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postr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
20 points

Do you guys think anxiety makes stuttering worse ?

Do you guys think anxiety makes stuttering worse ? Making a second post in this sub :) Hey so I have a speech block and I’m recently realizing that my stutter may not be as severe as I think it is an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
1 points

Much, much better. The stuttering is still there, but it is less frequent and less frustrating for her. Breaking the anxiety feedback loop seemed to help the most. Now when it starts, she knows that...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
3 points

Been stuttering for 20 years now. I’ve realized recently that it’s gotten worse due to my mental health, more anxious and lack of sleep. I’ve been trying to make changes but it’s still an uphill battl...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
4 points

Need help

Need help Hii guys So I need a little guidence from you all, so I like a girl in my college and I ave decided to propose this girl basically we have never spoken before but made eye contact somethin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
9 points

I stutter when I get anxious

I stutter when I get anxious I didnt use to have a big stuttering problem, I still dont tbh but it has gotten worse. When I talk casually with my family or with my friends, or when I am reading (alone...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
13 points

Struggling with Stuttering, Low Confidence, and Social Isolation – Should I Try Therapy?

Struggling with Stuttering, Low Confidence, and Social Isolation – Should I Try Therapy? I'm 22 years old, and I’ve been struggling with stuttering for the past 5-6 years. After closely observing my ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
1 points

My therapist is convincing about the dosage because of my age. 78f. I’ve also had the side effects of insomnia and restlessness legs in the past. I’m going to request increasing the dose because I’ve ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideSeverity & FluctuationStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
9 points

What is better to do?

What is better to do? so I have a classmate with a very noticeable stutter and it takes her a while to get a sentence out. I don't rush her and I listen and wait very patiently but I was wondering if ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
1 points

Oh yes, been there too. I'm a nervous wreck almost always, actually😂 Got a great job, though. When my boss started interviewing me, I immediately warned him about my stutter and asked to not to pay a...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
2 points

24 yo, i was about to drop school cuz study make me suck , but when family force me to study , stutter return harder , i wish it reduced by the time , i feel like there's rock above my head and everyt...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
3 points

Stuttering

Stuttering Hello everyone. I have stuttering. In my life I do not stutter with my friend and family. I stutter only if I need to present something. In couple of days I will have a defense where I will...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & StoppagesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

I was already incredibly emotional, as a parent had basically just told me they were gonna commit suicide, either earlier that day or the day before (it was a few yrs ago, so I can’t remember exactly)...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
37 points

My stutter is ruining me

My stutter is ruining me I feel like venting a little bit, i have the type of stutter where i get blocks on certain words, i litterally can not say the sound of the word without sounding super stupid....

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
3 points

Definitely. For me the fear of others judgements is the only reason I'm not fluent sometimes. If I don't care what they would think I can speak completely fluent. As I speak fluent when I'm alone....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

I think we as people with stuttering and lower social skills, shyness. It may be more bad to say sorry after, pretty bad small talk. Like we are destroying our chances. Its kinda need more practise to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
1 points

Oh yeah I was staying silent in many situations. When I was "questioned", remaining silent never occurred to me as an option. The issue was that I was generally nervous in many social situations due ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
4 points

nervous about meeting my boyfriends family

nervous about meeting my boyfriends family hello, i'm a teenage girl who's never had a bf. im really nervous about meeting my boyfriends family due to my stutter. i have met his mom, but not any of hi...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
13 points

Don’t think so, but I did get told that it “sounds like you’re breaking up” once over the phone.. that was something.....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesPropositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2025
2 points

Thanks for advice I think stress makes my stutter worse I should seek a psychotherapists...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2025
2 points

Thank you for your response! I need to let go of my fear of being judged. It doesn’t help that only the closest people in my life know about my stutter, so I am focused all the time on trying not to b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment