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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
5 points

Breathing out when you speak a word is the key. As a recovered stutterer, I realize the importance of controlling breath while speaking....

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterMar 3, 2023
12 points

What is the one thing you would recommend to someone who stutter?

What is the one thing you would recommend to someone who stutter? What worked for you the most? Pills? Speech terapy? Change of lifestyle? Etc......

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
3 points

That’s why almost 100%of covert stutterers have trouble w their name. You need to be willing to let ppl hear your repetitions, make eye contact and begin on exhales. Without those habits, your name w...

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Hiding & ConcealmentFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
1 points

If you can shut off the worrying, then def do that. But whrn you realize that is likely impossible to *just do it*, you can try doing the things that work - begin on exhale, make eye contact...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
3 points

Bro, the technique I am trying to learn consists in prolonging the first sound and the transition to the second sound of the word you are stuck, and if the word starts with a consonant that can't be p...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
2 points

Instead of taking a deep breath just talk on exhale, I'll note that, thank you brother, I'll try that too!...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
2 points

Please please please don’t try taking a deep breath breath. The science, and people who have become nearly fluent will all tell you it probably makes it worse. Instead, simply begin speaking on a...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
2 points

Guess what? Forcing your words out is actually what’s causing the blocks. It’s like those “Chinese finger traps” (I’m sure there’s a better name but I’m unaware…) The havbits that works for me and...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
2 points

Try not to think about what you are going to say. There is also this acting technique I forget the name of it. But you embody an adjective. Like moody, frantic, happy and you go into the conversation ...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
2 points

Don't commit to blocking. You are consciously trying to push thru just don't do that. It's better to just stop speaking, take a 2 second pause and then try the technique again. After practicing them y...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
2 points

What’s voluntary repetitions? I like the begin talking on exhale idea, I normally start exhaling on the first word....

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
2 points

Thank you for your words of encouragement, I appreciate it a lot bro! Telling people that you stutter is amazing, I do that often, people are always compassive and it brings a light "vibe" to the so...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
1 points

Stop trying to speak and take a deep breath and say what you want slowly. That always helps me if I hit a bad block. I realize I block more when I’m rushing to get out what I’m trying to say...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
2 points

It's not about fluency at all. It's about easy, comfortable, enjoyable communication. This channel is a great resource. I'd start with the first video https://youtube.com/@OpenStutter...

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Acceptance & PrideFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
5 points

First off, be kind to yourself and congratulate yourself for even making the attempt to use stuttering techniques in public! It’s a very challenging thing to do and you’re learning how to talk in a ne...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
5 points

What you think about stuttering makes a lot of sense bro. Maybe the "level of difficulty" of a real-life situation is much higher than the therapy practice, and that makes it harder to use the techniq...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
8 points

Most people cannot use techniques bc most techniques from SLPs are actually not meant for PWS. Many ppl get easier blocks during therapy for one reason - a block happens from trying to hide suttering...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2023
1 points

You GOT this. A few things that always (and still) help me: 1. Practice infront of a mirror and/or with of family and friends as an audience. It will allow you to know what sounds you’ll be saying, t...

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Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterMar 2, 2023
27 points

I can't use techniques in real-life situations.

I can't use techniques in real-life situations. I learned some techniques in stuttering therapy that I know help me a lot and reduce a lot the duration of my stuttering, the technique is still awkward...

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Fluency TechniquesLoss of ControlAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2023
5 points

Yesterday I also had a presentation to give in my class and I was insanely stressed but I had some tips that helped me deal with the stuttering. 1. Remember to take breaths every few words and not whe...

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Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight