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commentr/StutterDec 9, 2024
1 points

The best way to make friends as an adult is to find a hobby. Like you said, when you go out to social settings, you have to talk. If you engage in a hobby, such as soccer, you're socializing without h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
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postr/StutterDec 9, 2024
7 points

Advice

Advice I’ve always had an issue with stuttering. My biggest issue is whenever I have to explain something that happened or what someone said I stutter like crazy. I can’t get my words and it’s so emb...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2024
2 points

I know it's a real challenge. If i can give a tip, when you stutter with a girl, laugh at it. Self-deprecation brings a good atmosphere....

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Avoidance & SubstitutionDating & Romance
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2024
1 points

I don't know. I don't enjoy talking, it takes a lot of physical effort for me. So I tend to stay quiet and avoid social settings. When I have tried to talk at social work events and such, I just block...

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commentr/StutterDec 9, 2024
1 points

**Stuttering and the “novelty effect”** It is well known and well-documented by research, that novel conditions generally promote a temporary experience of fluency in **PWS (people who stutter)**. So...

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Situational VariabilityAvoidance & SubstitutionNeurological & Brain
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2024
1 points

The way that I understand it is: The root cause of developmental stuttering lies in genetic and neurological factors, which can negatively impact tonic dopamine levels.. and this then results in a des...

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Neurological & BrainFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2024
1 points

I'll try to explain it more simply. The way that I understand it is: The root cause of developmental stuttering lies in genetic and neurological factors, which can negatively impact tonic dopamine le...

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Neurological & BrainFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2024
3 points

Look man, the fact that you don't have any friends is not a good sign. There's no point in blaming your loneliness, lack of friends, or difficulty in dating on your stutter. True, real friends/pattern...

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commentr/StutterDec 8, 2024
1 points

Practice pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, it's rough , you're going to fail (like I did many times) but I did have some wins and that built up my confidence level. Any coach will tell you ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2024
2 points

I think you should continue with the practicum search. However you should change your approach and should have disclosed your stutter in the interview, first thing. Make it known that you're speech im...

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commentr/StutterDec 8, 2024
2 points

Only advice is go talk to people and make mistakes. And learn from them where you went wrong or where that person was wrong and identify the persons who like your vibe and whose whose vibe you like. ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2024
3 points

I agree with 99% of what u say - though I'm not sure the word "habit" (1%) is a proper term. As an alternative, I'd say: reinforcing a positive experience, thereby reducing anxiety which can contri...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2024
1 points

Word swapping and avoiding words you cant say and situations is the main part of this post. Thats called AVOIDANCE BEHAVIORS and thats Very wrong. I wrnt through that with my therapist. It only makes ...

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commentr/StutterDec 8, 2024
2 points

Hi, friend. I’m 77f stuttered since childhood. I’m almost fluent in casual conversation but can stutter badly when I have to say any specific thing. Recently I’m having trouble with vowel sounds initi...

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postr/StutterDec 8, 2024
2 points

My stuttering is alot better now, but struggling with Specific Sounds - Seeking Advice

My stuttering is alot better now, but struggling with Specific Sounds - Seeking Advice Hi everyone, I’ve been dealing with stuttering for a while now, and I wanted to share my experience and get some...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2024
3 points

I say 'Ma'am, present' or 'Yes, ma'am' instead of 'present, ma'am'. I really can't say the traditional present first cuz it doesn't come outta my mouth, and by the time it comes, my roll call would've...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2024
1 points

check out this user's post; you and him have the same approach to fixing speech impediment. https://old.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/fbld9x/a_post_i_made_one_year_ago_an_unknownunderrated/ https:/...

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commentr/StutterDec 7, 2024
7 points

1. Reading out loud gives you more opportunities to practice speaking fluently, either by using techniques or by not being stressed and having a good flow. 2. When you get in the fluent mode (which ...

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commentr/StutterDec 7, 2024
2 points

For many, if you struggle mostly when there is a listener, reading aloud may not help. Try practicing the thing that is hardest - is it looking at the listener? Fear of listener hearing your repetit...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2024
1 points

word swapping has definitely helped me the most but i've been playing visual novels with my friend lately and realized i still really struggle with reading text verbatim 😭 and i can't be paraphrasing...

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