk faster, thinking it’ll pu...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
5 points

>"what do i do?" Have you tried creating a hierarchy diagram of your stuttering process (in your mind), for example [this diagram](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ufFZYAY706mFFqrTGceVfgIj8D_HLLkW...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
0 points

>"As for your questions, I was very confused reading them" \--> Thank you for your quick reply! To clear up the confusion I created a new diagram that explains the hierarchy in a more effective...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2022
0 points

>You said: "What happens if you keep the thoughts and feelings from your anxiety... (Moving my tongue automatically and avoiding anxieties)" "trying to empty my mind still doesn't prevent the subco...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2022
3 points

Not super experienced with medication for stuttering. I have a Xanax prescription for anxiety, but only take it when I am really getting out of my comfort zone. I wouldn’t ever recommend taking a d...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2022
2 points

I'd say the diagram is perfectly correct, as the anxieties and lack of confidence give justification for my mind to put up a barrier/be on high alert. ​ Once again, all very accurate ana...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2022
1 points

>I am 23 yo man and have **blocks** (and facial tics) since I can remember. I don't know what I can do about it Many stutterers view the stutter cycle as such: Anticipatory anxiety > compulsiv...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2022
0 points

I have analyzed your stutter problem in this [PDF file](https://drive.google.com/file/d/16-apteCpvOoxnZYSvKJUfExDj7LrBrOm/view?usp=sharing). Did I get it correctly? Assuming we are going from the dia...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2022
2 points

Very very very good speculation, this is something I've been thinking about intently since my stutter has gotten bad. ​ I have a problem with moving my tongue/mouth during a block. As for...

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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2022
0 points

You can try to distinguish the stutter feeling from the excited/nervous/confused feeling. The advantage is that you can calmly breathe from the belly without associating 'chest breathing' and other fi...

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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2022
4 points

To clarify, his information is outdated and comes from the fact that dysfluency was incorrectly categorized as a speech/language disorder, instead of an anxiety-type thing. If you are over the age o...

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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2022
2 points

Let me know your progress. I want to additionally say something to explain some terms. For example, I tell myself: 'I can't'. If I engage to 'I can't' by saying: 'Of course I can', then I"m engaging ...

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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2022
2 points

Great post! Some people have stutter symptoms like problems breathing or not able to move their mouth or tongue i.e. during a block. What primary symptoms do you have that lead to a block? You mention...

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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2022
4 points

>"Really ruining my life. Does anyone have any possible pointers to help me out or what could possibly be causing this?" There isn't a one-technique because every stutterer has different symptoms,...

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postr/StutterOct 29, 2022
11 points

My stutter is affecting my everyday life

My stutter is affecting my everyday life Hello everyone :) I was looking for people to talk about this with, it's been tearing me apart. I've been stuttering ever since I was around 6 years old, i...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2022
2 points

I understand that experience all to well. I just try to say my name slowly and if I can’t get it out I spell it. Luckily most people I talk to on the phone have been patient or understand what I’m try...

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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2022
1 points

Same, for the longest time. In the past couple of years, I just say the number and found it much easier. For example, 010190 or 1190 and they’ll know right away it means January 1, 1990 🙂...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2022
1 points

Yes, I find it really hard to say my name which makes introducing myself a constant matter of worry. However, my name isn’t ‘st’ related, but I must automatically overthink introductions which I think...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

**CBT tips to improve stuttering:** * I-CBT: one applies their five senses and common sense in obsessional situations, exactly as they do in non‐obsessional situations. In other words, PWS already po...

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