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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2021
12 points

Speak spontaneously and don't plan your words ahead. The longer you put stress on your words the harder it is to make them come out...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2021
11 points

To an extent yea, but on multiple occasions people mock me, finish the word for me, and do things that just make it unconfortable for everyone and its rlly annoying You arent supposed to do that, it ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringListener Reactions
postr/StutterJun 9, 2021
3 points

Have you noticed it in yourself?

Have you noticed it in yourself? I have noticed that when I'm tired and don't wanna talk to people I don't stutter and don't feel any anxiety, but when I'm good rested and when i have a desire to talk...

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Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 9, 2021
8 points

I'm 13, Have had stuttering problem for like 7 years now, Sometimes I can't even speak due to my stuttering, it's annoying talking infront of my class or saying things to people cause i'll just stop or keep repeating one of the words

I'm 13, Have had stuttering problem for like 7 years now, Sometimes I can't even speak due to my stuttering, it's annoying talking infront of my class or saying things to people cause i'll just stop o...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
6 points

Ugh I had more here...still getting used to reddit. I'll try to remember what I wrote. So words of advice? - work on eye contact while stuttering - be comfortable taking pauses during conversation...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
3 points

I already secured a job before I started my "stuttering journey" so I was in a different mindset and I probably would have handled it differently. I'll share my experience and then add some thoughts. ...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
2 points

You too. I just let the thing run around and exhaust itself sometimes like an over hyped toddler. Don't have to take every thought seriously!...

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Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
1 points

Alright, will do! I’m thinking it might be a reaction to my processing issues maybe?? I’m not sure. Thank you! I’ll see what happens...

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Overthinking & MonitoringTrauma & Psychological
postr/StutterJun 8, 2021
19 points

So fucking frustrated pt2. Need advice

So fucking frustrated pt2. Need advice This was the rant 2-3 days ago. Part 1. This is just a rant. I had to read aloud in front of the class. I stuttered like crazy. Then after a few lines, I began...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPreparation & Rehearsal+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
2 points

I’m not sure if this will completely answer your question, but it’s possible you have some fear and perfectionism when it comes to speaking English. You are aware that your English skills aren’t as go...

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Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
2 points

That only makes my stammer worse to be honest. I've found out that not thinking about what I want to say helps me be more fluent....

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
2 points

Thank you! I overthink so much but rejections happen and it very much helped when my speech therapist reminded me today that if he does reject me then to not assume it's to do with my stutter alone, c...

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Overthinking & MonitoringAdvice RequestsAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 8, 2021
4 points

To people who have controlled/eliminated their stutter: what was the biggest mental roadblock between you and fluency?

To people who have controlled/eliminated their stutter: what was the biggest mental roadblock between you and fluency? ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
postr/StutterJun 7, 2021
5 points

Anyone in here work in finance?

Anyone in here work in finance? I’m a rising junior double majoring in finance and economics major and aspire to work in investment banking. I do have a moderate stutter and things such as networking ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJun 7, 2021
6 points

I need advice

I need advice Hi everyone. I am 21 years old from Turkey. I am studying Japanese in university. It's been 3 years and i still can't speak Japanese smoothly. I mean I can do other things well. I think...

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postr/StutterJun 6, 2021
47 points

So fucking frustrated

So fucking frustrated This is just a rant. I had to read aloud in front of the class. I stuttered like crazy. Then after a few lines, I began picking up confidence but I was still shaking. From a 8/10...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
postr/StutterJun 5, 2021
19 points

First shift answering phone calls

First shift answering phone calls First time posting here but I really need some help. I've got myself my first job at a pizza shop nearby and I found out I will be answering phone calls on my first...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
postr/StutterJun 5, 2021
4 points

How can i achieve being calm ??

How can i achieve being calm ?? So a little bit of context, in less than 2 days i have a very important ORAL presentation, so i wanna know how i can be relaxed while presenting. It is very strange b...

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postr/StutterJun 5, 2021
3 points

As a non-native English speaker, what's a brief, free resource on how to get my accent and fluency up to a "good enough" level similar to how foreign dignitaries speak?

As a non-native English speaker, what's a brief, free resource on how to get my accent and fluency up to a "good enough" level similar to how foreign dignitaries speak? Hi there, I am a 30 year old ...

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postr/StutterJun 5, 2021
10 points

I'm removed from clinical rotation ... when stutter can cause danger&death.

I'm removed from clinical rotation ... when stutter can cause danger&death. I'm stutter, also not good at English speaking skills. My voice's really quiet. I have major depression and anxiety. I s...

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