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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2023
2 points

In my personal experience my mental state dictated how well I could control my stutter. In my teenage years I was very confident and socialized often which resulted in me not stuttering very often if ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterApr 10, 2023
3 points

Do you have the same ?

Do you have the same ? On periods that my stutter is VERY VERY bad, I have this heavy feeling on mt chest? This weirde tightness. Does anyone else experience this?...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Physical TensionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2023
3 points

You should speak slow and you should have a control on your breath when you speak. Whenever I am very excited I stammer alot because I don't have control at my breath because of my happiness. But, at ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2023
1 points

I currently have flu. So my stuttering is back. I'm going to do what I always do in this situation. Work on my speaking technique (Mcquire Program) and using the hexagon....

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
1 points

SLP here!! Have you ever heard of the east onset method? Most likely, as you said, you’re becoming more disfluent because you’re anxious. Your muscles are tensing, and you will have MYCH more success ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/FlightPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
2 points

I feel for you. Don’t forget that you are the caregiver and having that applecart upturned is traumatic for you and for your niece. Even though you’re used to helping, this challenged you and her! Tha...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Hope & MotivationStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
2 points

I still do. Crazy to reread my comment from 6 years ago because a lot has happened since then and my stutter has improved. I haven't drank alcohol or done coke in almost 2 years and my marijuana usage...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
6 points

If you’ve ever seen The King’s Speech, there’s a bit in there about how King George doesn’t stutter when he curses, and I’ve always found that that rings true for me as well....

Causes & Variability
Strategic Swearing/CursingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
1 points

I don’t have any advice because I am in the some boat. Fluent 99% but my own name is impossible and it’s affecting my career. I try to be as calm as possible and I noticed it helps to be relaxed but ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
1 points

I'm so sorry to hear about the challenging situation you've been facing with your niece and your brother. It's understandable that the stress of the situation could cause your stutter to flare up. Rem...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Stress & Fight/FlightHope & MotivationValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
6 points

When I don’t think about stuttering (like when I’m in a rage) I don’t block. When I think about it — like when I make phone calls or interview then I’m more likely to block. Brains are weird....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2023
26 points

The emergency services people you were speaking with deal with people in extreme distress as a normal part of their working life. Stress impacts different people in different ways. Some lash out, some...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
postr/StutterApr 7, 2023
25 points

Having a stutter in life altering situations

Having a stutter in life altering situations Today my niece was taken from my brother (an addict) by CPS. I’m the main point of contact as I’ve cared for her throughout the course of her life. I’m 25...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & AngerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2023
1 points

>*"Why can’t I say a sentence but can say “never mind” without any issue?"* It could be because you paid closer attention to speech blocks when saying 'never mind' resulting in negative experience...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2023
2 points

Because you get anxious about that word you’re thinking of and try to force it out. Notice you can say any other word besides that one...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2023
12 points

When you really want to say something and start to struggle your fight or flight response kicks in and muscle start to tighten up. The more you want to say it the worse it gets. Saying never mind you...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2023
1 points

I also do silent blocks like you. When I do a silent block, I'm checking how much air is pushing against the parts of my mouth (like throat, lips, tongue etc) that make sounds. This helps me decide wh...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2023
1 points

I just learned about this in speech therapy. I wanna get out of this stage of fight or flight so bad...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2023
2 points

Yes definitely, the advice I have to get over blocks is: * Can you speak right now and stutter? After you blocked just now, notice how you just now stuttered and ask yourself: 'Did I (in any way) ant...

Speech & StutteringCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesFluency TechniquesStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterApr 3, 2023
3 points

My metaphor for stuttering is that it is a low frequency of CPU in the "voluntary speech generating" cortex that sends instructions to the speech motor cortex. The reasons and mechanisms of that reduc...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightSituational Variability