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commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
3 points

Stuttering fucking sucks and makes things harder day to day, but it sounds like you're especially struggling with establishing some self value. I worked for several years with my dad as a stone maso...

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commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
7 points

First let me say I’m sorry you are hurting so much. Please have hope because stuttering, while not necessarily “curable,” can subside an amazing amount and be much less disruptive. I’m a ...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
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commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
1 points

I’d be open with them about it. In my experience hiding it from people makes it worse, and brings about a burden you don’t realise is there until you make it known. They should be proud of you that yo...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
1 points

Thanks for the motivation! I totally agree that accepting my stutter rather than trying to hide it is a huge win and a big step forward in life. I'm working on it, especially during those tough moment...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
4 points

I found that this helped me quite a lot, especially to become more confident on the phone etc. the more I practiced the more natural it becomes...

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Hope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
0 points

I'm totally on the same page with you, mate. Honestly, stuttering doesn’t usually bother me much—I’ve just gotten used to letting go of a small part of my thoughts, maybe up to 40% at times. But this ...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
3 points

It can get better if you practice consistently each day, things like reading aloud, rapping, breathing exercises, practicing talking in the mirror can help mechanically your way of speaking. Ig for li...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
3 points

Youve gotta really think about it. Is being the involuntary shy guy really who u want to be? Is that it for your life? U only live once, and a life without really being able to express yourself is ki...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
1 points

At around 36 I jumped in and forced my stutter to go away. Within 2 years my stutter was really minimal. Looking back it would have actually been faster if I did it in small incremental steps. I feel...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
2 points

Please don’t let your stutter hold you back, OP. If you’re passionate about it, go for it...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
4 points

Just like anything the more you do it the better you get. If you love what you do you won't find any reasons to stop doing it....

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
2 points

People said that you just lack confidence. Go out and talk more. This advice is not beneficial. But the thing that had helped me the most is to accept your stuttering. We should not try so hard to be...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
1 points

Good habit. Introduce yourself and advise you have a speech impediment at the beginning of the interview. Look them in the eye, offer it with your introduction and say "so just be patient with me if...

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commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
7 points

A friend knew nothing about coaching and offered to help his kids team. He is now the team coach, is going for coaching badges, and is having the time of his life. The guy who owned the team offere...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
3 points

Lmao that’s so real, I’d probably consider selling my soul too. I get what you mean about loving to talk to people, there’s no better feeling in the world than having a fluid conversation with someone...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
0 points

Yes! 3 years ago I landed my dream job as an electrician for a very reputable commuter railway. I stuttered so much during the interview but the interviewer didn’t seem bothered. Just be genuine and e...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
-4 points

Bro i suffered a horrible stutter since i am 9-10 i am now 18 i gained confidence, i stutter a lot less. And it also goes away a little bit more every year. Its not a bad advice just gain confidence (...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
4 points

I'm in my 40s and have achieved a decent level of fluency through hard work, introspection and dealing with trauma. Confidence has been a very small part of that process....

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Hope & MotivationTrauma & PsychologicalAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
5 points

For me, setting goal of perfect fluency was recipie for failure. Every time I didn't speak perfectly I beat myself up, which made things worse for my anxiety. This was not good for anticipating if my ...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
3 points

Awesome to hear! Well done! I have a similar story that I shared on this sub. Not gonna go into it again but the only way to overcome it is to face it head on. It’s counterintuitive and scary but it...

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