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commentr/StutterMay 5, 2017
4 points

Brain*, not mind. I sometimes stutter talking to myself alone. I know others who do too...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Experiential AssociationSituational Variability
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2017
3 points

I guess two things: it seems like a common thing around here that people won't stutter when they're by themselves/with a dog. Personally I've never felt that, my stutter stays pretty constant regardle...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2017
2 points

Recording her reading out loud is a good idea. She loves doing a summer drama camp. When she makes her videos, her speech is perfect. I've asked her does she know what she's doing when she makes her v...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesSituational Variability
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2017
2 points

Just to add, I can also speak with a different accent and be 100% fluent. It's so complex and weird. I really wish more research went into it. Doesn't create a profit though so its not a priority for ...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Situational VariabilityResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterApr 28, 2017
2 points

Yup! Ive heard you will never stutter if youre alone, talking to animals or singing - that's certainly the case for me, but I have no data to back it up....

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterApr 27, 2017
2 points

I've always hated the fact that no matter how much I talk when no one is around I never stutter, and as soon as I'm talking to someone BAM... it's like is stutter city ...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2017
3 points

Many stutterers have no problem singing where there is controlled pitch and melodies and whatnot. So maybe rap, which is singing and more like talking fast, could help some people. (It might help me...

Causes & Variability
Situational VariabilityRoles & Performance
commentr/StutterApr 16, 2017
3 points

I actually listen to Eminem a lot and I haven't heard about this till recently. I tried to rap Rap God for a solid twenty minutes and then when my mom came from work I had a five minute conversation w...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterApr 15, 2017
1 points

It might. But the withdrawal symptoms are deadly. Maybe look into other anxiolytics like L-Theanine. I did take modafinil before a job interview, but if you don't pace yourself it'll just make things...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Situational VariabilityMindfulness & BreathingSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2017
1 points

Yup, same issue. I stutter a lot more while speaking my non-native language. ...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2017
3 points

Very strange, I'm learning Spanish and I think I stutter about the same amount in both languages. ...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2017
1 points

I feel your pain. I was in the same situation a while ago when I was studying abroad in Australia. I wasn't aware that I shuttered so much more in English than on my native language, and because of th...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Situational VariabilityAcceptance & PrideSeeking Therapy+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2017
1 points

Treat it like rapping; like music. Float on top of the words. I know that sounds abstract but when I was going to AA I'd have to read paragraphs out loud (NIGHTMARE) and I would just kind of treat the...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2017
1 points

So, when you speak English while drunk, you stutter? That sounds like an easy fix; stop drinking? ...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Situational Variability
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2017
3 points

I've learned myself to speak Danish while drunk most of the time. It's when I speak English I have the real problem. But good to hear from a fellow Dane! Øl, fisse og hornmusik ...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2017
1 points

This is not a tip, sorry, just wanted to check in as a fellow dane who stutter, but can speak perfectly fluent when drunk. Skål! ...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterApr 2, 2017
2 points

That actually makes sense. I've been stuttering for most of my life but not once have I stuttered while singing/rapping/reciting. Will try this out...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2017
2 points

We often mention in here that stutter varies across activities. :)...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2017
4 points

This technique actually does work. Your brain is thinking that you are singing, than you won't stutter. it's fascinating how that works....

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2017
2 points

I mean, no technique is perfect. But I would say it stopped 90 of my problem. I have a very out there personality. So singing (or at least just pretending to) really helped me open up even more. I've ...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med OutcomesHope & Motivation+1 more