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postr/StutterAug 17, 2023
6 points

Whats a technique that you use for everyday speaking that reduces your stutter

Whats a technique that you use for everyday speaking that reduces your stutter Ive been to speech therapy multiple times and as some of you may know, most of the tips are useless as some are only for ...

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Fluency TechniquesQuality of Life
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2023
1 points

The best thing you can do in the moment is listen patiently and wait for them to say what they want to say. Keep your facial expression neutral. No pity no frustration, nothing different from you. Jus...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2023
1 points

1. Don’t do this. Instead show him you are listening. Get to his level, eye contact, give space for him to speak. 2. Yes. We can stop. Go to a speech therapist....

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commentr/StutterAug 17, 2023
5 points

Been stuttering since I was 5 years old and I am now 16. I learned to breathe in and let a small bit of breath out before talking and continue breathing out while talking. Helps sufficiently with stut...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2023
4 points

Sometimes mine is worse then usual and I don't think I've been particularly anxious too but I find my anxiety reduction methods seem to correct it still....

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2023
3 points

Deep breathe in and take a small breathe out before you begin talking you start talking and continue breathing out while talking and that helped me with my stuttering significantly....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2023
2 points

When I first started stuttering, I eventually went to 3 different schools. It's not gonna be as bad as you think. I made friends who were cool about my stuttering. The most important thing is to just ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2023
2 points

You said your stutter has increased a lot. Have you recently been having anxiety over something? During the prime years of my stuttering, anxiety caused me to stutter a lot worse. What about for exam...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2023
3 points

My advise to you is to tell the interviewer about your stutter so you would feel more comfortable, they would understand and it would relive a lot of anxiety off your chest and lastly prepare and have...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2023
2 points

Can you add fillers like “And I’m” or varying how to say those. Try to imagine “I am” as a name. Or even like in your mind say the words “eye hymn” “xye gym” then say your name. Or one word. Even just...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2023
3 points

How much did you practice? Once a day for x minutes? And do you still feel that tension when suddenly being asked for you name?...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2023
3 points

You can approach this in two ways 1st - Get the stuttering part of out the way. When you talk to someone directly say that you stutter. It takes the pressure off. Most of the time people are conside...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2023
1 points

Hey! Fellow PWS here - thank goodness for tech! Dating apps worked well for me. You can connect via text and work it in after you’ve established a person is worth the effort. Things don’t work for...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Dating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. MaskingFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2023
1 points

Talking fast is probably the worst thing a stutter could do. The trick is to practice talking slowly. Like I told someone else recently. This is what helped me the most although I still sometimes sli...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2023
1 points

I know exactly how you feel. I've been there and while my stuttering has improved a whole lot throughout the years, I still go through rare occasions where I tense up before and while I'm talking. Thi...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Helplessness & AgencyOnset & Life-Stage ChangesFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2023
3 points

everyone is awkward in their early 20s, welcome to life just go for it and practice "immersion therapy" (and if you fail, who cares, everyone does at some point) or, if it's still an issue, go for ac...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2023
3 points

High school can be tough for people who stutter, especially when it feels like everyone already has their own groups. My advice is: * Start small: Begin with brief conversations and simple greetings....

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2023
1 points

have you tried like saying “yeah um my name is ___”? cuz it helps to add an easy word before you say the next word that’s gonna be difficult. i also do my last name first, cuz it’s easier to pronoun...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2023
2 points

Bumper words help me or even adding a h before my name helps. I sound the h low and then finish with my name or any word. I forget this trick and block up so many times though....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2023
4 points

You also stutter when alone? Because I don't stutter when alone so I don't know how I can practice....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationFluency Techniques