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commentr/StutterDec 12, 2020
3 points

I’m 30. Been stuttering since I was 6 — however, from that age until about 16, it was pretty mild/moderate. Suddenly progressed to severe (like Ken Pile in “A Fish Called Wanda” severe) from 16 onward...

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postr/StutterDec 11, 2020
6 points

Speech Therapy Helpful for You?

Speech Therapy Helpful for You? Hello everyone :), I'm a speech therapist and I have several students right now who stutter. I wanted to ask you a few questions: 1. Did you receive speech therapy as...

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commentr/StutterDec 11, 2020
2 points

These were all great advice but I would like to add that there is no shame in going to a psychiatrist if you are seeing yourself as dysfunctional and unable to meet appointments or work with your empl...

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commentr/StutterDec 11, 2020
3 points

I’m in the field for a reason 😅 Hope yours resolves. That’s a luxury most of us aren’t afforded :)...

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commentr/StutterDec 11, 2020
2 points

That’s fair. Basically, for most of us, the hardest parts come when we fight it. The more you insist on not stuttering, the harder you block, and the more pronounced your secondary behaviors are. If...

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commentr/StutterDec 10, 2020
2 points

There's no way we can answer this! Please work with your doctor(s) to see if something like speech therapy can help you. There's no 'cure' for stutter as we know it....

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commentr/StutterDec 10, 2020
2 points

Go for it! I’m a stutterer but am studying a degree in Speech and Language Therapy to help people with speech impediments or swallowing difficulties. Don’t let your stammer hold you back...

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commentr/StutterDec 9, 2020
2 points

Consult a speech therapist, It can be cured if you are younger as told by speech therapist I met recently. It was too late for me but hope it is not in your case. We can also improve a little in stut...

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commentr/StutterDec 9, 2020
5 points

Go to your school counselor and discuss speech therapy. Also, go to YouTube and look for other PWS and learn their techniques. There is no cure but there are techniques to assist you with blocks, ...

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commentr/StutterDec 8, 2020
2 points

“the fear of it keeps it alive”. Yeah that’s pretty relatable. The fear/nervousness always makes it much worse. Whenever I forget I stutter I can be almost completely fluent. My situation is probably ...

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commentr/StutterDec 5, 2020
1 points

I have tried speech therapy, went to pyscologist and done hypnotherapy, i also have ups and downs and this is what it is, we cannot ignore the reality, of it and this is what i feel and what i feel i ...

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commentr/StutterDec 5, 2020
4 points

My speech? Fine - ups and downs as expected, not many surprises. Not terribly interesting, to be honest. - Are you sure you're okay? Do you have any therapy options available?...

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commentr/StutterDec 5, 2020
1 points

Hey Devin, thanks for the reply. Have you heard of Lee Lovett? He’s an ex stutterer who wrote a book that has helped people a ton! I’m only on page 60 but so far his experiences he describes really re...

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commentr/StutterDec 4, 2020
2 points

For people with distressing lives, therapy can definitely be a good idea. But of course, we shouldn't be self-diagnosing, so we should always see our doctor before we assume anything....

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commentr/StutterDec 3, 2020
2 points

Is this more of a general article on stuttering or do you have any specific topics in mind? Or is this more of a personal essay surrounding your experience with your stutter? Feel free to DM me and I'...

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2020
1 points

Hey there. I'm 24, and I've noticeably stuttered since 2nd grade. I'm currently getting my Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and I consider stuttering to be my "thing." Without doxxing myse...

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2020
1 points

I have the same problem where mine isn't a mental illness and it's just a bad habit. Just talking to people seems to help me and if you can't talk then I'd suggest bringing a notepad to places and wri...

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2020
1 points

I started in April we do breathing exercises as well as other exercises that are reading or syllables, I thought maybe these elementary words I can say without stuttering, I know that therapy does no...

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2020
1 points

Hello, 1) From my experience stuttering is closely related with psychology also, so I wished my parents introduced me to child psychologist along with speech therapy as soon as they spotted the stut...

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commentr/StutterDec 2, 2020
1 points

How long have you been going? What have you been taught? What are you training? What are your expectations about the therapy?...

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