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postr/StutterJul 13, 2021
14 points

Total speech block (physically and mentally)

Total speech block (physically and mentally) Hey all, I am new to this sub. I am in my mid-twenties and have had a transient stutter since childhood. Over the last few years, I have had the following...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesLoss of Control
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
5 points

My first ever block I remember was when I was at the gym one day working out when I was a junior in high school, I was tryna say “You still using this machine?”. It ended up coming out as “Y-y-y-y-y-y...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterJul 12, 2021
1 points

Just had a phone job interview and had the worst blocks of my life

Just had a phone job interview and had the worst blocks of my life [removed]...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJul 11, 2021
2 points

Anyone else have difficulty writing certain letters?

Anyone else have difficulty writing certain letters? When I write, my hand will often freeze up and block when trying to write certain letters at the beginning of sentences. It feels much like an actu...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJul 10, 2021
5 points

Can someone give me some clarification?

Can someone give me some clarification? Hi A bit of context, I am 23M and have been stuttering since I can remember. My stutter isn’t so bad, it depends from day to day and the situation I am in. My ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingBlocks & StoppagesLoss of Control
commentr/StutterJul 10, 2021
1 points

I’m the same way and have block stutter. I wouldn’t mention that you stutter because they are going to notice it anyway. (Makes you much nervous) If you already have a job, go in there like you don’t...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJul 10, 2021
13 points

Magnesium and Thiamin

Magnesium and Thiamin Hi, having success for my stutter with good quality magnesium and vitamin c (vitamin c helps the magnesium absorb). Can say my name easily now.. had a great 2 years but recently...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med OutcomesBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJul 10, 2021
2 points

Getting a job

Getting a job Ok so this post has 2 main purposes/questions... 1: what jobs/careers are good/easy for a stutterer? 2: do you all disclose during an interview that you have a stutter (or any other d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 10, 2021
3 points

That’s one of my strategies too, issue is if I don’t get there in about 10 seconds, I’ve already lost....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2021
1 points

I have blocks. My SO says it seems like I think too fast for my words, he think it’s cute apparently...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterJul 8, 2021
55 points

The Most Mentally Painful Experience

The Most Mentally Painful Experience I know many of my wonderful, strong, stuttering peeps have this exact problem so I'm not worried, but you know what fucking hurts, when saying what's on your mind...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterJul 8, 2021
3 points

My stuttering started about a year ago, but it has a strange effect at times I don’t see talked about

My stuttering started about a year ago, but it has a strange effect at times I don’t see talked about About a year ago I developed a stuttering problem. It’s stress related, and only comes up in times...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringBlocks & StoppagesOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2021
4 points

I did! I worked as the front-line IT help desk for my university for 4 years with a moderate-to-severe stutter. One of the best things I ever did for myself. My confidence on the phone and speaking wi...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2021
11 points

That is a type of stutter called blocking. Try breathing slowly and exhaling as you start to say the word. You may sound a little “breathy” but I find it helps. Also, the changing to another word is a...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJul 7, 2021
5 points

I don't know if it is a stutter or not but my tongue usually stuck when the word contain B , S , U , T ,G , C , O.

I don't know if it is a stutter or not but my tongue usually stuck when the word contain B , S , U , T ,G , C , O. I know what to speak but when these letters comes my tongue is stuck and I can't spea...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2021
2 points

If I stutter slightly, they just ignore it. If the stutter is severe: 1) when talking to strangers or acquaintances, they stare and end the conversation abruptly and awkwardly 2) when talking to frien...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Listener ReactionsBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJul 6, 2021
1 points

Wow, that *is* a severe stutter. I applaud his perseverance. And I thought I have a severe stutter. I definitely can flow more smoothly than that gentlemen, even in such a public forum which is typic...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesSeverity & FluctuationRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJul 2, 2021
3 points

How can I reduce speech blocks ? well the good news is through out time my stuttering has been getting better from always repeating some word to some speech blocks

How can I reduce speech blocks ? well the good news is through out time my stuttering has been getting better from always repeating some word to some speech blocks ...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJul 1, 2021
37 points

I stuttered like crazy on a date

I stuttered like crazy on a date Hello! I was on a second date with him yesterday, on the first one I hardly ever stuttered, he only noticed my lisp. After date I apologized him for the way I'm tal...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Dating & RomanceBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJun 30, 2021
4 points

Great Stuttering Books/Pdfs/Videos that have helped you.

Great Stuttering Books/Pdfs/Videos that have helped you. Hey! I'm trying to cure/moderate my annoying stutter, and I was hoping ya'll could recommend me some books, pdfs, or videos that you've read/wa...

Community & SupportSpeech & Stuttering
Advice RequestsBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations