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commentr/StutterAug 31, 2022
1 points

Say the same amount of words, but at a slower rate, correct. Do you stutter by yourself by any chance? If you do stutter by yourself, it'll be a great opportunity to practice speaking slower and seei...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2022
3 points

Ya this is exactly how i talk lmfao like half of it gets interrupted by stutters but yea also what u meant by slow down is say fewer words at a time right?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2022
1 points

Oh ya i get that lmfao ya i tend to use a lot of words that are not even required lol i will make sure to work on it and also will try my best to slow down and breathe consciously but so far they havn...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2022
2 points

I found that my level of preparedness for a situation is often directly proportional to my stuttering EXCEPT if i am very passionate about the topic. During regular conversation with people in daily l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms+1 more
postr/StutterAug 29, 2022
23 points

Ways I've Improved My Stutter

Ways I've Improved My Stutter Hello all. For the past two years, I've been preparing to move to South Korea alone for graduate school. I've stuttered all my life, so I've made a heavy effort to improv...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSituational Variability+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2022
15 points

Slow down. I mean, your post is basically one long sentence. Take your time and put thought into what you're doing. Breathe consciously....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2022
2 points

I try and focus on my breathing or would start picking at my hands (bat habit but I just push those cuticles(?) Back) I would also try and just clear my head, as when you're doing nothing and you just...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2022
2 points

I used to stutter maybe 90% of the time, now it's probably more like 20-25%. I used to blame my stutter for my problems, but became aware that there's a whole load of other problems in my head unrelat...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2022
27 points

This took me a while to learn but when I started mindful meditation, I learned to focus on being present and not focus on my stutter. When in a conversation, I focus on the conversation and when I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2022
4 points

I noticed that too and I tried to figure out a way to "forgot" about my stuttering. It doesn't work that way. Instead the way I stopped thinking about it was by making stuttering no longer be a big de...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2022
12 points

I don’t have any advice because I do this too. It’s so hard to not “prepare” what I’m going to say. Especially when I pull up to a drive thru window. My issue has always been if I actively try not to ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterAug 28, 2022
17 points

How do I train myself to not think about what I want to say?

How do I train myself to not think about what I want to say? I've found out that whenever I don't think about what I want to say and just say it, It comes out fluently. but it's so hard to not think a...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterAug 28, 2022
2 points

Ever since I accepted my stutter, I have become fixated on it

Ever since I accepted my stutter, I have become fixated on it **It's starting to feel like the root cause of all my** ***social*** **problems now**. I don't have many friends, and I can't help but fee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringIdentity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2022
1 points

Yep! That’s the approach I’m taking, pretty much diving in the deep end. I’m learning faster than I thought I would be, making friends and what not. Hasn’t always went my way but that’s life. I remem...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationOverthinking & MonitoringFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2022
4 points

Thank you for sharing <3 Its nice to see there are other people still learning how to socialize just like me, for so long I was trying to find a person who can get and understand me, thinking that ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Friendships & BelongingLoneliness & IsolationAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2022
1 points

That’s awesome man that you have the confidence to get out and speak! Also consider that you may be on the autistic spectrum. Some things you’ve described here about social cues may be that rather t...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2022
1 points

I honestly think just do it. You’ll start learning cues as you go along. Start by talking to someone, try and see who’s carrying the convo ie are you talking more or are they talking more? If it seems...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Overthinking & MonitoringFriendships & BelongingDating & Romance
postr/StutterAug 24, 2022
27 points

Learning how to socialize at 23

Learning how to socialize at 23 This isn’t gonna be me seeking pity but more so sharing my overall experience as a college student. I’m fairly out going as a stutterer, I try to generate conversation ...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Friendships & BelongingOverthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterAug 19, 2022
14 points

How can I stop being afraid of saying words that I think I’ll stutter on?

How can I stop being afraid of saying words that I think I’ll stutter on? With certain words, I tend to say it ok when alone but when with others, I will tense up and I can feel the fear in my head wh...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & MonitoringPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2022
9 points

I hope one day to have your frame of mind when it comes to things like this. I think sometimes in the middle of talking my mind with wander to how the other person perceives me, while concentrating on...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking