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commentr/StutterDec 15, 2022
2 points

When I was younger, my stutter was almost all blocks. Not very many repetitions or prolongations. And I was concerned because most people associate stuttering only with repetitions and prolongations. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterDec 15, 2022
4 points

Was wondering about this last night while I was feeling down. What a terrible thing to have to deal with. Even if everyone is being understanding and kind I still feel like an outcast....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2022
1 points

If anything the traditional approaches reinforced more negative emotions than this has, appreciate that and I will. This approach has also prevented me from shying away as I am immediately talking to...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Shame & EmbarrassmentTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2022
2 points

Wow. I judged you from the video, I thought it was just intentionally trying to get a reaction or something. But reading this while feeling especially self conscious about my voice and how I talk ju...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2022
1 points

I feel you. The fact you have the awareness feel the prison taking shape is so huge. If you want some tips of ways to face these fears in a systematic way (thats my shit) feel free to mssg me...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2022
1 points

I told her, and her she said there was nothing to worry about at all and that she did not see me as rude. I have been avoiding situations alot lately, and it’s been giving me more shame and guilt. But...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2022
3 points

I'm so used to people treating me like shit that it didn't even bother me that much tbh. I'm numb lol...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2022
9 points

This cashier at a bodega thought I was retarded because I had a really bad block when asking for chapstick. He then proceeded to overcharge me by 100 dollars for my chapstick thinking I'd be too retar...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2022
26 points

That doesn't surprise me. I think when people hear us stutter they automatically think we're stupid or even retarded....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterDec 11, 2022
28 points

tired and frustrated

tired and frustrated i just want to talk normal like everybody else, sucks that i can’t do a simple human skill. every morning i wake up telling myself today is going to be the day i stop knowing tha...

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerHelplessness & AgencyShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
3 points

Ive dealt with being laughed at for my stutter so its something i can never ever view in a positive light but good in you for handling it well...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterDec 10, 2022
28 points

I feel that I sometimes come off as rude because of my stutter

I feel that I sometimes come off as rude because of my stutter Last night I was at some friends house and made dinner. My stutter has gotten worse now (it varies alot), but speaking to them was fine. ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2022
1 points

That’s really hard when you’re surrounded by lots of people talking fluently. It feels like in the room full of people, you’re the one that’s cursed and forced to live through it your whole life. Ever...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2022
1 points

I've been in speech therapy most of my life but only found good therapy that was helpful in my mid 20s. Online virtual therapy is the coming more common as well (though for initial therapist client re...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2022
2 points

The speech therapist has a lot of experience and I agree with him a lot and everything between us, but simply so far the techniques, the emotional advice and all have not helped me to be able to speak...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2022
1 points

All these that u said we have been working with them too and I'm fine now emotionally but not good at speaking...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2022
3 points

I go there 3 times i a week, techniques, how to talk to people, and emotional advice, but they simply haven't helped me so far, he tells me how to do it, but when I do it with him, they work up to a p...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2022
5 points

What is this therapist's approach to working with stuttering? How is your stuttering impacting your life? How would you like your life to be different? What would you be doing more of if you didn't st...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2022
1 points

> I’ve had moments where I embarrass myself on blocks or bad days of stuttering How do you deal with blocks sometimes leading to people interrupting you and responding to the cut off sentence, esp...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2022
21 points

Dont be hard on yourself, been there, im sure we all have, also pretty sure i gave someone a wrong name when they asked lol....

Emotional Experience
Shame & Embarrassment