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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2025
2 points

OMG this post looks almost the same as my boyfriend and me!!! He had tried speech therapy as I suggested. However, the effect is not as good enough as what we have expected, and he still avoids to tal...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
20 points

Yep something that effects your daily life so dramatically, and stops you performing or communicating efficiently, surely comes under a disability.. maybe the mental health side to, as it causes so ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
10 points

Not really. Many people stutter without having anxiety. Anxiety comes after stuttering for some...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
3 points

Thank you. While its very calm and relaxed, don't you think people are generally impatient? I mean they may consider it as lack of energy and enthusiasm in our speech. With these many pauses, and this...

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postr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
4 points

Anyone from 🇵🇰?

Anyone from 🇵🇰? Hey! I'm 18M from Lahore, Pakistan. I've been thinking about socializing with like-minded people facing similar problems as me. We can have conversations and share life experiences...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2025
2 points

My main goal was overcoming the fear of stuttering and the social anxiety associated with it. Speech therapy definitely helped with that. With each session, I opened up more and more. It got easier to...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2025
2 points

what worked for you ? overcoming fear of stammering or working with speech therapist?...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
postr/StutterJan 31, 2025
6 points

Can I get rid of it?

Can I get rid of it? I'm sorry if some parts don't make sense. I'm currently 16 years old (M). I've had an extreme stutter for about 10 or 9 years now. My stutter is unique. Sometimes it acts as a n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2025
2 points

I can usually sense them ahead of time so I’ll work around it, word substitution is my usual go to. I also do a lot of pacing and breathing so my speech comes out in a uniformed way (it helps to reduc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2025
2 points

Exactly..people have seemingly expected me to be immune to embarrassment. Almost like a psycho or superhuman..like why tf am I going to keep stressing myself out & hurting my mental & physical health ...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2025
2 points

Believe me I feel ya bro..that's why I was thinking how can ppl judge us when they have no fuckin idea how hard & painful it is.....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2025
1 points

Not sure if this will help. but here’s what worked for me—I started paying attention to what triggered my stuttering: What is the common denominator in stutter triggers? For example, we might speak f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
postr/StutterJan 31, 2025
20 points

Has anybody on here ever payed for female intimacy?

Has anybody on here ever payed for female intimacy? I'm sorry to ask this bc I know this is a touchy topic...but I have to ask because even though I've heard from many people seeing escorts is patheti...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
postr/StutterJan 31, 2025
3 points

How to quit stuttering 14M

How to quit stuttering 14M Never had any issue with stuttering until about 7th grade, I was bullied alot and ever since then I started stuttering it has honestly kinda ruined my life while the stutter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionTrauma & PsychologicalShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2025
1 points

I never had much luck with fluency shaping techniques, but I did find it very helpful for my "head game." We would work on speech situations that I found difficult....

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesPositive Therapy TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2025
22 points

Hey. I’m 30F. And yeah, I’ve also been really jealous as well. Some people on here have gotten to the point where they just “don’t give a f**k.” But I haven’t been able to yet. I’ve also experienced s...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & BelongingShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterJan 30, 2025
35 points

I'm jealous of people who don't stutter

I'm jealous of people who don't stutter Hi, first time posting here. I'm 14M, (coming on 15 in a couple weeks!!) I've had a really bad stutter for as long as I can remember; I've always found myself ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2025
1 points

I had to give a presentation to VPs. I stuttered horribly. I wanted to crawl under a rock at the time, however, they all remembered me. I guess it’s good for something. lol....

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 29, 2025
14 points

The psychological aspects of stuttering

The psychological aspects of stuttering Hi everyone, Lots of people talk about the psychological aspects of stuttering, how social anxiety and anticipation of stuttering is what leads to stutteri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2025
8 points

Hey! I am in the exact same boat as you. I usually tend to get stuck on words that start with B, D, P, T. But my blocks don’t last longer than 6 seconds. But the insecurity and anxiety I feel about m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging