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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2023
6 points

I learned a technique called 'soft touch' or something like that. It's like really softly touching your lips when saying the letter you want to say. I'm sure there are video's about it on yt. That rea...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2023
2 points

What works for me is to try to stay relaxed, clear my mind and “just say the word”. It usually takes me some time to get the word out as my brain is “rebooting”. But in my experience this is far bette...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2023
6 points

At my first job part of my responsibilities was answering the phone. For me it worked to start talking before I actually pick up the phone. I heard the signal, I started repeating "hello" and then ans...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2023
0 points

Regarding stress,I have been observing how other people are talking, through their lip moment and speech rate, I have noticed stutterers process speech like it has a rhythm, like a tune, which is what...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
postr/StutterMay 23, 2023
20 points

Smile!

Smile! Just saw this mentioned the other day and something I had never heard before regarding my stutter. I’ve struggled with a stutter for about 30 years and made a little progress over time but rece...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2023
1 points

To improve execution of your strategy, a general activity I would do is to allow yourself to “fail” at the strategy, and then calmly restart and use it. In a controlled environment (preferably with ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & MonitoringVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterMay 17, 2023
7 points

My opinion on stuttering

My opinion on stuttering My opinion on stuttering Stuttering is a vicious cycle there is nothing there to stop you from speaking ,you are a fluent speaker when you speak alone ,sing ,whisper ,saying ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 16, 2023
2 points

The tip that works for me is to have a clear image of the sentence in my mind. The only times I have stuttered through this method is when I say difficult words, like cricket, it takes an awful amount...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterMay 16, 2023
3 points

Voice acting and reading out loud

Voice acting and reading out loud Hello, I just wanted to talk about this but it's super weird that I never even stutter once while I'm reading alone out loud and even when let's say my parents enter ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2023
1 points

What works for one, doesn't necessarily work for others. I suggest that you try an individualized approach. Additionally, I follow a rule of thumb that encourages attacking the speech disorder from mu...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2023
3 points

Here’s something that may take just a little Work. Practice laying on your back, place something flat on your stomach, and learn to breathe deeply so that your chest stays still and your stomach rises...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2023
5 points

Which speech therapy? What fluency shaping techniques did they teach you that eventually led to your stutter being fixed?...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyFluency Techniques
postr/StutterMay 14, 2023
4 points

To the people who overcame their stuttering

To the people who overcame their stuttering To the people who overcame their stuttering, what really did work for you? Speech therapy, breathing exercises, medicines?...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2023
4 points

Give it a shot. I’ve heard that reading aloud helps a lot of people. Recording yourself and listening back could help you spot things you normally don’t notice like the pace of your speech. You could ...

Community & SupportCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsGenetic & Family FactorsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2023
3 points

Talk slow and just breath are the most lame tips because it never works on a normal conversation i cant take a breath in the middle of the conversation or talk slow it just doesn’t seem normal...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2023
1 points

...also, just being facetious! Although I've stuttered my entire life, I'm extreeeeeemly outgoing. I've pretty much mastered the art of "small talk" and being covert. I'm a pincher and when that doesn...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2023
1 points

I did it in 2002. still use the techniques today l. it's not a cure but gives you confidence and tips on how to control it. I used to avoid phone calls but now I make and receive calls all the time....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2023
2 points

This subreddit is surprisingly devoid of reasonable and scientific information. Childhood onset stuttering doesnt disappear after a certain age. We will always have the “anticipation” or “ feeling” of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques+1 more
postr/StutterMay 12, 2023
10 points

I asked ChatGPT what to do or at least how to compensate the stutter and here is its answer

I asked ChatGPT what to do or at least how to compensate the stutter and here is its answer There are some things you can control when you stutter: • Smile: A smile can go a long way in making othe...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2023
2 points

Sure, but it's something within the realm of your control. You can learn to not block. That's something a good speech therapist can help you achieve. And not by using any tools or techniques....

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyFluency Techniques