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commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2021
3 points

Breath in deeply and then say it.. we as stutterers are holding our breath before talking. For talking fluency our breathing needs to flow...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 20, 2021
34 points

The cure?

The cure? Howdy I’ve been stuttering for 20 years now but as of late I’ve made a real effort to rid of my self of this affliction. I’ve been great strides with concerns to my fluency by using prolong...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological RhythmsBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2021
1 points

neurologist is the right professional to get a diagnosis. It could be a brain stroke for instance which i've heard that can cause repentine disfluency but if you say that you can read out loud and spe...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2021
1 points

Hey do you still have it? Also stutter blocking can also be triggered by masturbation!!! I started having a stutter block after pmo! Stop looking at pmo for 3-6 months and it will be gone....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2021
1 points

This happens to me all the time. I’m talking about something and then i’m suddenly stuck because I lost my train of thoughts. Eventually, I’ll stutter. What I do is to think about the whole sentence s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2021
3 points

I struggle with that too. Forgetfulness can be part of a block...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2021
1 points

Heh... I don't tend to breathe when I block or repeat myself. It's just no sound or the same sound, until I get past it. Sometimes people think the connection has dropped. Main thing is to keep moving...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2021
1 points

That sounds like quite the typical case: Kids in speech therapy don't typically get to the more advanced stuff, and the therapists they encounter don't typically do much with them beyond simple, or pe...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
7 points

Stutter when alone?

Stutter when alone? I’ve had a lifelong stutter my whole life. And today I noticed I stutter sometimes when I talk to myself. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this?...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
13 points

cashier job making life impossible

cashier job making life impossible I’ve had a stutter since I was a child and it has always fluctuated. Recently, I got a job as a cashier at goodwill during a time of influent speech and it’s making ...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesFrustration & AngerHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
1 points

I'm not sure. He doesn't play by himself with toys very often. He does stutter when playing with his sister or cousin....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
2 points

I can't even imagine about reading something in public and i don't stutter much normally, but speaking/reading in public and over the phone are my nemesis. One of the most embarassing times of my life...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
52 points

I was just diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that is important to tell people about...

I was just diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder that is important to tell people about... The only problem? I CANT FREAKING SAY IT. C-ccc-ccccceliac disease 😖 This is something I must tell people...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & StoppagesQuality of Life
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
20 points

Advice on my 8 year old son would be extremely helpful. New to this sub.

Advice on my 8 year old son would be extremely helpful. New to this sub. Hello all. Father to an incredible 8 year old boy. He has adhd and a severe stutter. It seems in the last 2 years to be getting...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsBlocks & StoppagesShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2021
1 points

That's tough to hear. That's my biggest fear honestly. I probably wouldn't block on the hello but somewhere in the middle of the conversation seems to be my weak point. Don't let it get to you man, yo...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesHope & Motivation
postr/StutterFeb 9, 2021
2 points

I dont really..stutter?

I dont really..stutter? Hello guys,the title may sound paradoxical at first sight,given that i am even writing here,but let me elaborate.I have the innate ability to speak flawlessly,but i feel like i...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2021
4 points

It’s horrible. I hate it. Just last week, I asked the cashier at a rite aid/cvs (don’t want to say which for obvious reasons) if they had something. He said he wasn’t sure, & said that he could “...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 8, 2021
15 points

Not able to say the words I want is worse than a nightmare.

Not able to say the words I want is worse than a nightmare. I've been trying to keep this to myself but am unable to do so due to all the pent-up frustration that's been suffocating me. Why do we hav...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesQuality of Life+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 7, 2021
3 points

Should I tell work?

Should I tell work? I have always had a stutter, severe as a child and more mild as I've got older. However, recently my speech has deteriorated significantly, especially in the past year. I have star...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2021
1 points

Airfield Electrician at an airport I have to communicate with operations and the air traffic control tower on the radios to get clearance to drive on the taxiways. I get anxious at times knowing the ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations