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postr/StutterOct 25, 2022
2 points

What did you learn from CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) to improve stuttering?

What did you learn from CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) to improve stuttering? This is a follow-up on [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/y8ch98/what_did_you_learn_from_mindfulnes...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

>Did you watch the valsalva video I linked for you? Yes, I did watch it. ​ >When writing about stuttering, stop talking about them. If you write it, delete it. Yes. Also, when spe...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
3 points

I haven't seen any advice on 'stop paying attention to stuttering' yet. Here is my suggestion to reinforce socializing with your son's classmates: * learn to not be bothered by stuttering * let go of...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

I guess I misspoke regarding thinking about your articulators. When writing about stuttering, stop talking about them. If you write it, delete it. Instead replace it with something more accurate ...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

>I strongly suggest to stop thinking about your articulators. If they can sometimes move correctly, then they are not the problem and focusing on them will make them not move. > >. I agr...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
0 points

>Confidence suppresses the anxiety so if im more confident im less likely to stutter. Thank you. Question 1: What is confidence? Do you mean confidence in the ability to speak fluently or genera...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
2 points

I strongly suggest to *stop* thinking about your articulators. If they can sometimes move correctly, then they are not the problem and focusing on them will *make them not move*. Deep breathing (whi...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
3 points

Not really. You’re of course going to stutter through your first couple of job interviews, but once you get the script down explaining yourself, it gets easier. When you do get that job, you’ll find t...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
5 points

Feels like you partially answered your own question. Not overthinking could get easier with experience. Maybe some easy interactions like an unplanned phone call or ordering in a cafe or bakery to get...

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postr/StutterOct 25, 2022
7 points

Tips on not stuttering? Supplements to help calm me down?

Tips on not stuttering? Supplements to help calm me down? Hey guys. I’m 17 male and I stuttering a lot. It gets bad when I’m tense and I don’t stutter when I don’t think about what I’m going to say ne...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

*"Perceived trigger to do a compulsive response - I think you are avoiding saying anticipatory fear is causing me to block"* This is my attempt to write directly and with as few words as possible: \...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

*"Now, I can try to better understand the phrase “because I kept my reason”. Do you mean : I still had the same problem/thoughts/impulses?"* My compulsive response is: 'I stop moving articulato...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

Stuttering has no connection with your tongue...it's just an illusion in your mind that you created by thinking yourself that i stammer.. all you have to do is changing the perspective of your mindset...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

Whrn you write indirectly, it’s always difficult to truly understand. But I do not think that’s what I ever suggested. “Perceived trigger to do a compulsive response” - I think you are avoiding say...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

Yay! Do you notice a difference? This current version is so easy to understand :) Now, I can try to better understand the phrase “because I kept my reason”. Do you mean : I still had the same pro...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

"When you say “stop moving articulations”, I assume that’s a full block? If so, just say “block”" Yes, the outcome of the compulsive response 'not moving articulators' is a block. However, I was tryi...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
4 points

Slowing down and being conscious about how fast I'm speaking helps, especially in the moment when something is struggling to get out. Also not over-thinking it is another thing...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

It is still a challenge to understand your comments bc you use so many extraneous words, write indirectly, and seem to have your own definitions of certain words. I’m not judging you, just trying to...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
15 points

Don't be too hard on yourself man. Always try and find ways to improve for next time. The more time you spend trying not to stutter, the worse it gets. That's my experience anyway. I go in with a diff...

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commentr/StutterOct 23, 2022
1 points

I challenge you to ask this question SIMPLY. Use short sentences like this. Boil it down to only the necessary words/concepts. If you find the question cannot be asked SIMPLY and directly, then ma...

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