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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2019
1 points

Damn, I was in a stuttering phase for my interview too. I got the job, but boy was that a tough one....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2019
1 points

this is literally me, and i’m in my stuttering phase now with an interview coming up ;-;...

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Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2019
1 points

at times, the stutter will happen when I know I need to say my name out loud (ie. going around a table and saying your name, ice breaker, next person to shake hands with/introduce yourself with, etc)....

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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2019
1 points

Job interviews were one of the worst things I could possibly have gone through. I couldn’t even introduce myself and I kept fidgeting around trying to get him to focus on anything but my stutter. Ever...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2019
4 points

Phone calls are the WORST for me. Luckily I do pretty well in IRL conversations, to the point where many people didn’t even know that I stutter until I told them...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterNov 11, 2019
28 points

How I stop my stutter

How I stop my stutter Almost every time I stutter it's the first word. After I say the first word I'll say uh uh uhhhh and then say it again. So after I say the first word I stop and take a small (or ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterNov 10, 2019
1 points

A's are one of the letters (at the start of words) that I get caught on the most! S's aren't always great either though, but they're far better for me than A's. It really is wild seeing the variations...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2019
2 points

I use O to start off my words. It sounds weird but it’s better than not being able to saying it...

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commentr/StutterNov 9, 2019
2 points

I know.. If I could take a medicine that would make me die in 20 years but I was talking fluidly, I would take it. Im just as frustrated as you are. This is kinda new also, Ecopipam is a D1 Antagoni...

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commentr/StutterNov 9, 2019
5 points

Lol using S’s would make things way worse, I like to use A’s, it’s interesting how different letters work for different people...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterNov 8, 2019
3 points

"S". I fucking hate "s". "S" words are the ones I stutter on the most. Heaven forbid it's a "st" or a "sl" word. If be lucky to get those out all......

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Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterNov 8, 2019
7 points

I get stuck on T. My name starts with T. So I try getting around it by starting with “My name is”, well guess what, I get stuck on M. I can’t beat life....

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 8, 2019
13 points

H’s, M’s, D’s, G’s and the Sh/Ch/Th sound love making me rethink if the word is important or not to the conversation.. it always is...

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Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterNov 8, 2019
3 points

At least you only need to say your name once. Eventually introduced myself to a company director like 6 weeks ago. Had another meeting with him yesterday. Most people had to reintroduce themselves. Go...

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commentr/StutterNov 6, 2019
1 points

My stutter is mild and not that noticeable in person any more, unless I'm super tired or run down. But when it comes to the phone? Fuck that! It's 2019, we should be able to do everything via email. M...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2019
3 points

I feel you. Talking on the phone is the worst for me. I prefer so much more talking in real life because on the phone I never know what they‘re thinking of me or if they‘re laughing at me. I have a ha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2019
2 points

I mean, I'm confident for the most part. I'm fine with most things and then certain things like my name and I guess this hinders me so badly...

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postr/StutterNov 3, 2019
11 points

Adult Onset Stutter

Adult Onset Stutter Hello, I'm a 30 year old male who developed a severe stutter two years ago. I have no prior personal or family history of stuttering and am struggling with it. The block prevents ...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2019
1 points

Offhand I can't think of any particular words I stutter on. I should start writing them down when it happens to see if there is a pattern. I used to stutter more as a kid, but now I can go weeks wit...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
1 points

I’m so sorry. Very relatable. I still remember when we had a substitute teacher at school and she went around asking everyone what their name was. Naturally, I stuttered on my name and she laughed and...

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