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commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2021
3 points

I think most of us can attest to some measure of experiencing what you describe. I also think most of us, upon reflection, will find it somewhat tricky to tease out what part of it is a general anxio...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringCycles & RandomnessAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2021
3 points

Self therapy for the stutterer helped me so much with confronting my stutter, and not hiding it, or running away from it w word substitutions, deletions, etc., which only work so long, then the substi...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2021
1 points

I was curious about the situation, is all. - If you're asking me, specifically, if I think it's a good idea - well, it depends. We all have different stories and circumstances. But I would definitel...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2021
2 points

I love that book! That’s where I got some of these ideas from. There’s also an extract from John Harrison’s work that explains this well: “You have a divided intention -- speak/don’t speak. But becau...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAuthenticity vs. MaskingEnvironmental Triggers
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2021
2 points

That’s why I started with “I wonder if..” I’m very aware that it’s just a correlation. We also still don’t know if stuttering causes the changes in blood flow or vise versa. We still don’t understand ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalNeurological & BrainAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2021
3 points

It’s a theory but I stutter when I’m alone, not as much, but I still do. It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact cause because stuttering can vary from person to person. Although, I definitely believe ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
1 points

I wish I had your positive attitude back then and now. I can't believe the desperate measures just to try to hide my stutter and please others. I wish I could laugh things off like you did but its eas...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
1 points

Yea and of course I don't mean to say turning a stutter off is the only way to do it. Perfection or no stuttering is basically unattainable right? Having that as the goal is a bit tough. Now...I hav...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
2 points

It's rough, I'll say that just as a preamble. It's rough. I feel pretty blessed that if I really focus and stay calm I can almost completely not stutter for a decent period of time, maybe an hour tops...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
1 points

Ngl, some people in college will make fun of you. It happened to me during my undergrad. But most won't. Most people are understanding, so it's better for you to just out yourself out there regardless...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & BullyingAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterFeb 9, 2021
2 points

I dont really..stutter?

I dont really..stutter? Hello guys,the title may sound paradoxical at first sight,given that i am even writing here,but let me elaborate.I have the innate ability to speak flawlessly,but i feel like i...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2021
3 points

I suggest that you consider advertising up front that you stutter. When you talk about it openly, you eliminate the power you’ve assigned to stuttering. I used to allow stuttering to take up so much h...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Authenticity vs. MaskingSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2021
3 points

Hey girl! I'm actually a nursing student who works in healthcare also! No, my boss or others don't know. And you can leave it like that. At the end of the day ur able to get ur message across and that...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2021
1 points

It is weird because when I'm made i don't think about what i want to say. I just say it. Most other times i have to think about it....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
6 points

It’s horrible isn’t it! My stutter isn’t too bad so sometimes people deffo think I’m just being rude because I’m seemingly fluent and then suddenly I just won’t elaborate...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
1 points

Explaining the exact nature of my work (across several areas) would take time, but the main deal is that I communicate a lot with a lot of different people, and sometimes strangers. Whenever I encoun...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
2 points

For the job interview I try to not think about about my stutter, it doesn't cross my mind. I remember going to an interview at Walmart and I just tried to make myself comfortable, like picturing tha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
1 points

Yes I felt very therapeutic. I wasn't focussing on my stutter so I stuttered less....

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
1 points

>or the person who stutters this is important to watch for when speaking to a non-stutterer, just take Maybe subconsciously. I didn't know they had one until I spoke to them for the first time, ob...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Cycles & RandomnessAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
1 points

Yeah I definitely feel like the anxious and stress feeling thinking about that your going to freeze even before saying the word makes it worse. If we didn't care about our stutter words would come out...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more