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commentr/StutterAug 11, 2023
7 points

Approach differently. Try switching up the way you introduce yourself. Instead of saying "my name is," you could opt for saying your last name first, followed by your full name. Additionally, you can ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2023
11 points

My trick for everything I can't say is just responding however I feel I can no matter what they ask me. Someone asks my name? "hi my name is Justin" - for me saying a cold, no intro "Justin" would be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2023
17 points

I spent 6 months practicing my name in front of my bathroom mirror every single day. What was once riddled with fear and anxiety now became boring and monotonous. Now, my name rolls off my tongue. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
postr/StutterAug 11, 2023
6 points

Webcam Chats

Webcam Chats Today I decided to improve my speaking via webcam chats. Maybe I can improve the anxiety of speaking that way. Have you tried that too? I'll give Chat Roulette a try. But first I have to...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 9, 2023
12 points

A story of my stuttering

A story of my stuttering Hey there guys, hope you’re doing well. Way to hard to include all the details but I’ll try to get to a gist. I was diagnosed with stuttering at 5 years old. It didn’t effect ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2023
2 points

Whenever I block, I start to laugh a little bit, it eases the conversation at least at my side. Of course it is unacceptable ar certain situations. That’s when I try to click my fingers to get me in t...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterAug 8, 2023
7 points

propranolol helps me

propranolol helps me Hello everyone, I've been testing a lot over the past few weeks to reduce my stuttering. Today I tested propranolol. I have to say, it does a lot for me. My stutter hasn't gone ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityFluency Techniques+1 more
postr/StutterAug 8, 2023
1 points

propranolol reduces stuttering

propranolol reduces stuttering Hello everyone, I've been testing a lot over the past few weeks to reduce my stuttering. Today I tested propranolol 10mg. I have to say, it does a lot for me. My stut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2023
2 points

I have used this in the past and it works like 50% of the time. It's a pretty good trick I just always forget to do it lol. If it fails I just end up breathing out very aggressively as I try to get th...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2023
3 points

Wherever works best for you. Also I noticed that a lot of people speak really fast especially when you are trying to order something or book an appointment over the phone. I always take my time, don’t...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2023
3 points

I have the same problem man. What you can do is try to slow your speech rate. Talk calmly and try building your confidence. Great start by volunteering and all! Continue to put yourself in situation...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2023
3 points

Try, again I repeat, TRY to relax. And next phrase you want to say, first say it in your head. You are going to do great. And if you stutter just laugh❤️...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 7, 2023
3 points

Something that helps me is to start saying the word while I’m breathing out slowly rather than breathing in. Just a little tip for you...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 7, 2023
3 points

I am a moderate to mild stutter but more on the moderate side. I think this isn't so much of low confidence (which obv still needs to be worked on) but having negative anticipation and menfisiting t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation+1 more
postr/StutterAug 6, 2023
12 points

Zoom meetings ??

Zoom meetings ?? Hi guys, I am shitting myself to even write this lmfao but, would any of you be interested in catching up via zoom in a group? So we can practise speaking within a group. Introduce o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesAdvice RequestsFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2023
2 points

I haven’t notice any improvements by these 2 years, the techniques as we know are for speaking in an easier way, each technique has its own effects, for example breathing, opening the vocal cords, len...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2023
3 points

I may have been misunderstood. Have faith and confidence ( even if the past shows otherwise or you may believe it's a lie), that you can speak normally. And start letting go slowly, speaking at a slow...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shiftFluency Techniques
postr/StutterAug 5, 2023
2 points

What is your experience with Ashwagandha?

What is your experience with Ashwagandha? Hello guys, I am 24M. I have been stuttering my whole life. It fluctuates a lot from mild to severe. It is mostly tied to my stress and anxiety. But also I be...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightSituational VariabilityAdvice Requests+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2023
2 points

I'm fluent. After years of being a severe stutterer, I went back to speech therapy and got fluent. I still have some minor blocks here and there. But nothing like the all day, every day, every sente...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2023
1 points

This…someone told me that pausing seems a lot longer and awkward to us when we speak then it does to the people we’re speaking to. Don’t be afraid to pause and breathe and reset. Chances are, people a...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques