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postr/StutterMay 22, 2021
5 points

Fear will go away

Fear will go away Hi all, I'd like to share a quick personal story about overcoming fear and "difficult" speaking situations. As a PWS I had tremendous fear of any type of meetings where I have to sp...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringMindset shiftHope & Motivation+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2021
2 points

All the interviewer in my career except 1 have been totally cool about my stutter. What can help you is to remain calm and before your interview just take deep breaths to calm down. It's okay to stutt...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2021
3 points

At some point I just stopped caring about what people might think of me if I stutter. If they think any less of me, the f*ck em. Move on to the next. I’d honestly love to date a woman who stutters. T...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2021
2 points

As someone in speech therapy, I’ve learned this is not a healthy approach and you’ll set yourself up for disappointment. Just accept yourself. This isn’t a fault. It’s just part of you. It’s okay. I l...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
postr/StutterMay 20, 2021
25 points

Think about it.

Think about it. We all have the right to feel down sometimes. We all have our reasons. Our main reason for it is that many of us feel trapped, like we can't achieve our goals because of our stutter. B...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyMindset shiftHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2021
3 points

A "relapse" will wreck you if your self worth is connected to how fluent you are being. The best thing I've ever done is disconnect my self worth from my stutter....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2021
3 points

If you're under the impression that your stutter will stop you in any way.. it will. It's a perspective game. Your stutter is only as bad as you make it...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2021
2 points

Thats exactly me! Ive been seeing a psychiatrist for 8 months now, and I can say that the gap between talking infront of a group and talking in the private has been shrinking for me. A psychiatrist he...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterMay 17, 2021
17 points

Singing for stutter

Singing for stutter My friend and I lived close to each other so we walked home together everyday. He was really good at singing and practiced a lot at home. One day while walking back home he start...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 16, 2021
25 points

3 easily achievable tasks to complete that build conversational confidence

3 easily achievable tasks to complete that build conversational confidence Another value drop! Enjoy ❤ 3 easily achievable tasks to complete that boosts conversational confidence  What do I mean by ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2021
1 points

Hey! All I’m saying is when you practice everyday using a method, anything is possible. If it was a disability then not all these actors and actresses can do what they have been doing. Anything in lif...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2021
1 points

it took me a while to stop caring about it. i'm still shy, but worrying about stuttering doesnt enter my mind when i'm meeting new people. it feels so much better...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
postr/StutterMay 14, 2021
35 points

I think i managed to stop caring about my stutter

I think i managed to stop caring about my stutter Thats it I just wanted to say that I improved my self-confidence a bit. Ive been having ups and downs with my stutter but im really stoic about it now...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 11, 2021
6 points

Choose your hard

Choose your hard Being single is hard; Relationship is hard Living in your own money is hard, living in our parents money is hard Fitness is hard, obesity is hard Job is hard, not being employed...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
postr/StutterMay 10, 2021
3 points

Confidence

Confidence For me, it was a big step, to understand, that confidence will not stop my stutter. I lost confidence when i had it, because of the stuttering. Now, even when i stutter, i'm still confident...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 10, 2021
74 points

What I've learned about stuttering since I've overcome it.

What I've learned about stuttering since I've overcome it. (What I mean by "overcome" is broken down throughout this post)** What I’m about to share with you is something I wish I knew 5 years ago ba...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2021
2 points

Hello this is my first post here also I just wanted to say I totally understand! What helped me is litterally quitting giving a fuck about it. One day I just stopped so hopefuly you can too!...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2021
1 points

Hi, for me Lovett’s method help a lot. I mean the method is so natural and does not have any artificial breathing methods. It is purely based of a Neuroplasticity!! Have you ever realised that you nev...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-PerceptionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2021
1 points

Haha yeah, those aren't necessary to get to the root, just interesting ways to get there (sometimes). Some deep introspective questions matched with self awareness is a great start. Feel free to sta...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2021
2 points

Awesome to hear! I'd say most people who stutter consider themselves a perfectionist.. which allows them no space to be human like you said. Whats changed in your life since you've had this realizat...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift