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commentr/StutterApr 27, 2024
6 points

No, these are live trainings at major medical hospitals all over the country. One great tip that I can tell you is before you present, get to know your audience, introduce yourself, smile, and wh...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 26, 2024
10 points

First of all, don't put so much pressure on yourself. Practice, practice, practice. I give 4 hour presentations 8x per month, and I always disclose first to get it out, and then I focus on the c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 26, 2024
5 points

Disclose to the panel that you have a stutter before you start. That way you can take your time and not worry about what they might be thinking. It also displays courage...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2024
2 points

I think you’ll be fine. I stuttered and went to law school. While I was miserable due to the use of the Socratic method (getting grilled in front of your peers is not my idea of fun and is a great o...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2024
4 points

Disclose it early on, early as possible and don’t run away from speaking opportunities. It’s a skill that can be built on and the more you do it the more you will get better at it. My presentations ...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersPublic SpeakingAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2024
2 points

I know it may be too late at this point, but I would just go and do it. Stuttering and all! I don't give a F about the teammates or the teacher, but I do care about how you feel about yourself. Do it ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2024
1 points

As with most people, it varies from situation to situation. I will stutter infrequently if I am one-on-one with someone I know, talking about a subject I am confident with. I have a blocking stutter....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & StoppagesEmployment & Career+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 24, 2024
1 points

Hello! I am a 18-year-old Brazilian stutterer and I have an honest question to do. You said that we shouldn't let stuttering be the reason of the negative things in our lives. But how can I do that if...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & CareerPublic Speaking+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 19, 2024
3 points

It depends with where and when .Most of the times when im with my friends i dont really care if i openly stutter so i speak fast and stutter openly .But during presentations ,meetings ,interviews or d...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Situational VariabilityPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2024
2 points

Just wish my stutter would go away but it probably wont if i dont try maybe in grade 8 i’ll try my best...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Advice RequestsPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2024
5 points

I highly suggest you tell the teacher you cannot physically do this. Here’s why: facing a massive mountain of trauma takes baby steps and slowly gaining confidence. Speaking in front of school age pee...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Trauma & PsychologicalShame & EmbarrassmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2024
2 points

Yeah maybe in the future i’d try cause your right, how will my stutter go away if i dont even try....

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Advice RequestsPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2024
2 points

I really cant cause my teacher said the voice must be loud and clear when doing the news thingy. I speak quietly and i also stutter...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2024
2 points

Hello, I have also experienced the same. And I never got a chance to recite in front of everyone in the school because of my stuttering. I was just too shameful and embarrassed to do so . But to be ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentSchool & Academic LifePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2024
5 points

That's so amazing that you're conquering your fear and overcoming your obstacles, it's truly wonderful to hear other people are able to do that because it gives me hope for my son, who also has a stut...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
1 points

How would you describe yourself, personality wise, now? And also, YOU CAN DO IT! One of my biggest goals is to do motivational speaking one day, all of the traits you just named off ARE who you are m...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
2 points

I love this response! Does your stutter hold you back in a 'I don't want to look stupid' kind of way? or a 'I don't feel like it today' kind of way? I definitely agree about being open with your stutt...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Advice RequestsAuthenticity vs. MaskingPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
1 points

I got this below excerpt from some website which might be of help to some. But i believe it all depends on how you hold your nerve when talking to strangers. Begin Quote "He told me that I don’t rea...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesPublic Speaking
postr/StutterApr 4, 2024
3 points

Participants for a speech?

Participants for a speech? Hey fellow stutterers! I'm doing a speech for my college course and must have 5 people as my audience for some reason. Would some of you guys like to volunteer and be my a...

School & Work
Public Speaking
postr/StutterApr 2, 2024
44 points

Getting Married

Getting Married I’m getting married in 2 days time (Thursday), but I’m extremely nervous about speaking in front of people due to my stutter. Don’t get me wrong, I feel fortunate that my stutter is al...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking