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commentr/StutterDec 6, 2021
2 points

Oh lord! Makes me want to jump off a cliff. How weird is it that I am not able to watch it...

Emotional Experience
Shame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2021
1 points

Ignore those people who view you differently because of your stutter. It’s really simple, honestly. Don’t give two fucks about them. I understand that having a stutter brings up feelings of embarrassm...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingHope & MotivationShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2021
6 points

Although I'm sure many who don't stutter would say you made the wrong decision, as one with one, I'd say it's very hard to say that you did. I can fully understand the logic behind such a decision des...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2021
2 points

Damn I can't tell you how much I relate with being extroverted but being forced to be an introvert because of my stutter. But I don't think it has to stay that way, I'm trying to change and conquer th...

Emotional Experience
Hope & MotivationShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterDec 5, 2021
22 points

Has anyone ever tried Toastmasters to help with stuttering?

Has anyone ever tried Toastmasters to help with stuttering? I’ve been stuttering since I was five. I’m nearly forty now and in a career where I have to sometimes give speeches, which for me, is mortif...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2021
1 points

I like that idea! I just have no idea how to especially since I've spent my entire life being embarrassed and ashamed by it...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2021
14 points

Got the highest paid job I ever had. It was a significant bump. Found out day one it involved a lot of phone work in an open office setting. Went home for lunch and never came back. I still cringe abo...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterDec 5, 2021
7 points

Stuttering relation towards "unrelated" problems. (Q/Vent)

Stuttering relation towards "unrelated" problems. (Q/Vent) Hey, i just want your pov on this because i truly believe stuttering is the root of many of my struggles that i deal with. I'm 17 and live in...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2021
6 points

Changed subjects in school because I was scared I'd stammer in that particular language.. ffs still regret that decision until now...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2021
34 points

Gave up my position as a prefect in my final year of school, midway through the year, because turns out all the prefects had to give a speech of about 5 minutes addressing the entire school :/ I was d...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2021
5 points

Don't let what happened to me happen to you. My self esteem took a huge hit and I'm only real winging it at the moment. I'm doing fine nw, but I wish I didn't lose to the bullies. As soon as school ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentSchool & Academic LifeHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2021
6 points

Don’t be so hard on yourself. If you stutter you stutter. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that at all. It sounds like you’re your own biggest critic regarding this. Whatever happens is going to...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2021
3 points

Yes, teachers and classmates know that I stutter and they never even tease me. But I'm still very embarrassed to stutter in front of 30 people....

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 3, 2021
45 points

Stopping negative thoughts about stuttering

Stopping negative thoughts about stuttering The best way I have found to stop negative thought loops Do you ever find yourself getting caught in a vicious cycle of negative thinking? This was my l...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2021
20 points

Not sure if it is relevant for you, but as a fellow stutter, I noticed that I was always much harder on myself than any other person when I stutter. While I understand this, I often get really sad wh...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 1, 2021
1 points

:( It's just, I do not have any words left. can someone call the aliens to give me more words? Or no, I stutter I wouldn't be able too say them... SHORTLY: dude; that's .. (as said) I have no wo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 1, 2021
1 points

Well at least I’d say i have had some preferences too due to my stammering. Many times i have been saved by punishments in my school just because the mam thought i was too cute to spit out any word lo...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2021
2 points

I usually say stutter bur when I'm having a hard time saying it and start losing patience with myself I say stammer...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2021
5 points

It is the worst, especially when you’re happy you got it out fluently and then the other person asked ‘what?’ and yeah.....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentListener Reactions
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2021
7 points

I had a moment like this once. I was having a good day, didn't face a block up until then. It was just two more guys with me and we were talking about some random shit. And then suddenly boom.... I ge...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesShame & Embarrassment