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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2022
2 points

I had a similar issue with an old teacher of mine, who was subsequently fired for pedophilia, I remember something’s happening but being only 10 you can’t be sure you remember everything. The way that...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2022
2 points

man i'm so done, i can't even say Hi properly to my coworkers, it's depressing, i'm force to work in the back office, i cannot talk properly, customer just don't trust me it's sad i cannot even build ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerHelplessness & Agency+1 more
postr/StutterSep 19, 2022
24 points

realization

realization It just hit me at work that...... I will stutter my entire life. That shit got me so depressed right now. I'm TIRED of the awkward interactions and people judging me....

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 18, 2022
10 points

Peeved Cashier

Peeved Cashier Yesterday I went out to go pick up some groceries. My stutter doesn’t usually cause me problems while shopping, especially grocery shopping. But apparently it did at the cash register y...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingShame & EmbarrassmentListener Reactions
postr/StutterSep 18, 2022
44 points

Stuttering sucks

Stuttering sucks I took my grandma to an appointment today totally expecting to sit in the waiting room and not engage in conversation until the technician started making small talk which completely t...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Shame & EmbarrassmentPhysical TensionStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterSep 16, 2022
30 points

How broken must I be, if I can't even speak to my cat without speech blocking 🥴

How broken must I be, if I can't even speak to my cat without speech blocking 🥴 ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentExperiential AssociationPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2022
4 points

You can take this with a grain of salt since I'm still young and it's just my own experience. I'm homeschooled and I live on a farm and have a lot of unusual interests and hobbies and don't care at al...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterSep 15, 2022
49 points

"Do you want to just write it down"

"Do you want to just write it down" I hate when it reaches that point. It feels like I've failed, completely, at such a fundementally basic task. I appreciate they're trying to help, and yes I would...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterSep 13, 2022
5 points

How do you avoid uncomfortable interactions?

How do you avoid uncomfortable interactions? Hey everyone, I've been thinking about something and it's been weighing on me. My stutter has been great this past year to the point where most of my cowor...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2022
4 points

Today somebody asked my name and I sat there staring at them while no words came out. After an unfortunately very common silence, my name finally came out. Needless to say, that person avoided me for ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & StoppagesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2022
2 points

All the stuff I locked away just to be able to cope with life. Embarrassment, shame, self-loathing, hate of life, hate of God, despair, hopelessness. Got to cleanse all that dark stuff from the psyche...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2022
2 points

Be easy on yourself. I believe blocking comes from *being hard on yourself* Send me a PM if you need any help. :)...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterSep 12, 2022
27 points

today

today Went to the clinic just now... d4mn I felt dumb as f* bcs the receptionist ask me the same question 3 times, she thought I didn't hear her, it's just that I have a block for a few moment lmao. A...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2022
1 points

My stutter is according to others, barely noticeable, even though I do stutter. For me I swear as soon as they hear autism it’s either a pity thing or they stop considering me....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2022
1 points

Yeah but come on, severe stutter vs. dietary restrictions or dyslexia? Let’s be real here you know fully well which one is worse and by how much. If that’s your husband’s mindset and it helps hi, be h...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & CareerQuality of Life
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2022
2 points

Got it. I think ima leave this sub just so I can forget that I have this type of problem. I’ve been in school and like there’s been instances where like I wanted to have a convo or make jokes and stuf...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2022
2 points

Worst moments in my life regarding the stutter weirdly aren't huge moments but sort of a myriad of minor incidents and people's reaction to them. trying to ask for a bus ticket, trying to order food, ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2022
3 points

I hear what you’re saying. Stammering is an awful affliction and can have a hugely detrimental effect on a persons life. There have been times in my life when I have struggled beyond belief without an...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2022
2 points

Can't imagine anyone thinking those disabilities that even influence their families because they need a lot of close caresgivings and the crisises of family finances are better than stuttering. I mean...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2022
2 points

Thank you for the comment, and yes it is time limited and I will try to ask for more time if they’ll let me but my main concern is my point of the speech won’t really come across when I’m talking 10-1...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeShame & Embarrassment