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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2024
7 points

I had an officer here in San Francisco once. He said my right brake light was out. Initially it was a legitimate stop. History on my stammer. I make Porky Pig speech sound like he never has a stammer....

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2024
10 points

Been pulled over twice. Once for speeding at 17. Second because my license plate was expired, but I had the order form so it was all good. A third time wasn’t really a pulled over, but I ran off the r...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 20, 2024
25 points

How is it being pulled over with a stutter

How is it being pulled over with a stutter I’m about to start driving and i’m always scared of getting pulled over and stuttering horribly and they think i’m drunk 😭 So just curious on other people’s...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2024
1 points

I usually wait until I actually stutter in the interview. I pause for a moment and say something like "By the way, I have a speech impairment/stutter." Then I just continue. It has always worked very ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2024
1 points

I don’t. I mean sometimes I don’t depending on who it is, if it’s family I don’t really care but if it’s a random, I pray and hope I don’t stutter and so far I’ve been okay except in highschool it was...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2024
10 points

I feel the same way. It kind of boggles me when fluent people have social anxiety. Like what are you afraid of lol....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2024
14 points

i often feel like an extrovert trapped in this body. although I'm not sure if not having a stutter would have helped me not have so many insecurities, it certainly would have helped with social anxiet...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2024
1 points

If you can let them know by devices ahead of time then do that.   If not possible then open with it. Start with a hand shake, a smile, and rehearse a line that's easy for you to say that you have a sp...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2024
1 points

💯 relate.. It wild how just saying your name can be a struggle and then that stupid ass question comes up " you don't know your own name?" It is what it is.. just got 2 keep pushing through like w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2024
2 points

If you have a way to contact them through email in advance you can introduce yourself a little bit. Say something along the lines of... Thank you for the opportunity to interview with McDonalds. The...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 19, 2024
8 points

How do I bring up my speech impediment during a job interview?

How do I bring up my speech impediment during a job interview? I don't have a stutter (though I do stutter sometimes), but I have a rare speech impediment (Apraxia of Speech) and am also prone to free...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2024
1 points

I relate. I had something similar happen to me just before I got onto the airplane. She asked for my first and last name before scanning the ticket so I nervously prepared to give it to her but of cou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2024
2 points

I just saw your in Belgium. I know some chapters have their monthly meeting either by Zoom or Google chat. If you locate one that does send the chapter leader a email and they will provide you with th...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentLoss of Control
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2024
1 points

Every time I prepare myself, believing I can face my fears, but when the moment arrives, that belief crumbles into dust....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 19, 2024
20 points

How to flirt with a girl if you stutter?

How to flirt with a girl if you stutter? I'm 21 years old and I stutter, I stutter a lot, blocking out words and sometimes prolonging them, when I'm very nervous I can't speak because I hold my breath...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesAnticipating Stuttering+1 more
postr/StutterDec 19, 2024
2 points

you should try this

you should try this After 1 month of using ashwaganda ksm-66 and L-Theanine, I can say you should try both ksm-66 : You should use it daily, it is very good and helps regulate mood, reduce stress an...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2024
1 points

i don't know how old you are but I'm 22 and I have the same issues more and more. I've just joined this sub but I assume most people here experience anxiety around phone calls, but being a young perso...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2024
3 points

Beautifully written. I experienced the same thing today when going to pick up my prescription at the pharmacy — which ironically enough, if I don’t have, I end up stuttering more. Sitting in the dri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2024
2 points

I can relate. And i start to get anxious just by reading this. And I don't even stutter but i have fear of stutter...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2024
3 points

Yes, this!! The waiting kills me, it's so bad. Saying something spontaneously is bad but "seeing the danger come closer" causes a different kind of panic and dread. I've also noticed what you said ab...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+1 more