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commentr/StutterJul 22, 2020
4 points

Typically I stutter more when I feel like I'm put in the centre of attention, also when I talk to someone that has some kind of power over me. And obviously when i gotta introduce myself and all I can...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
2 points

That's the actual worst thing. Hate it so freaking much! I'm glad I'm not the only one struggling with it tho- I did not know it was so typical! Sometimes I wish I could just change my name lol...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
2 points

I hate when workers ask my name and I can say it right away and they get frustrated and mad at me. I went to the DMV and this old lady at the reception asked my name and she screamed at me sir I asked...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesFrustration & AngerListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
2 points

I actually gave my children names that start with soft onset constants - H, R and S to help with this incase they stuttered. My name starts with J - introducing my self was not exactly enjoyable in s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceParent & Caregiver
Feared Words & NamesEarly Concern & Onset
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
2 points

Mine starts with a hard R. I stutter on it like 50% of the time. I push through these days! It sucks, and it sometimes startles people. lol...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
2 points

My name is the worst to say, and usually situations where I need to say "my name is ____" are ones that are pretty stressful which doesn't help....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
2 points

I've been wondering if I would be able to say my name if I changed it. Might trial it for a week and report back....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
2 points

Totally understand this. My name and surname begin with D and T so not ideal letters either. I struggle with them a lot....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
3 points

I hate it, my name is the most difficult word to pronounce. But sometimes I see it as a chance to let the other person know I stutter without having to tell them excplicitly, and that somehow relieves...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesDisclosure & Telling OthersBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
2 points

I have something almost equally as bad. I hate trying to say B’s (something about closed lips beginning the sound), but I still have to constantly say “Hey this is my boyfriend Brendan.” Gets me every...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
15 points

My name starts with a hard consonant D. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten stuck on my name and the response is, “LOL! You can’t remember your name?!?!?! LOL!” And this is why i’m a cynical ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
20 points

If i think about it i can never say my name!!! but if someone asks for my name out of the blue i can usually say it properly. soooo annoying!!!...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2020
2 points

I’m the other way around I stutter on M too and I but still easier for me to say Im...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2020
1 points

It's the opposite for me. I'm secretly liking the pandemic due to this. My stutter decreases a lot when giving presentations over zoom 😂 For me, an eye contact is a source of nightmare....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2020
2 points

Yea, for me this is how it goes: Ref: "Alright, line up on this line when I call you by your number, just say your name." I get lucky when they call me by my name and I have to say my number since ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2020
1 points

I also have something to say about soccer. Before the match, always ask the coach for the shirt numbers and the referee is in control to. mine is 14 and I can't really say that's why I used to play so...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2020
1 points

Hey! I took the TOEFL English test a couple years back and was also super nervous / worried that my stutter would have a negative impact on my score. The fact that you sat in the same room as the othe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2020
1 points

My name begins with a "K" sound which are incredibly hard for me. It's always difficult for me to say my own name. I hate anticipating it when I have to introduce myself to someone. It really bothers ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2020
1 points

Am a mom of a possible stutterer.. is it normal to have certain letters trigger a stutter? My husband may have outgrown a stutter as a kid and we think so. My son sometimes stumbles over B. He is 4,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceParent & Caregiver
Feared Words & NamesEarly Concern & Onset
postr/StutterJul 17, 2020
25 points

Talking to someone over zoom when their video is turned off

Talking to someone over zoom when their video is turned off I’m not sure about what everyone’s thoughts on this are, but I really hate speaking over zoom. I can feel myself having more blocks and just...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life