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postr/StutterNov 18, 2024
28 points

Chipotle

Chipotle Went to Chipotle today and saw this on the bag. I laughed out loud and thought, “If only their marketing team knew that for some of us, ALL of the ingredients are difficult to say.” My stut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
3 points

I used to feel this way specially during high school. I wanted to say so much during conversations but I resort to words I find easy to say to avoid stuttering. Now in my adult life, I find it harder ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
1 points

I just cut myself off when I stutter and tell them, "I have a stutter by the way" and continue with what I'm saying....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
1 points

I used to but don’t anymore because if I do I feel like I’m expected to stutter and I almost feel a pressure to do so. They figure it out anyways so it’s not necessary most of the time....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
1 points

I feel you! I avoided drive thrus or had my brother or friends do it for me for so long. However I got a job and hardly ever packed a lunch and my hangry overcame my anxiety so I forced myself to navi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
postr/StutterNov 18, 2024
18 points

Just wanted to share a meme

Just wanted to share a meme Context : my biology teacher is a really difficult person, cause she’s always yelling at us for not answering right. As I really like talking in class despite my stutter, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
6 points

Based on my personal experience where I only stutter to people close to me and almost never stutter in public, I think it’s psychological, that’s why some people have been able to overcome it or mask ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
2 points

I think when I was younger my stutter definitely pacified me. A large part of it was because I wasn’t processing the emotions it made me feel when I would be silent say, in a group of people or when I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterNov 18, 2024
52 points

Just got a job

Just got a job Hey guys, I’ve been on here for the past few months talking about my struggles with finding a job as a stuttering person. Well I just got hired! 6 months and a bunch of painful intervie...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
1 points

The apps are so nice for this. Usually the inside pickup is just as fast or faster than drive through, but you have to get out of your car then naturally...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterNov 18, 2024
22 points

Has anyone else become passive

Has anyone else become passive I'm a 23 year old guy and I've had a lifelong stutter. It's moderate, but I stutter with most people I speak with. Unlike a lot of people who stutter, I've got a high s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterNov 18, 2024
1 points

Has anyone else became passive?

Has anyone else became passive? I'm a 23 year old guy and I've had a lifelong stutter. It's moderate, but I stutter with most people I speak with. Unlike a lot of people who stutter, I've got a high ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
9 points

Huge props to you for going through the drive-through. It is the only thing I won't do. I park up and walk in every time. At Pizza Hut, I have to collect due to distance, and I always stutter on my n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
14 points

Happened only today. I was at the drive thru where I always do an online order. This time the drive thru person asked me if I wanted extra sauces and I don't know why I said yes then she asked me whic...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterNov 18, 2024
37 points

Stuttering at the drive thru window

Stuttering at the drive thru window My stutter has gotten worse this year. I'm 42. I hate it, sometimes the drive thru window people are kinda rude when I order. The last one at Del Taco said "OMG", ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
1 points

Yes i use it kind of to help my stutter and to get over a word. People think im rolling my eyes too but its how i get over the word. Idk if that makes sense...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
4 points

I can't hide my stutter, it pops up randomly. I disclose so that they better understand what they are going to see and hear...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
5 points

i never do, but I'm pretty sure I will never get the courage to be open by it ever. whenever someone points out at my stutter, i just shake it off as minor fumbling "oh i speak really fast that's why"...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
7 points

I can't remember as a child. But I went to university with this girl who initially was friendly to me, and we got on well. Then, one time we had a disagreement and my stutter came out more, as I was e...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
1 points

Me personally no but I know this other guy who stutters and when he does his eyes blink really fast and he often writes down what he’s trying to say on notes because it’s so severe...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Physical TensionAvoidance & Substitution