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commentr/StutterApr 30, 2021
1 points

I feel like what helped me most was not caring about how I looked and ignoring this need I had within telling me that I had to always speak well. Also speaking in front of a mirror daily helped a lot ...

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & PridePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 30, 2021
1 points

Haha I like the "idgaf attitude" concept. Ill definitely try not giving a fuck and see how people react, because usually I hide my stutter by either not speaking or by using different / less words, mo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 30, 2021
2 points

Bro we are in the same phase of life , I have just started college and I also try to hide it but I have come to a realization that accepting your stutter is same as giving up. if someone talks to me I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2021
6 points

Oh in the very beginning of doing this and your post just reassured the hell out of me ! I noticed that since I've been *ninjaly* making references to *maybe I have a speech impediment ha ha I'm not ...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2021
3 points

Oh man, I feel you on this. But you know, on days when I don’t feel too anxious about my stutter or days that I have a “idgaf” attitude, I just jump into the conversation and guess what.. sometimes I...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2021
12 points

That is awesome to hear. I have gone through a similar type of journey, I would classify my stutter as more rooted from social anxiety, I almost never stutter when I am with family, or a friend who I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterApr 29, 2021
52 points

I stutter more now that I've accepted my stutter and I feel better

I stutter more now that I've accepted my stutter and I feel better I used to hide my stutter when I was around people other than family. (I have a **sever** stutter when around family, but a mild stut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterApr 28, 2021
104 points

I give zero fucks anymore.

I give zero fucks anymore. I'm currently in college and I've had several classes where I had to record presentations and all that. I used to spend HOURS recording clips, doing hundreds of takes, and e...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 27, 2021
3 points

Oh yeah fr, I still have my bad days too. But imo whats most important is just putting yourself out there and not let the bad days and the unlucky blocks hold you back. What really helped for me was ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 27, 2021
1 points

Can’t tell you how many times I stop and think “damn this thing is so weird” haha. I’m introverted but certainly benefit from staying in social environments to “keep the rust off” if that makes any se...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 24, 2021
3 points

Hey man, I know exactly how you feel. I went through all the same feelings as a teenager. Even as a 25 year old, I still struggle every day with it. Believe me the battle is 95% in your head, if you ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterApr 23, 2021
2 points

Trick I Thought Of

Trick I Thought Of TLDR; You are crazy for making such long eye contact especially while stuttering or waiting for yourself to get through a stutter or block. Making eye contact while stuttering is ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2021
2 points

> You know what? That could even be true! I am super shy and not open enough and it's all BECAUSE OF my stutter! I would be a completely different person if it weren't for my stutter! This is my ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2021
2 points

I def. realize how much I ramble, lol and ironically thought I'd try to deal with that in this video but I knew I was failing 5 minutes into it! It is just so weird to me to simply put in two sentenc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2021
1 points

I've experienced the same, if I speak spontaneously (focusing on my urge to speak not on the actual words), I barely stutter or block....

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2021
1 points

Her saying no is being supportive. If she said yes then she would be enabling you to continue to live the life of fear that you are. Trust me I’ve been there, the hardest word for me was my own name a...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2021
2 points

No offense but I see you're just like me, both stuttering and rambling 😅 You could have said all that in less than five minutes. It's a good story though! Lately I reflect more on this and always end...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 20, 2021
2 points

Speech must be produced from our subconscious mind and it has to be involuntary but the moment we are conscious about our speech that’s when we start planning words and hence stutter. Stuttering is no...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 20, 2021
1 points

I am a 59 year old male and stuttered all my life until a year ago. I am now fluent. But I am here to answer your question. Do not tell anyone. Only 1 percent of the human race stutter. Most people do...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 20, 2021
2 points

Exactly. Being inauthentic will always feel worse. What do you feel is the hardest part about blocking in front of a stranger? The judgements of them or judgements on yourself? Or are they intertwined...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment