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I used to hate ordering food at restaurants. Once I was in a drive thru and was stuck on several words and the driver behind me got pissed and starting honking and yelling at me. But I didn’t let that...

when I called a speech program to get some help, I didn't stutter once! it's that being in a safe space....

Yeah, I think this study adds some good depth to what we already know. I shared it because it really highlights the link between stuttering frequency and pragmatic language skills. On top of that, I w...

Actually your intention is to spew self-righteous religious testimony and act like you’ve figured something out that is superior to others. It’s insulting to people with actual critical thinking skill...

You can't always hide from your demons my friend. Like others said, you can order on a mobile app, but eventually you need to say your name, or they'll ask if they can substitute an item or something...

We have to do what makes our lives easier. Don’t worry about the long term. Things can improve in your life to make speech easier. Right now do whatever reduces your anxiety. We’ve all been there with...

Uhhh, the worst is when you think of something funny to add, can't quite start the sentence, and someone else chimes in with the joke, then it gets such a good reaction. Honestly, people would think I...

Unfortunately, with the type of mindset that causes this type of block, “just think positive” is unlikely to work. This post describes some more tangible steps one can take...

Thanks. Everytime I've tried Abilify (low dose, as well) I felt great first couple of days. Than it pooped out and I was restless , low mood and no motivation. The affect on speech was minimal. Maybe ...

I get looks but I’m older and people are more annoyed with me because they have to take time to understand especially if it’s a loud restaurant the waitress acts like she doesn’t have time like I’m an...

When I'm calm i speak properly and people say i don't see any problem but in certain situations it just pops and blocks the whole damn speech and they are like just speak slowly, thank you i never kne...

Mine is the exact same. I don’t don’t think I even *think* about stuttering on words like: “I”, “If”, “When” And that’s exactly why I don’t stutter on them. That’s a lie, I do, but I *never* blo...

As i step out of my home ~ I go on silent mode I always try to avoid people; as soon as someone comes towards me, i start shivering i don't know why 💔...

Not american. Whenever i see biden speak out of order, i think he's trying to mix/change his words mid-sentence to avoid stutterting. People assume dementia. I always do that. The cons of it is purpos...

Job Screening Anxiety

Job Screening Anxiety Hello, I’m in the process of applying for jobs and talking on the phone haunts me sm. I have really bad phone anxiety and was wondering if you guys have been able to successfully...

This is where I literally can’t get a word in haha. I want so much to just be able to chime in or squeeze in a joke or something but i have gotten used to being quieter in group settings. The bigger t...

What else do I need to do in order to prove to myself that I am not inadequate and unworthy of love?

What else do I need to do in order to prove to myself that I am not inadequate and unworthy of love? I faced the fear of job interviews and overcame it. I faced the fear of starting a new job abroad a...

Is this safe? I sometimes get stuck on words or repeat them and I’m trying my best to control it but it’s hard sometimes because if I get excited it gets bad....

Reminds of "Paradoxical Intention" technique from Viktor Frankl. It's about anxiety, but stuttering & anxiety are related in some way, I believe...

In regards to the former research about anticipatory anxiety, I suggest reading [this](https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/anticipatory-anxiety): Conditioning: "The central paradigm to s...