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postr/StutterApr 16, 2024
8 points

I Tired Of How My Life Is & Need Some Advice

I Tired Of How My Life Is & Need Some Advice I physically can’t continue life like this anymore. Although I’m doing quite decent at University, I keep getting into depressive slumps that tank my perfo...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
2 points

As a guy in my late 20s who's struggled with stuttering since childhood, I know how tough it can be. I used to feel embarrassed in speech class and bullied because of it. One tip that really helped ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterApr 16, 2024
69 points

A Note to Those in Their Early 20s still with a Stutter [Serious]

A Note to Those in Their Early 20s still with a Stutter [Serious] Dear All, Society sometimes, or all the time just doesn’t get us. They say “oh how hard can it be? Just. don’t. STUTTER.” Profes...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideMindset shift+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
10 points

It's not really that simple. If you go through research and the experiences of people who stutter, you find that the severity of the stutter does not necessarily decide the kind of impact it has on a ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationTrauma & PsychologicalIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
9 points

Yes, certainly. I learned kindness, compassion, courage, strength, humility and wisdom from it. But like another person commented, even I wonder 'at what cost?'. Because I often think that the trauma ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalSadness & HopelessnessIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterApr 16, 2024
1 points

This is it, My Final Attempt At Life. I Call It My Contract Of Death

This is it, My Final Attempt At Life. I Call It My Contract Of Death Being who gave life to existence, before the womb and before I had thought. Please be the judge and the reminder to seek a swift en...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressHelplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
postr/StutterApr 16, 2024
8 points

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? Does anyone ever think of their stutter as a good thing?...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
2 points

"What comes to mind when you think of someone who stutters? Is that person male or female? Are they weak and nervous, or powerful and heroic? If you have a choice, would you like to marry them, introd...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & BullyingResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
5 points

Certainly. I never said that my preference for one explanation implies that I would deny objective data. Intellectually, I am fully committed to the truth. At the same time, this hypothesis is not pro...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2024
2 points

Yes, it is extremely interesting. I find it concerning that it is possible that brain/neurological differences in people who stutter might be the result of stuttering and not it's cause. Because in my...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalResearch & Resources+1 more
postr/stutteringApr 14, 2024
3 points

This shit is actually nerfing me

This shit is actually nerfing me I go on omegle every once and a while (now ome tv cause omegle was shut down) and I have my camera on but don't use my mic and just type cause I dont wanna wake my fam...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionDating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
17 points

Communication isn't the same as fluency my friend. I work in communication professionally and have for 8 years. I stutter like shit, but (written and verbally) I'm good at communicating thoughts and ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
2 points

I’m extremely sorry to hear that, but what makes you think it is because of your stutter?...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2024
4 points

It is an exclusive club, especially for female PWS. As far as trying to commiserate with other stutterers, I usually don't try to let them know we’re going through the same challenge. It’s always been...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterApr 13, 2024
9 points

Do you care if other people who stutter acknowledge your stutter?

Do you care if other people who stutter acknowledge your stutter? I have had a moderate stutter for 30+ years and it has really made me an introverted person. I get really excited when I meet other pe...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Friendships & BelongingIdentity & Self-PerceptionValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2024
8 points

You have a stutter. That's something you can't change. So focus on the things you *can* change. For me, that was losing weight, exercising more often, eating better, playing basketball, and spending l...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterApr 13, 2024
30 points

How do you build confidence and self-esteem with a stutter?

How do you build confidence and self-esteem with a stutter? I'm down in the dumps at the moment and completely at my wit's end. I could easily go days without uttering a word if given the chance. I...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
postr/StutterApr 13, 2024
3 points

Brain tumor and life-long stutter

Brain tumor and life-long stutter I've posted here earlier about this, but I'm posting this again just to make some of you who are adults and stutter without any obvious reason, think if you should ha...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainAnxiety & Social JudgmentTrauma & Psychological+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2024
1 points

i don‘t think my stutter affects my personality or limits me in life, at least not in the way others here describe it. i don’t care about validation from others anymore, all i care about is if i can l...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2024
1 points

Interesting take on my question, you make some good points although I have to disagree with you on two things: 1.) "You only think you would be an outgoing boss because you never had the chance to."...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception