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postr/StutterFeb 7, 2021
3 points

Should I tell work?

Should I tell work? I have always had a stutter, severe as a child and more mild as I've got older. However, recently my speech has deteriorated significantly, especially in the past year. I have star...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
1 points

Thanks for sharing your story. I can feel you, I also struggle to say my name, which is extremely frustrating. Sometimes I avoid so many situations that I feel not only frustrated but also mentally ex...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesHelplessness & AgencyDating & Romance+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
8 points

same situation here. occasional mild stuttering maybe it's milder than you, my parents never noticed that i struggle with stuttering until i talked to them in my early 30s. my worst spot was when ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
1 points

Honesty I think my brain just wants to play tricks on me, whatever word I NEED to say (my name, the job name I’m applying for, certain specific lingo etc) my brain won’t let me. Since I’m self conscio...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
1 points

Thank you! It feels like every time I have a block moment in a social setting it always sets me back and I think about it all day long. Congrats on your stuttering getting back, mine feels like its ge...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Feared Words & NamesSeverity & FluctuationValidation & Empathy+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
2 points

I understand your pain man I have problems with certain letters too and avoid ordering at all unless its on an online app or if the place has a tablet to order from. But good on you for pushing yourse...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
1 points

Congrats on your job you should be very proud of yourself bud! Question when you say your name unprompted does it come out fluently most times? When I struggle with blocks I use my hands or I twist my...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
1 points

Thank you! I hold back a lot for a long time until I just break down from time to time and last night was one of those nights. It didn't help either that the morning I had an issue with saying my name...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
1 points

I know how you feel man im dog shit at saying B and sadly enough my first and last name have a b in them. i went in to get a pizza my grandma ordered(didn't know if they used my grandpas id my grandma...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionStrategic Swearing/Cursing+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
4 points

I understand you, I can honestly relate to you based of what you posted. life can be depressing at times. Sometimes I wish I can be so formal when I talk, like give my name and ask for there’s and hav...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
19 points

I can’t say my name on a regular basis. I work as a healthcare professional where I have to meet new people and make lots of phone calls everyday. My only saving grace atm is that the face mask can bl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
1 points

That's a great idea, especially on my bad days. Usually my blocks only last a few seconds and then I'm able to speak, which is long enough to be awkward but at least I can get it out. But there have b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
15 points

Had a bad experience during interview on call

Had a bad experience during interview on call So currently I'm preparing for job interview, I applied for a Junior dev role, and I received call within like 2 hour of applying through mail. Now when I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
1 points

Hello, im a 21 lady and I have a substantial stutter. I actually have a stutter with my own name, so it's extra obvious. Mine actually started as a worse speech impediment and speech therapy helped m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAdvice Offered+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
1 points

I’ve had decent luck saying something like “Hey my name is ****” since it is easier to start off with the H sound. It works about 85% of the time for me but it can be changed depending on what sounds ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
3 points

I also block on my name. I resorted to spelling it out and just telling people hey I have a stutter I'm gonna spell it and usually they're just like okay and its fine...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
1 points

I wish I could ask people there name and give them mine but I can’t, I can’t ask for peoples name and I can’t give my name out. It just doesn’t come out for me....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
6 points

I also block on my name. I feel like it’s effected my life so much. I have extreme anxiety when I know I’m going to have to say my name. I got a necklace that says my name on it and sometimes I feel...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
10 points

Speech block when saying my name

Speech block when saying my name TL;DR - I have a situational speech block that pretty much only happens when I have to say my name. My throat and tongue freeze up and I am unable to say my name or sp...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
5 points

Bro I also have the same issue . I am also not able to say my name as I also have a problem with "ra" and many more so I can understand how it feels to not be able to say your own name....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages