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commentr/StutterDec 9, 2019
2 points

Totally agree. I've been trying to be more upfront about my stutter and noticed that when I start by telling the audience that I stutter I feel less pressured and more relaxed in general, making the w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2019
4 points

Same situation, I had my thesis defense earlier and I think I have a few tips for you. I've learned some techniques from my speech therapist which I was able to apply in certain situations (mostly wh...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2019
6 points

I let every teacher know in my high school about my stutter within the first month. I was being called to read and answer just like everyone else but knowing that everyone is familiar with my speech m...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2019
3 points

The most life changing moment I had was when learned to tell people about my stutter. When someone asks me if I forgot my name I let them know I stutter. The :o surprised pikachu face and profuse apol...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2019
8 points

You’re not alone. For whatever reason in college I chose communications, and had to present constantly. I usually started off by saying something like, “First off I have a speech impediment and if it’...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2019
3 points

Hey :) You say you don't stutter but what you described sounds like a stutter to me. Life can suck sometimes, I know. Have you tried a speech therapist? I think the best thing for us is to expose ours...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionAdvice RequestsFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2019
2 points

I have a severe stutter (which speech therapy has never helped either). Whenever I go on interviews, I disclose upfront that I will require more time to speak, because of my stutter (the interviewer w...

Speech & StutteringSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterNov 26, 2019
10 points

They told me they stutter - What do I say?

They told me they stutter - What do I say? I met a new friend at school and they told me that they stutter. I didn't really know what to say because I didn't want to offend them, so I just nodded. Ma...

Community & SupportSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2019
2 points

this. self-disclosure can be super powerful. you have stated it, you are honest about it, and now if they have a problem with it it's 100% on them. of course, they very rarely do have a problem with i...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2019
3 points

I always let them know beforehand. Some lose interest right away, others are up for dating. The right person sees through the stutter....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling OthersDating & Romance
commentr/StutterNov 24, 2019
4 points

Hey there, I'm in my residency. I don't always stutter, but when I do, I may just state that I stuttered, but I don't apologize. When talking to my patients, I think it's important to be credible, b...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 24, 2019
13 points

I have friends who stutter who are MDs. Some of them stutter a lot, some of them don’t. If you want to chat with them, pm me and I’ll try and connect you. And, I’m not a doctor, but i work in healthca...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2019
1 points

Sorry for the miswording. I am fully aware that it is a disability. When looking for employment you have to carefully examine what caters for you, if its a job that involves telecommunication, no chan...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2019
5 points

Sup man! I'm 16 with a stutter also. Depending what grade you are in you've experienced the sheer torment that stuttering brings to school, it is arguably the worst phase of your stuttering. However w...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
School & Academic LifeEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 22, 2019
1 points

I think this is actually nice. You were able to find a solution to a problem. I also have trouble saying my name at times. You found a way to relay the information even when in a high pressure social ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2019
3 points

I work in college (I also have a mild stutter) and I've already been on the "other side" during selsction interviews numerous times. Having a stutter is ABSOLUTELY nothing that gives you any disadvant...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2019
1 points

Do it and tell them upfront about the issue and let them know you're nervous about coming across badly. They will not only accept and appreciate that you told them this, if anything it will help your ...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2019
1 points

do it for sure! in fact, telling them that you have a stutter may help with it and your chances of getting accepted...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2019
8 points

fucking do it mate, I did an interview with some school in the U.S. back then, I told the interviewees that I stuttered, long story short not only did I get admitted but I got full scholarship lol. No...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2019
1 points

Hehe, not a good feeling at all. Good to let them know before the interview that you stutter to ease the anxiety a bit....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others