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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2023
3 points

Negatively. People avoid speaking to you in social settings and make fun behind your back or in your face. People assume you’re not intelligent (both adults and kids) throughout school, university an...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2023
1 points

I am sure I have lost jobs or promotions because of it. But I also never wanted to be a manager - I just want to work and not deal with the politics - so that definitely has something to do with it b...

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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2023
1 points

Stuttering has been tremendously horrible in school, some as an adult even. Any good happens with ease at my pharmacy, where the ladies help me....

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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2023
1 points

On the positive side - people will remember you forever. "That guy who stutters" - society considers u naive and innocent. So u can get away doing anything horrible.. 😁😁 - if you have stutter peopl...

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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2023
1 points

My stutter never had any truly positive impact. It gives shape to my personality more than I care to admit, which I think is the only good thing. I'm a good listener and I deeply appreciate romantic r...

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Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2023
1 points

Hi there! I’m a chronic Redditor, of course I’ll answer LOL. I still stutter and it fluctuates between good days and bad days where I can barely say a word but I have a successful career in academia ...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2023
1 points

I've been taking setralin for over a decade now, though I only take half a tablet (25mg) I notice a big improvement in reucing anxiety when it comes to speaking and improved confidense. I would recom...

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postr/StutterDec 29, 2023
1 points

Am I going to struggle as a CPS agent?

Am I going to struggle as a CPS agent? I may land a job as a CPS agent and pay isn’t too bad for where I’m at in my life. However I have a mild-moderate stutter and was wondering if anyone did CPS wit...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2023
1 points

You should have the right to do whatever career you want to. You can relate well to people, because you are a person. A real live equal human being. It may not feel that way sometimes, but that's just...

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Access & RightsEmployment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2023
1 points

I work in a technical support role for corporate. It's really difficult when you get random calls on Teams but you so desperate for that pay cheque that it makes you answer that call lol. If there's ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2023
1 points

I worked in customer service on the phone for a few years. It was hell, specially the first months, but I needed the job so I soldiered it up and sticked to it. Now I’m thankful I did, because it did ...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerSituational VariabilityHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2023
1 points

If you can do the job without stressing about your speech, you might find it a positive influence on your fluency. If the position doesn't work out, at least you know you gave it a fair shake. If yo...

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Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
postr/StutterDec 27, 2023
1 points

Should I fulfill a Customer Service Representative position that is work from home/remote?

Should I fulfill a Customer Service Representative position that is work from home/remote? I generally have a mild to moderate stutter. Mostly mild unless I’m really stressed or experiencing a lack of...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2023
1 points

The gym will only go so far, and that’s coming from someone who lifts everyday and my life basically revolves around it. It will definitely help, but there’s more you have to attack from psychological...

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commentr/StutterDec 26, 2023
1 points

Going the gym won’t play a massive part in removing your stutter on its own....

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2023
1 points

Not sure how long ago you tried, but it may be worth speaking with a different recruiter if you're still potentially interested. There are definitely people in the military with all manner of speech i...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2023
1 points

Drill & physical training (PT) actually turned out to be some of the easier things for me once I figured out how to yell correctly. Being so loud all the time destroys your throat if you don't do ...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2023
1 points

That's crazy. When I tried to enlist for the Marines and the Army they told me nah. The Marines recruiter told me to go see a doctor about my speech. But here you are being a air force or space force ...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2023
1 points

Wow 3 years doing a job like drill sergeant and you have a stutter? That's a massive accomplishment. You get blocks too? Did it get any easier to do your drills after the first couple of months or aft...

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commentr/StutterDec 23, 2023
1 points

medication, speech therapy, and being around people who don't act like assholes about it are the best ways to improve QoL as a stutterer....

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