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commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
27 points

For me it’s taking over the conversation when I have a block or hesitation. I often just want to walk away from them while they are motormouthing their babble....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
2 points

It's very frustrating and annoying, I agree. Even to this day, I still get embarrassed every time I stutter, and I stutter frequently. I hate having to try and switch out words or use filler words lik...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2024
3 points

I used to have the same issue, for one year or more I wasn't able to say my name and surname. I was just paralyzed and if I managed to say it, it would have came out in hushed voice. Then this pr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
2 points

i do, as another comment mentioned, i stutter even giving commands to siri (that’s why i don’t use it)....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
3 points

When giving Alexa commands I stutter a lot 😂😂😂 it’s frustrating. Sometimes though if I’m just talking aloud to myself I’ll stutter less...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
0 points

# well saying your name in the middle of the speech will be much easier than saying it in the beginning so # instead of saying my name for example "alex" try saying well my friends call me "lex"(ch...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
1 points

well saying in your name in the middle of the speech will be much easie than sayying it in the ebginning so instead of saying my name for example "alex" try saying well my friends call me "lex"(cho...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
1 points

I am an avg, maybe below avg stutter-er Im a Doctor now. I talk counsel take history from pts on daily basis. Also o speak very fast....

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
4 points

Maybe just practice saying your name over and over again What i do when I'm having a bad day with my fluency is i tap my forefinger to my thumb as i say each syllable. That helps me slow everything...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
0 points

Sorry for poor English. Stuttering imo won't count as not being fluent in an English test let alone make you fail the test. Person testing you will think 'oh, this kandidate must be a former stutter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterAug 18, 2024
23 points

What is your most dreaded speaking “moment?”

What is your most dreaded speaking “moment?” When do you have to speak, but you know your fluency is going to be at its worst? I hate ordering at drive-thrus at fast food restaurants. It never goes...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
4 points

I don't stutter when I am talking to my pets or to a child, usually. I sometimes stutter to Siri and Alexa though, but I have gotten better at speaking to them....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2024
2 points

I do when talking to Voice Assistant. With voice assistant its actually worse because sometimes it does not understand some things and the. i start doubting my speech. But I don't stutter when I am sp...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2024
0 points

Your using what’s called “filler” sounds. These sounds help to open your vocal folds to allow air through them since they’re blocked. Your brain is trying to correct the block. Problem is these sou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2024
3 points

I went from breathe to ‘mmm’ to words to slowly going to breathe to a very muted first sound of the word I was gonna to come in on, took a lot of practice. I felt really comfortable with how I had m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionOnset & Life-Stage Changes
postr/StutterAug 17, 2024
4 points

How can I quit saying um/erm before I speak

How can I quit saying um/erm before I speak So I (m20) need some advice my stutter is kinda like a block I just can't get anything out sometimes it's almost like I kinda quit breathing for a second b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2024
1 points

Definitely better as I age, I used to get stuck in a loop every other sentence, now it's only when I'm not given time to think about what I want to say...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Severity & FluctuationAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2024
2 points

Its gonna happen sooner or later anyway, ill prolly run from it when the time comes but its still gonna catch up anyway...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2024
1 points

It depends on how much you fear-based blocks and avoidance/secondary behaviors....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/stutteringAug 17, 2024
2 points

I hate my stuttering

I hate my stuttering Hi my name is Jerald, Im 14 years old currently suffering from stutter. I noticed that my stuttering began when i was a kid maybe when i was 4-6 i think. My uncles also have the s...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Identity & Self-PerceptionFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+2 more