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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
1 points

As a fellow stutter, it's your fault that you stutter. Humans have objectives, and do everything to fulfill them. You don't want to talk to people? Find a reason to not do it. PS: the answer is that f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterOct 28, 2024
29 points

I did so bad at this work call today

I did so bad at this work call today I’ve been doing so well with my speech lately you guys but this work call was so bad. Today, this team forgot to include me on this client presentation call so t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
1 points

Exposure to speaking situations is hard and difficult… but try to get experience so you know how to handle yourself in those difficult times. I’ve done it. Also, most people don’t really care outsid...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
4 points

according to my speech therapist, blocking, repeating several words or sentences, facial tension etc. are behaviors that we adopt unconsciously when we want to stop ourselves from stuttering (for exam...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
1 points

I used to talk non stop with stutter but recently I only open my mouth when it's utmost necessary life is easy that way...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterOct 27, 2024
8 points

Probably stupid/"newbie" question: is there a term for when you only stutter at the start of a sentence?

Probably stupid/"newbie" question: is there a term for when you only stutter at the start of a sentence? Long-ish, probably unnecessary, context: When I was about 12, I was sat in class and the teache...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionExperiential Association+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
1 points

For me personally, this is not really a question that I would even tackle. Yeah, at the end of the day you can try to say different words, but for me things got a LOT better when I just accepted it, a...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
6 points

Ah yes, that’s so infuriating. I sometimes change the word in the last second so they feel dumb. But I know they are not doing it with ill intent, and are just trying to help....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
1 points

i used to think this before i started dating, turned out it wasn’t all that big of a deal. just being confident and chill will help you tremendously. use every trick in thr book to mask or minimise yo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
1 points

BRO THIS IS THE REALEST SHIT I SAW TODAY. remembered my school presentation,i had a 5 6 words for every word i thought would block me....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
2 points

I know what you mean. I experience that often. I tend to change the word or the structure of the sentence. If it’s my own name, even if it’s a block or think the sound won’t come, I’ll wait until it d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterOct 27, 2024
8 points

Stutter with anxiety... Solutions?

Stutter with anxiety... Solutions? I've had a mild stutter for a good amount of time, my dad has the same thing. I feel like my stutters are a result of my anxiety. I feel like I rehearse what I'm gon...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
1 points

I was stuttering bad to my 30s. And agree on last comment. Self improvement. Fake it till you make it. Watch vids and read books on making you better. And gradually you will grow and be confident. And...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
4 points

This is sadly an idea that will reinforce the issue in your head, possibly making your stutter worse over time. Most nouns are switchable. It’s *proper nouns*, like your name, city, job location, t...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
2 points

Outside of just being selfaware of my own mental and building myself up for positive interactions, knowing that awkward interactions has a charm themselves. .. Body language helps me a lot when I re...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical TensionSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
2 points

He liked you, but still didn't want to jeopardize his then-relationship because of it, and then panicked after you admitted it to him, pushed you away, but then proceeded to break up with his then gir...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
3 points

I think he learned to speak that way from sales pitching, and it eventually became natural for him. Because usually he's saying the thing in different ways, to make sure they hear what he's saying....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
5 points

Definitely not, he just did a three hour interview and says whatever pops into his head. And then he did a rally where he did the same....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterOct 26, 2024
0 points

trump

trump I can’t shake it, but does anyone feel like trump sounds like a covert stutterer? maybe it’s a possible mental decline- but he’s still obviously very sharp. But his flow these past years remind...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
3 points

Not a solution but an idea. You should try expanding your vocabulary. I have found that it has helped me tremendously when I’m stuck on any particular word. There are so many, and better, synonyms out...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution