Search

commentr/StutterNov 11, 2016
2 points

Seconding propranolol from my experience. I'm both a clutterer and a graduate speech therapist and I have it prescribed specifically for "speech anxiety." It truly helps me! I actually have two client...

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med OutcomesSide Effects & Risks
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2016
2 points

Not to push meds or anything, but I've had really good results with a small dose of Lexapro (plus, it has zero side effects for me). Apart from that, just feeling confident and happy with myself usual...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helpful Med OutcomesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterNov 11, 2016
7 points

Saphris and Propanolol helped me achieve near fluency

Saphris and Propanolol helped me achieve near fluency I've been working with a psychiatrist to try to reduce my stuttering through medication. The reason it is a psychiatrist and not a regular physici...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & Avoidance
Helpful Med OutcomesHarmful Med OutcomesSide Effects & Risks+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2016
1 points

Yes you could use an app instead of the SpeechEasy. The benefit of the SpeechEasy is that's going to be socially acceptable to wear in all situations. Even if others see it they'll assume it's a heari...

Therapy & ProfessionalMeds & Substances
Assistive DevicesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2016
1 points

Wow! That is quite an improvement! I would be happy with any improvement in my fluency. I have tried other drugs (klonopin, propranolol, buspar) with no luck. I am optimistic as well...do you thin...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesMedication InquiriesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2016
1 points

Wow! I wanted to be in the Pagoclone drug study...I was signed up for the 3rd trial...and that obviously never panned out. How much would you say your fluency improved (10%, 15%..etc)? I have a mil...

Meds & SubstancesCommunity & Support
Medication InquiriesHelpful Med OutcomesAdvice Requests
postr/StutterOct 18, 2016
2 points

Why do I only stutter rarely when I am drunk, and never stutter when on MDMA?

Why do I only stutter rarely when I am drunk, and never stutter when on MDMA? And how can this be carried over to sober states? I find myself drinking a lot to reduce anxiety and stuttering, so it wo...

Meds & Substances
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Helpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterOct 14, 2016
10 points

Study Will Test Drug Ecopipam’s Effectiveness in Treating Stuttering

Study Will Test Drug Ecopipam’s Effectiveness in Treating Stuttering Source: https://scienceblog.com/488258/study-will-test-drug-ecopipams-effectiveness-treating-stuttering/ Has anyone seen this or t...

Community & SupportMeds & Substances
Research & ResourcesHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterOct 2, 2016
5 points

A tip to help stuttering

A tip to help stuttering I'm actually quite different than most people when it comes to stuttering. Mine has nothing to do with anxiety but rather breathing. I always run out of breath after a sentenc...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesSocial & Relationships
Energy & Biological RhythmsHelpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)+1 more
postr/StutterSep 25, 2016
7 points

What are your weird moments of (nearly) perfect fluency?

What are your weird moments of (nearly) perfect fluency? Because I noticed recently that if I'm wearing headphones and listening to someone speak on loud volume (a podcast, a gaming streamer, a review...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2016
1 points

Haha same here! It's an exciting new project though....not getting my hopes up or anything..I've tried buspar and klonopin for my stuttering...nothing worked...but I love seeing stuttering in the new...

Meds & Substances
Medication InquiriesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2016
1 points

I know!! I was so hyped for Pagoclone a couple years ago....and we all know how that turned out. I never try to get my hopes up for stuff like this, but I think any medical research for stuttering i...

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2016
3 points

I just hope it won't be another Pagoclone debacle. It's still going to take ~10 years before these are on the market though, if they are proven to work....

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2016
1 points

You are so right dude. I discovered benzos and it vastly improved my speech, truly a miracle. However, I didn't want to be on drugs and benzos aren't meant to be prescribed for longer than I think 3 m...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesSide Effects & RisksHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2016
1 points

Well, that guy is a piece of shit. Yeah, try medication coupled with speech therapy. depending on what meds you get on, it may take a few weeks to kick in, but you will feel much better and there's pl...

Therapy & ProfessionalMeds & Substances
Seeking TherapyHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2016
2 points

Hi! My speech therapy took a very long time, a total of about 10 years and in total about 10 therapists (most were in the last couple of years though, therapist came more and more popular with people...

Therapy & ProfessionalMeds & Substances
Therapy ExperiencesPositive Therapy TechniquesUnhelpful Therapy Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2016
1 points

It says you can take up to 6 a day, I'm taking one a day every morning. If anything, I'm noticing a difference with being less fatigued in the afternoon ...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Energy & Biological RhythmsHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2016
2 points

Stutter varies over time for all of us. Careful that you're not just experiencing placebo (lest you spend money on something you don't need). The anecdotal is fickle like that....

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Cycles & RandomnessHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterSep 9, 2016
6 points

Something that is helping

Something that is helping So, I'm now 30 and I've had a stutter and a stammer for as long as I can remember. It's been my nemesis and my friend over the years, and over the last few years - I've start...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesSocial & Relationships
Situational VariabilityEnergy & Biological RhythmsHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2016
1 points

None at all. Granted, I'm prescribed to take these medications for *anxiety*, not stuttering. But still, since stuttering causes anxiety and vice-versa, it's very beneficial. I suppose that a negativ...

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med OutcomesSide Effects & Risks