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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2020
2 points

i can relate, sometimes when i stutter when im pretty self-aware of how bad it is i just smash whatever is in front of me to blow off steam. Idk if the source is stuttering since i had anger issues si...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Frustration & AngerTrauma & Psychological
postr/StutterJan 29, 2020
69 points

The Problem With Speech Therapists

The Problem With Speech Therapists This is going to be long. But I want to start off by saying this is not intended to disrespect any Speech pathologist out there. I do understand that you guys have t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2020
1 points

Possibly, there’s tons of reasons my stutter may still be around For one, my dad had it as a kid, but it was just one of those minor speech impediments kids get sometimes, no big deal Secondly, wh...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Genetic & Family FactorsTrauma & PsychologicalOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2020
12 points

I went to see one with my dad(I’m 17M) a few months ago for insomnia. After the first three words I said he interrupted me and asked why I was stuttering in the most arrogant way. Treated me like I wa...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2020
4 points

Let it out if you need to. But don’t feel despair, we’ve all been there. If you’ve had speech therapy, don’t forget that there’s an emotional side to it too. Speech therapy is good to overcome stutter...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesTrauma & PsychologicalHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
1 points

There has been a study in which an anti-convulsant significantly improved a subject's speech for 12 weeks. Phenylpiracetam has anticonvulsant properties. Also, these two substances have been tested ...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Trauma & PsychologicalMedication Inquiries
postr/StutterJan 12, 2020
8 points

My experience with stuttering

My experience with stuttering I am 20 years old and have had a small speech impediment since I was 4. I remember it being very bad when I was younger, but I saw a speech pathologist. One teacher would...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterJan 8, 2020
2 points

Does anyone else experience this?

Does anyone else experience this? I’m currently 17, have had a stutter since around 4 years old, and I’ve never heard of anyone else who stutters having the same symptoms as me. I didn’t start gettin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2020
1 points

I can relate. When I get a new job, I always struggle at first with the phone. But after awhile, it becomes easy, because my brain adjusts. What never becomes easy, though, is just randomly answering ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentTrauma & PsychologicalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2020
1 points

Thank you a lot for your response. Thinking about it now, I believe that it could be a result of all the changing in my life and bureaucracy I have been doing without my parents. I‘ll definetely take ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2020
1 points

I don't presume that causes of stuttering are psychological. my aim is to find out why some of the children who stutter continues to stutter in the adult age where others don't. I think that there lie...

Causes & Variability
Trauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2020
1 points

Just an FYI, while the cause of stuttering isn't 100% definite, there is strong research suggesting that the cause is physiological - NOT psychological. I mean this in a friendly way...please do more ...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2020
2 points

God DAMN that sucks. If you're in America, I would definitely look at talking to the state employment office about your rights under the ADA. Fucking with the general public as a stutterer is a sp...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2020
9 points

I agree about not putting the fact that you stutter on your job application. Wait until the interview. During the interview, I inevitably block, either straight away during introductions or during so...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Trauma & PsychologicalSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+3 more
postr/StutterJan 3, 2020
44 points

Help! Im making a documentary about stuttering

Help! Im making a documentary about stuttering Hey yall. Im graduating film school this spring, and I’ve decided to make a documentary on the topic of stuttering. I’ve lurked this subreddit and read a...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalResearch & ResourcesShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2020
2 points

U kno, ive only given all of myself to my wife...before her, i pushed ppl away cuz i didnt think i was worthy of being accepted...i wasnt treated like i should be accepted and i believed how i was tre...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalValidation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2020
1 points

I relate to this comment alot, as I myself also began to cry throughout this story.. especially with the part of the 911 call, it was truly heartbreaking to listen too as this is more of a reality tha...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2020
1 points

so since were on this subject. when i was 16 i took 12 hits dipped twice white on white blotter. which is 24 hits. i was the dope man back then an i sold anything i could make money on. at the time i ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2019
3 points

This is a super interesting question that I think has many facets. As humans we are very complex. We have so many areas to develop that end up defining us. A lot of people are defined by their careers...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2019
1 points

I was given moderate electric shocks as part of my polio treatment. That pain fear and anxiety caused me to stammer. Thats what I believe as I never used to stutter before that....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalCycles & RandomnessOnset & Life-Stage Changes