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Yeah it brings me to balance but would probably increase stuttering of some that doesn't have it...

My stutter is getting worse and I don't know why

My stutter is getting worse and I don't know why For a long time I thought I had my stutter pretty much nailed, still happened but it was more of a rarely thing. However recently I have noticed it bei...

Yes, when you link your words and make a smooth transition into your name mid sentence, it helps a lot because your speech motor system is already running smoothly, rather than initiating the sentence...

Yes many days I don't stutter until the person I'm talking to gives me the signal to begin stuttering....

I've tried a few things with the name: I have changed my name but I eventually stutter on my new name as well. I've also done things where I preface saying my name by saying 'I actually stutter pretty...

Stuttering randomly gets worse.

Stuttering randomly gets worse. So I'm a 15 y/o with stuttering. And alot of time I notice that my stuttering gets really worse. Like can't even talk smoothly with friends but some days I feel like ta...

Hell yeah, there are some people who seem to trigger my stuttering far more than others. I can go from hardly stuttering at all with one person then in the next moment talk to someoneelse where my stu...

Important interview tmr & can’t sleep

Important interview tmr & can’t sleep Hey, new here, is anyone else up? I’ve been unable to sleep for a couple nights because of my interview tomorrow. I stutter during these anxiety provoking situa...

I almost never stutter when reading but when talking to myself or reciting a script I will still block on certain words, the same words I block on when talking to others....

Stutter theory from Sanjeeva’s (PhD) - Discussions and reflections

Stutter theory from Sanjeeva’s (PhD) - Discussions and reflections Many SLPs and researchers base their work on Charles Van Riper’s theory. Stuttering has clear genetic and neurological roots, and its...

1 Month Update

1 Month Update Hey guys! Last month, I started taking Risperidone 0.5 mg once daily to see if it would help with my stuttering. I got the idea from a study that showed promising results using antipsy...

Yeah I'm going to be posting an update soon. From the trials I am basing this off on Risperidone has had the greatest effect on reducing stuttering. I would ask your Dr on trying that I'm on a low dos...

Please keep us updated about any improvements. I am also trialing a different anti-psychotic called Abilify, currently on 2mg and its been 2 weeks. I have not seen any noticeable improvement on speech...

Mine isnt cured but since being on Zoloft a lot of the social anxiety is gone. So now when I stutter (and my stutter has improved since the anxiety has gone away) it doesn’t bother me. And I think sin...

Hi, I also experienced your situation. That when you practice, you're so fluent. But when presenting or reporting in front of the class, you can't do it fluently just how you practice. But I know th...

Mentally ruined

Mentally ruined Hello everyone , good morning . I just wanted to share a personal thing. I had a presentation for a device which we are manufacturing, I am currently in college and my stutter was ext...

I dont have a severe stutter, i can have fluent conversations with a couple of blocks here and there, but its definitely noticeable enough for me to feel anxious. Its easily my biggest insecurity and ...

Its very common among stutterers.  You can probably say your name a thousand times over alone or when it doesn't matter but during introductions or when the brain thinks its more.meaningful and begins...

I can’t even say my own name sometimes, and it’s destroying me inside

I can’t even say my own name sometimes, and it’s destroying me inside I don’t even know how to start this but… I just want to talk to people who really get this. I’ve had this speech block / stammer p...

First off...Relax and breathe Second...Remember you are probably not the only one who is a little nervous...Don't look at the crowd...until you feel comfortable... If there is a empty chair in the fr...