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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2017
3 points

Literally just an hour ago, I had to do this for my Genetics class. I blocked so fucking much. I know I shouldn't care or feel bad but I feel like I could've done much better in terms of speaking. ...

Speech & StutteringSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2017
1 points

I took it two semesters ago. It was really hard, I'm not gonna lie. I busted my ass and ended up with a C. But I did it and proved to myself I could do it. ...

School & Work
School & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2017
3 points

I have a mild stutter than can get very severe in certain situations. I had to take a public speaking class last year because it was a requirement. At first it really sucks, but you just have to push ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2017
2 points

If you want to take it, take it! Public Speaking is an invaluable career skill, regardless if you have a speech impediment. Most people are so nerve wracked doing it that no one while think anything i...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifePreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2017
3 points

Which one would you do if you didnt have a stutter? THAT one you should take! And work hard to pass the class, you might tell the teacher beforehand that you stutter but willing to do anything to impr...

School & Work
School & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
3 points

"The King's Speech" comes to mind. George VI managed to overcome his stutter and guide an entire nation on a time where that guidance was most needed, so why can't you talk to the cute girl at the sto...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2017
1 points

Hi there. I know how tough university can be. Pulling all nighters, being exhausted and then stuttering worse when there's a presentation. :/ I'm not the best person to give advice, more just telling...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2017
1 points

I know the feeling. School was hell for me. I stopped doing my homework because I didn't want to answer questions in class. You're only about two years away form the "real" world. School is a very pr...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2017
3 points

Hi /u/Ftus. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I'm 26 and I stuttered from an early age, around 4, I guess. I still do. I hated to read aloud in front of my class and give a presentation to a large...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2017
7 points

You're 14 so you're probably in high school or middle school? Schools should have a SLP (speech language pathologist) which won't cost anymoney, caus its through the school. The SLP can help you s...

Therapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Seeking TherapySchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2017
1 points

Sorry for the late comment, but I completely relate to this. I had a horrible stutter as a child, and I didn't exactly have the best teachers or classmates to help me with it. It kind of locked me out...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2016
3 points

Ok guys, I just had the first viva. Everything went on fine. :) TBH, I posted this because this time, vivas were meant to taken along with 5-6 students sitting in front of the teacher. You know, you ...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
School & Academic LifeAudience Scale & Group Size
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2016
3 points

I've been stuttering since i was 4 aswell. Fast forward, I am pursuing engineering and currently in my 4th year and I have to give vivas every semester. Stuttering will have absolutely zero effect o...

School & Work
School & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2016
3 points

Who says stuttering will affect your grades? Do these people know you have a stutter? Can you get more time to answer?...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2016
2 points

I'm the opposite, I'm worse in person than over the phone. Any reason for why you are fearful about explaining yourself over the phone? Hope it goes well btw!...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2016
1 points

I was looking for a way to manage my stutter out in the real world. (School, work, socially). That didn't change at all from when I started therapy, actually became worse as I aged. ...

Therapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Therapy ExperiencesSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2016
1 points

I too seem to stutter when talking to my parents. I'm fine at school and at work for the most part, my classmates and co workers aren't even aware I stutter. Interesting to see others experience the s...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Identity & Self-PerceptionSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2016
1 points

I dropped a class in college because the professor still called for attendance everyday. 80+ people in that class too...

School & Work
School & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2016
2 points

Are you me? Modeling stuttering after others / feeling it's a developed behavior rather than innate. Mute through high school, girlfriend opened you up, sunk deep into WoW. Played guitar. Better spee...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkTherapy & Professional
Authenticity vs. MaskingSchool & Academic LifeTherapy Experiences+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 24, 2016
1 points

When i rap/read/talk to myself(Not in a weird way lol) I never stutter,Talking to people in person is bad,And for some reason over the phone is worse for me....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Experiential AssociationSituational VariabilitySchool & Academic Life