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postr/StutterOct 21, 2017
10 points

Taking L-Theanine fixes my stutter

Taking L-Theanine fixes my stutter Background - I'm a 23yo white male, and I've had a stutter since around age 13-14. It's gotten a little easier to manage as I've become more extroverted in the past ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2017
1 points

I'm a bit late to the party, but I have been experimenting with cbd for the past 3 weeks. I normally take 30mg+ doses at a time, however there are minimal changes in my fluency. It does help with anxi...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2017
1 points

It's a ayurvedic herb and im from india so it's available here easily and I'm only taking it orally mixing it with cow ghee for easy absorption....

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2017
1 points

Have you tried administering it as a suppository? I’d be interested to hear your findings about any changes in effectiveness compared to taking it orally. If we wanna beat this thing we need more da...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2017
1 points

I never believed it would work. I tried it now because i used to drink a brahmi syrup 2 years back which would give me serotonin boost in my brain within 15 minutes which would cure my anxiety for 3-4...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2017
1 points

And is this scientificly proven or all believe? Because just believing it will work is enough to trigger the placebo effect....

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2017
1 points

I don't think it's a placebo. Words are jumping from my mouth easier than before. Brahmi is named after hindu god brahma who had 4 heads and hindus believe it can cure any problems related to the brai...

Causes & Variability
Situational VariabilityNeurological & Brain
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2017
1 points

I have English and German classes in school (I'm Danish) and I have the same issue. I'm really good at both languages, and I know how the words are pronounced but it's just harder to utter than my mot...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2017
1 points

I have a theory. It's psuedoscience in that some of it is backed up by science, and some of it is conjecture. I used to stutter, but I don't anymore. My stuttering was caused by orofacial disorders th...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainSituational VariabilityOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2017
1 points

I'll just throw it a guess here. My native language is English and I studied Spanish in highschool. I wasn't great, but decent. I stuttered a lot more though. I've done speech therapy in English but ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2017
1 points

I studied English through video games, manga and anime. Now I'm pretty much fluent when it comes to reading and writing. But the speaking part is still very hard and I don't think I'm making normal pr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2017
1 points

By forcing through the impediment did you mean you managed to overcome your stutter in all situations or just when debating?...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Situational VariabilitySchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2017
1 points

I did it in high school and forced through the speech impediment in a matter of weeks. University debate sounds like a much more committed activity, and should definitely help your fluency a lot in th...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Situational VariabilitySchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterOct 3, 2017
6 points

Being a Teacher

Being a Teacher I'm curious can stutterers be good teachers? I would like to be a History Teacher but I've always figured that with a stutter it'd be unlikely I would be good at it My stutter is moder...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Situational VariabilityIdentity & Self-PerceptionSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2017
3 points

Stuttering most commonly shows up around the 3-5yo ages. But, later starts are not unheard of. The brain is developing well into your 20s, and as long as it's still developing and changing, stuff can ...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainSituational Variability
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2017
2 points

I think talking while changing your voice or accent really helps ! That's why alot of therapies include voice changing techniques. My therapist even made me consider a theater course so i could speak ...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
Situational VariabilityRoles & PerformancePositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2017
3 points

Stuttering is complex! There's no ONE reason why an individual may stutter. Yes, anxiety and nerves play into it so if you're anxious, you'll probably stutter more. BUT stuttering can also be genetic ...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightSituational Variability
postr/StutterSep 20, 2017
3 points

Why am I scared to stutter?

Why am I scared to stutter? So my stuttering usually occurs to me when im scared or nervous which i think is natural but when i talk to a family member i start stuttering but im not scared what is the...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightSituational VariabilityBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2017
2 points

I think it has something to do with altering sensory input. It doesn't even have to be auditory input necessarily. For instance if you were to poke yourself with thumbtack (not recommended) it might g...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
postr/StutterSep 19, 2017
11 points

Please help me

Please help me Hello everyone! I'm a 13 year old that is stuttering alot.Im very embarrased because at school im very afraid to talk and i try my best to stay low and keep my mouth shut.Whenever the t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more