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21 years old Italian stutterer here, been one since 6-7 years old. It's true, you probably can't get rid of stuttering completely, but you can improve, build up confidence and silence your thoughts a...

Factors affecting stuttering

Factors affecting stuttering What factors do you think makes the stutter (silent blocks in my case) more severe than it already is. I think i have to come to the point that if your stutter cant be eli...

Thanks but how can I ignore the reactions or stop being sensitive or being weak? Every time I think about the past times I got hurt I think what did I do to deserve this? Why can't I have a normal lif...

From crying so much this morning, my eyes still hurt

From crying so much this morning, my eyes still hurt Hi all. Thanks for your replies in advance. I posted a while ago on here detailing my situation but I need some more advice. I had a mental breakd...

Is anyone else's self esteem shattered?

Is anyone else's self esteem shattered? I'm at work now, stuttered all day. I'm about to get off in 10 minutes (thank You Lord). As soon as I get to my bedroom I am turning off all my lights and I'm g...

I'm usually the one helping others here but today I felt truly defeated. I can't take this.

I'm usually the one helping others here but today I felt truly defeated. I can't take this. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm usually the one helping other stutterers out and giving them advice. I ...

You hit it straight on the head with the more you pressure yourself, the worse it comes out . I understand a weird comment but threatening to punch me lmao that's just acting bitchy because you want t...

I quit my last job over it. I totally see where you're coming from. I was also told by a coworker at the same job that she'd "punch the stutter out of me". It's tough to say the least ...

That sounds awful, people don't understand what a struggle it is for us. I wouldn't quit now but I'd definitely be look for a job that doesn't involve sales that is still in your profession. It's not ...

This sucks. I’m going to quit my job

This sucks. I’m going to quit my job I need to vent. This post is difficult. I’ve kind of managed to control my stuttering over the years; I believe I’ve gotten better. I’m fact, when I was in my twe...

> In addition, I'm not a jerk, I generally think I'm pretty nice to people, and one big reason is because of my stutter. I probably would have ended up being an egotistical jerk otherwise. If anyt...

Days like these suck ass. All you can do it try and push pass them. It'll get better eventually but until then, feel free to vent your fustrations here. You're among friends here :)...

What stuttering got me is much empathy but it doesn't help me much in this world, probably because society doesn't rely on empathy rather narcissism. Also stuttering put me in inside, I'm shy and rese...

They do know that i stutter and they feel too uncomfortable whenever i can't get a word out. It's like a continuous cycle of disappointment....

It is not easy at all, and I often wonder why I was handed this situation as well. I will say though, it hardens and humbles you. The phrase I remember another stutterer saying is it's like "a sword b...

Sick and tired

Sick and tired Im really getting sick and tired of everyone around me. Whenever i stutter people act like I have a mental illness and ignore me for the rest of the day. And what bothers me most is th...

Wow, what a bunch of jerks. That's good that you stood up for yourself and filed a formal complaint. Here's my most recent insensitive experience towards stuttering: I was interviewing for a profess...

I find it frustrating but that is when that person gets to hear about the history of stuttering. Lol...

No. I dont even like my coworkers that do it. It sends me into a rage when i get laughed at when i get stuck in a word....

Can you be friends with people who laugh or smile when you stutter?

Can you be friends with people who laugh or smile when you stutter? It seriously pisses me off everytime. I get just the tiny bit nervous and end up stuttering and seeing how people react to it makes ...