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commentr/StutterAug 7, 2019
2 points

Stuttering is one of the most complex disorders out there. Having been wrestling with it myself for many years and meeting tons of people both online and irl, I can say with some certainty that it is ...

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Severity & FluctuationGenetic & Family FactorsNeurological & Brain+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2019
1 points

So I've had similar experiences at my chiropractor who I am convinced is a magician. I go to him for mostly minor strains and sprains but I walk out feeling sort of healed all over. neurologic chir...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
postr/StutterJul 29, 2019
32 points

Talking to self to help stuttering

Talking to self to help stuttering I’ve been stuttering since I was 11 (I’m 17 now) and it has certainly made my life more difficult. I also picked up the habit of talking to myself when alone a few y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionExperiential AssociationSituational Variability+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
2 points

I've experienced this with my tongue technique on my flute. Also starting notes can be a challenge from time to time, especially when I have to double or triple tongue. Try joining a choir. I joined o...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
postr/StutterJul 27, 2019
42 points

Does anyone else have this moment when ur alone?

Does anyone else have this moment when ur alone? it seems like the only time i feel "Normal" is when i dont talk.. like when im talking im a different person and thats not who i am, but when im alone ...

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postr/StutterJul 27, 2019
22 points

Maybe this can help you too?

Maybe this can help you too? I recently got a really nice mic for when i talk online. I needed to get a audio interface to help my computer supply enough power to the mic. This interface gave me the o...

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Situational VariabilityFluency TechniquesAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
1 points

I’m just doing oil drops. Only did it a couple times. Will need more time to make an informed decision....

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Situational Variability
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2019
2 points

I play several instruments, but one is the Baritone. Sometimes, when I take a breath to play a solo, the breath will get stuck, as if I’m stuttering. It’s really weird, and it only happens when I’m pr...

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Situational Variability
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
2 points

that’s very strange, i’m the opposite. though speaking is usually not fluent at all i was classically trained on several instruments and that’s the only time i feel fluent. music is my savior and it’s...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
1 points

i’m a yarn ball of stuttering when i’m crying/upset, but yelling i’m completely smooth...

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Stress & Fight/FlightSituational Variability
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
2 points

That's interesting to hear. When stuttered sing, they typically have no issues with blocks and fluency becomes as perfect as the person is capable of sans impediment. From my understanding, it's melod...

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Situational Variability
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
1 points

I definitely hear ya. It took me years to make peace with my stutter. And everyday is a daily fight to maintain that peace whether through meditation, yoga, weight-lifting, taking my vitamins, CBD, ta...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
2 points

Sounds interesting. Someone should do some research on that kind of thing - I mean, we certainly don't want to remain in the anecdotal (where there are no controls or blinds of any sort). I've notice...

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postr/StutterJul 24, 2019
13 points

Stuttering as a Musician

Stuttering as a Musician I grew up with a stutter at the same time I was learning piano. Years later, it baffled me when I encountered mental blocks in the middle of a piece that I memorized. I played...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2019
3 points

Virtually everyone who stutters doesn't when they sing, it's something with using different parts of the brain....

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Situational VariabilityNeurological & Brain
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2019
5 points

I don't stutter when I sing, but then again that could be the same with a lot of people who stutter, idk honestly....

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2019
1 points

Speaking loudly, yelling, singing, etc. These all alter how you speak (vocal cords, speech patterns etc) and often improve fluency....

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2019
2 points

Yup, I agree with that as well. :) I usually refer to it as "mode of performance". And sometimes we can't even rely on *that* to remain stable......

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Situational VariabilitySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2019
0 points

What I am saying is that the fact that the OP changed the voice is not related to breathing. It is related to singing and acting. Some people who stutter do have an alternative voice which they use w...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2019
6 points

When you change your voice you are acting, and some people don't stutter when acting. It is the same reason why we don't stutter when we sing: we use the brain differently. ​ I have used...

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