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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2023
3 points

If you feel like your speech is holding you back from your goals then definitely go back to speech therapy. I feel like with stuttering, at least for myself, it kind of a toxic cycle. I get nervous...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2023
1 points

For me it also goes away when I'm angry so I'll try raising my voice a bit like I'm in the military its prob gonna sound a Lil bit weird but that better then blocking. Thanks....

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Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2023
3 points

I have the same issue. My advice probably isn’t appropriate for a corporate job but has helped me with my career in the military. Get angry. Rarely do I stutter when I force myself to get aggressive a...

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Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2023
1 points

Interesting. Never noticed if that happens for me but I'll try and note it now. Being underslept, and certain medication like modafinil make mine way worse. Never noticed if alcohol makes a difference...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2023
1 points

Real interesting. Thanks for linking. I often feel like I stutter less at work on Mondays when I spend the entire Sunday talking with friends, like I’ve built momentum and maybe that relieves stress...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2023
1 points

I’ve done rotc which was pre military training which isn’t exactly the same but it is similar as far as a basic military setting. What I can say is that it did help my stutter because of the environme...

Causes & Variability
Situational VariabilityStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2023
6 points

It’s 99% psychological for me. (Stutterer for 25 years) I can speak fluently out loud to myself and read fluently (mostly) out loud to myself. With others, I can’t do either. Therefore it’s in my hea...

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postr/StutterJan 9, 2023
48 points

My (32m) tips for stuttering

My (32m) tips for stuttering I have been stuttering my whole life on and off and I'm almost stutter free except for when I'm angry or if I'm really stressed out and in a bad place mentally. Here's my ...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
1 points

>I change the words I use to express myself sometimes AS I AM SPEAKING because I know the word is about to not work. I agree and a study showed that PWS can 90% of the times - predict a stutter co...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
1 points

>I do anticipate my stutter. Thank you for your detailed answer. The conclusion is then, before your ninth grade, you didn't have this trigger: * anticipation After your ninth grade you had thi...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
3 points

I did them on and off for about 12 years. I still try but I lack consistency. Additionally the most common breath watching type meditation is really hard for me, because as soon as I close my eyes neg...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
3 points

Also look at this SLPs video who gave a speech to NSA about the mechanism that is stopping airflow to your vocal chords. Valsalva maneuver - unwanted automatic clenching of lower core muscles that im...

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Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
2 points

Sorry I wasn't clear. It makes the stuttering much worse. I feel tensed, nervous, even more anxious. I start blocking a lot more. It's like speaking becomes much more difficult physically and really e...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
3 points

Stuttering is most likely a neurological issue. As everything concerning the brain, the use of medications has proven very unsuccessful so far, look for example at all the falling Alzheimer’s trials w...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
0 points

Stop holding your breath. You cannot block when you are breathing my guy....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
2 points

>I know that causing tension by forcing it out isn't the correct way to do it, but I cannot help it. I can't even answer a simple "how are you" or say "have a good day". Someone with this type of ...

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postr/StutterJan 7, 2023
29 points

Tips to improve stuttering from the book Stuttering foundations and clinical applications (2023) by Yairi & Carol H. Seery - both PhD researchers - page 1 until 94 (out of 500 pages)

Tips to improve stuttering from the book Stuttering foundations and clinical applications (2023) by Yairi & Carol H. Seery - both PhD researchers - page 1 until 94 (out of 500 pages) **Tips**: * ...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
5 points

>If I were able to forget I stuttered, would it go away? **Question #1:** What is your opinion? I mean, do you think stuttering goes away if you forget that you stutter? In my opinion, yes and no...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2023
17 points

👏👏👏Beautifully said. I study psychology and this is spot on. I have to say that I think of the perception of threat will be gone then the stuttering will be gone too. I’m actually mixed about this ...

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postr/StutterJan 6, 2023
39 points

Why we don't stutter when we talk to ourselves

Why we don't stutter when we talk to ourselves It’s true. Most people who stutter, don’t stutter when they talk to themselves, or read aloud to themselves. They only stutter when other people are pre...

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