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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

Not sure why you would group the Vice President with a no-name comedian. You might as well add Stuttering John from the Howard Stern show but he’s treated as a joke. Note: Biden doesn’t stutter open...

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postr/StutterJan 8, 2019
39 points

My stutter prevented me from saying hi to a friend

My stutter prevented me from saying hi to a friend Short rant here. I was in school, seated at one of the tables along a walkway doing my own work, when I saw a good friend walk past. I wanted to ca...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
postr/StutterJan 6, 2019
4 points

What names should I try and see if I never stutter on?

What names should I try and see if I never stutter on? [deleted]...

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Feared Words & Names
postr/StutterJan 3, 2019
5 points

Any ways to improve stuttering on certain words?

Any ways to improve stuttering on certain words? I always stutter on the M of the word “minutes” which I actually have to say a lot at my job when referring to time. I also always stutter on the W of ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
1 points

I can’t say the word”neasc” (an Irish word) or my name without stuttering ...

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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2019
3 points

Wait until the other person knows sign language lol that's going to be awkward... Why not just use a name you can say? It doesn't actually have to be yours, does it?...

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commentr/StutterDec 31, 2018
1 points

I once spelled out my name as a replacement because of a block... Do you have a nickname? Any way you can shorten your name like Rich-Richard, Bob-Robert. What helps me is starting the sentence all ov...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterDec 31, 2018
7 points

Can I get some tips on how to manage my speech block.

Can I get some tips on how to manage my speech block. Some sentences I don't block. But most times I have this speech block. It's so unpredictable. My face distorts. I can't keep my eyes open. Worst ...

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postr/StutterDec 29, 2018
39 points

Horrible moment at work

Horrible moment at work I’m usually a mild stutterer but today something so embarrassing happened. I work in healthcare and I was told by my supervisor to page someone over the loudspeakers. I didn’t ...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2018
1 points

Dunno. Mine sort of started with speech impediments, and only later did it become outright stutter. As far as I'm aware, stutter can appear in several ways. Did you ever get it checked out?...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2018
1 points

It's not so much words for me so much as it is sound combinations: My danger zone is double voiced consonants, like 'continue (n-t) or "biblical" (b-l) or "Tetris" (t-r). So it'll come out as somethin...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Repetitions & ProlongationsFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2018
2 points

Definitely. I have so much trouble saying “february” so when this time comes around i’m fucked. But it’s weird because january i have no problem with. Friend: so when does your internship start? (St...

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postr/StutterDec 26, 2018
4 points

Specific words that cause stuttering

Specific words that cause stuttering For me, it’s words like “mister”, anything starting with a ‘w’, and my name (‘a’ for first name, ‘u’ for last). Are any of these similar for anyone else?...

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Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2018
5 points

when I was young I could never say 'and' ​ literally the worst possible word to stutter on ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2018
3 points

i always block when i introduce myself . and people are like '' are you thinking your name?''...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
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postr/StutterDec 23, 2018
14 points

Does anyone else have anyone that says your stutter is cute? Is it annoying or cute?

Does anyone else have anyone that says your stutter is cute? Is it annoying or cute? My girlfriend started saying this to me and I don’t know if it’s normal or if it’s just her trying to make me hate ...

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commentr/StutterDec 22, 2018
1 points

I had a classic stutter as a kid (repetition of syllables). Now it's speech/word blocks, which ever you want to call it. It flares up when my stress or anxiety does. I'll want to say something but I p...

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commentr/StutterDec 22, 2018
1 points

Mine varies from medium to severe. Talking with my wife and friends it’s only the occasional word I block on. Ask me a direct question or put me on the phone and it’s pretty rough with people hanging ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2018
1 points

I struggled with stuttering a lot when I was younger, but it's gotten a lot more manageable for me. My dad actually had the same issue as well, but it went away for him as he got older too. Instead of...

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postr/StutterDec 21, 2018
7 points

Do you have this same issue when you speak?

Do you have this same issue when you speak? Newbie here! Not super sure if this has been brought up beforehand, but I'm incredibly curious. I've struggled with a stutter my entire life. It was reall...

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