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commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
1 points

If it helps then stick with it. A stutter is probably going to be more annoying...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
4 points

Practice, practice , practice Do a mock interview with a friend For me, I cannot hide my stutter so I disclose and when I do, I get it out there and once I do that, I can now focus on the question...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterNov 20, 2024
2 points

Please help

Please help Hello help a brother out here. I live in a third world country where 90% of the people don't even know a problem such as stuttering exists, they just automatically assume people that stu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
3 points

It is not preference anymore, most of stutterer start with tttttthis in the younger and it becomes block later as we age. And yes you can be covert stutterer with the block one....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
6 points

I prefer "t..t..t..t..his". It feels less tense and less anxiety and panic inducing then a block. I also feel like people recognize it more as a classic stutter and are less confused, as in I think bl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
2 points

Great input! I completely agree. Anything that helps towards the deconditioning process could definitely weaken the association with the conditioned stimulus (like, saying our name). I’ve added what y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
4 points

I was re-reading your tips on stuttering, and I must say, your stutter advice always baffles me. Crazy good! I've summarized the key takeaways from [your posts](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/commen...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringMindset shift+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
5 points

The first is better for both the stutterer and listener. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
13 points

Odd choice of word "prefer" But... my issue is typically not being able to release the word at all. Not choosing that - it just happens. Then, if i can't get it out - i just pick a similar word......

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
12 points

I think there are a few questions you need to ask yourself: Are you closing off because of your stutter or are you just avoidant in nature? Do you actually see yourself as an individual who would w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
postr/StutterNov 20, 2024
2 points

How to get my Life back?

How to get my Life back? For context I am 23 M graduated a year ago living in a third world country, didn't even apply for jobs because of fear of doing interviews , extreme anxiety and low self conf...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterNov 20, 2024
19 points

How do i fix my social life which has been ruined by stuttering

How do i fix my social life which has been ruined by stuttering I have very few friends at school who are not even that close. I find it just so hard to not be closed off ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
1 points

Maybe I don’t mind stuttering because I’m always talking, so I never wanna shut up. But my uncle (who also stutter) gave me a tip : it’s to change the word you’re going to say every time you stutter....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2024
1 points

Thank you for all the information. I read your posts and comments. As many might think, I believe that the fact you changed so radically for the better is not unrelated to the fact that, as you explai...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2024
2 points

IMO it's fairly normal and maybe necessary to numb out some negative feelings about your stuttering (to a certain point of course). Can't get worked up every time it happens. Also, your personality ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterNov 19, 2024
51 points

Stuttering not really a problem anymore.

Stuttering not really a problem anymore. Hey everyone, I thought I'd share a bit of my story just in case it could be of some value to someone. I'll be as brief as I can (that means not brief). Basica...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2024
2 points

I’m trying to integrate concepts from classical and operant conditioning into a stutter model. Specifically, I’m looking at how **neutral stimuli** (paired with a **second stimulus**) become **conditi...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterNov 19, 2024
2 points

How would you define a stutterer who doesn't stutter around people they know but who stutters around strangers?

How would you define a stutterer who doesn't stutter around people they know but who stutters around strangers? My aunt stutters. The weird thing about her situation is she doesn't stutter around th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
1 points

i one time went straight to the window, avoided the ordering part because i had the code. the lady made me go around and say the code into the intercom or whatever its called. she said i couldnt skip ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
1 points

You know what's worse - I hung out with her and her friend a few times later as well. Even though she used to giggle (her friend didn't though) whenever I struggled, I was too meek enough to confront ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment