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My mom ruined my confidence in a way/ Yappathon

My mom ruined my confidence in a way/ Yappathon I want to explain this in full detail. So I apologize if I type too much for you guys to read. Quick disclaimer, I am developmentally delayed and autis...

To bash my head in a wall, think before what you wanna say, I only stutter because I think about it, and others. I hate it when non-stutterers act like they know everything about it then the person wi...

Yeah I got told it’s wrong to use filler words like ummm or and or aaaa but it helps me and I’m 26 and now I think it helps me to be a bit more fluent...

Nothing to lose, except being told not to do something that works. Maintaining fluency by using synonyms / alternate words provides positive reinforcement and can retrain the brain into fluent speakin...

Well done on your progress. The only way is up. Filler words for the most part aren't the answer, but progress nonetheless. Ideally you would get to a point where you don't need filler words, volunta...

That’s awesome, must have been a great trip! Happy that it seems like you’re not letting it affect your life too much either. Improv was actually good practice for coming up with what to say on the fl...

Nice, really cool that you took improv. Honestly don't think I could do improv now. You're doing well. I've done similar though by travelling a lot, putting myself in situations where I must speak (l...

There with you, able to get away with substituting words most of the time, I feel like I have a thesaurus in my head sometimes lmao. Even most of my close friends do not realize I stutter until I have...

Anyone else kind of get away with using lots of filler/substitutions?

Anyone else kind of get away with using lots of filler/substitutions? I used to fear stuttering and think about it 99% of the time. Like nearly 100% consumed with constant fear and negative feedback l...

For me, I tried heart rate lowering pills, unfortunately they didn’t help me in the presentation, but what really helped me was mindfulness, meditation, relaxation, and silence. I didn’t talk much and...

I wish stuttering terminology was different from normal disfluencies of non stutterers

I wish stuttering terminology was different from normal disfluencies of non stutterers The word "stutter" refers to the actual condition, but it looks refers to fluent people who mix up their words wh...

Never force a block bro. Just change the thought when you sense it coming. Approach what you’re trying to change from a different angle. Or use a synonym. If there isn’t one then just describe the wor...

I am really starting to doubt my approach now whenever I have job interviews, I usually start with the phrase "I have a speech impediment" without stuttering, Then profusely stutter for the rest of th...

Stuttering is so complex in this way. I have this deep seeded belief that I need to tell people I'm working on my speech before I can make modifications. And I KNOW deep down inside that I don't need ...

Just say “have fun on your trip” or “ I hope you have a wonderful vacation” Much simpler instead of some wish you thing. That sentence doesn’t even make any sense....

There are other good coaches. William D Parry doesn't seem to be too popular but his scientific approach to stuttering made me develop a much more healthy relation to my stuttering. Now I don't view i...

Was in sophomore year in college and sadly had to call up the apartment complex I was going to since I was transferring campuses. I talk to this kid around my age on the phone and I said something (I ...

Nah dont let a small stutter rule ur life as a person. Idk how old u are but i have always had a bad stutter as well, the typa stutter that got me moving out of my control. But i never let it define m...

Cant agree more with u. Matter fact thats what i did in 9th grade I had this stutter that made me scared of making new friends, but one day i said fuck it and joined a group of people in the cafeteria...

I get it man i have a stutter that involves involuntary movements, blocks, wrong breathing technique etc.., but it didnt stop me from socializing and making friends, cuz believe me man people wont eve...