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commentr/StutterOct 7, 2021
0 points

You can't wish and only accept what you are suffering [from.It](https://from.It)'ll only dwell yourself on delusions and one day you'll def be laid low by lives and maybe your mental will be screwed u...

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commentr/StutterOct 6, 2021
5 points

Well, obviously, and the list can go on.. I wish I did not have to wear glasses, I wish I was taller, I wish I had no flat feet, I wish I...... I think I've accepted the stuttering fact, I think t...

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2021
2 points

You know what makes stuttering easier? When you just accept it. Run with it. Be you!...

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postr/StutterSep 25, 2021
21 points

For those who’s social skills are lacking because of their stutter or those who are afraid to talk or start conversations with people.

For those who’s social skills are lacking because of their stutter or those who are afraid to talk or start conversations with people. When I was a kid and up to when I was 16, my social skills were v...

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postr/StutterSep 24, 2021
29 points

"Never label yourself as a person who stutters" Whats your take on this common advice?

"Never label yourself as a person who stutters" Whats your take on this common advice? I want to share my opinion on this. I was on a call yesterday with someone who stutters and he told me he is on...

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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2021
6 points

My cycle goes like this: get nervous that I will stutter—> stutter more *because* I’m nervous —> develop secondary behaviors because I’m stuttering more —> get self conscious about the second...

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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2021
4 points

The weird thing about stuttering is the harder we try not to the harder he fail (stutter). So once you let go and just be ok with it your fluency will become better because you now put less tension on...

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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2021
5 points

I think so, yes. After years of speech therapy there was only so far that could take me, and I went to a few sessions with a psychologist who specialised in stuttering and speech related anxiety. I go...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
1 points

I know it’s difficult! It begins to push us into a hole of being more self conscious, less confident, and less assertive, which all leads to more stuttering and less feeling of entitlement to express ...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
1 points

Hello, 1. Get a quality night of sleep in beforehand (standard 8 hours) 2. Practice what you are going to say repeatedly beforehand 3. Accept that you probably will stutter 4. Meditate, or do anythi...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
2 points

First, no one is "normal" and please do not compare yourself to others. Also, every day do one little thing that you would normally not do and see if you can do it. Pushing yourself out of your comf...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2021
14 points

I found this works in almost every case. Just one added tip on what I like to do. Right before you know you're about to do a presentation or any form of public speaking, take a deep breath, and tell ...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2021
3 points

Thanks for replying. I hope my post didn’t come off offensive. What I’m trying to say is that there are so many fluent speakers that avoid speaking situations and don’t fully commit or apply themselve...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
2 points

Once you accept it and stop running from it. Tell people about it. You’ll have less anxiety and tension. You’ll stutter much easier and words will all the sudden come easier. Running/hiding/avoid/try...

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postr/StutterSep 17, 2021
14 points

Would we really be better off if we didn’t stutter?

Would we really be better off if we didn’t stutter? Hey guys, so I’m almost 24 years old. I actually didn’t begin stuttering until I was about 21 years old. And I believe that I began stuttering becau...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
8 points

I used to until I embraced my stutter, told myself "I love you and YOU ARE AWESOME". Now, I disclose to everyone and I could care less what people think of my stutter. I am CONFIDENT and I am AWES...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
3 points

I’m kinda in the same situation as you I recently started a new college with brand new people apart from my one friend that I knew from my old school. At first I was apprehensive and I didn’t speak th...

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commentr/StutterSep 14, 2021
3 points

Interesting. At age 40, I embraced it, grieved it, and told myself "I love you". All the shame, guilt, anger, resentment and turmoil lifted from my shoulders. My confidence grew daily and I did n...

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postr/StutterSep 14, 2021
6 points

The art of 'pre-acceptance' 🎨 🖼

The art of 'pre-acceptance' 🎨 🖼 The art of 'pre-acceptance' 🎨 🖼 Have you ever found yourself stuttering a lot out of control? I am sure of one thing. You didn't pre-accept. Pre-acceptance is...

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commentr/StutterSep 13, 2021
3 points

Thanks for your comment. What somewhat motivates me is knowing that Im not alone on this earth facing this problem and that many stutterers have achieved greatness in life well beyond a well paying jo...

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