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I did this in college a few times, but it's since lost its affect. It actually has the opposite affect now. Maybe I'm too nervous I'll make a total fool of myself?!?...

Horrible way to cope. I was using Xanax for anxiety and to be less shy. I started taking every monday and thursday for 1 month, after that I started taking every monday, wednesday and friday because...

Has your stutter benefitted you in any way?

Has your stutter benefitted you in any way? I recently took a trip and was told my seat had been double-booked and I had been downgraded. I have a neurogenic stutter which is exacerbated by stress and...

There was a post in here recently asking if you could pay to say one word perfectly every time what would it be. Pretty much everyone said their name. You are not alone mate ...

Wanting to join a conversation but can’t

Wanting to join a conversation but can’t It really sucks when you want to join a conversation but you mentally and physically can’t. I have the words in my head and I know exactly what I want to say b...

I do the same thing. My name is Ashton but I always use Michael, I just find it easier to say...

This is so true. My speech has drastically improved over the years but the hardest thing to say still is my name. I used to give a fake name at places that asked for a name for orders. ...

Why did my name have to start on a damn vowel and not some other letter for me to pronounce easier like Jimmy, Tim, Sam.. E is the hardest letter for me and of course it ends with an E too. ...

My old street name had four syllables and lots of Rs. WTF! Lately, it’s been words that start with H. I am surprised how many times during the day that I use the word “Hundred”....

My parents wouldn’t go for it I asked for therapy they said I don’t need it , to be honest my stutter is a bit mild so I guess I understand I only have trouble saying things I Can’t substitute, Suc...

At times I've had to resort to saying just my last name (it's much easier to say) - I guess it can be someone's first name and growing up almost everyone just called me that anyway...

I hate it when someone asks what my name is and they look at me like I don’t even know it while I’m trying to get it outta my mouth real annoying

I hate it when someone asks what my name is and they look at me like I don’t even know it while I’m trying to get it outta my mouth real annoying ...

Uhhhh me too. My name begins with a hard c. Think colic. But not that. The worst is when it comes out cuh-cuh-cuh-rest of name. Or I take a breath and pause first. The number of ppl who say to me “wha...

Do any of you know when you are going to stutter?

Do any of you know when you are going to stutter? I do. I know exactly what word I'll stutter on, and sometimes it's inevitable. For example, I always get a block when saying 'Thank you'. Stutter is t...

What is that ONE word you would pay $1,000,000 to pronounce fluently?

What is that ONE word you would pay $1,000,000 to pronounce fluently? My word is: "bubble". I dread that word. That word is my torture device. Good thing that word doesn't come up often, haha....

Were you born with a stutter? Or did it develop later?

Were you born with a stutter? Or did it develop later? I started stuttering around 12 and I have no idea why. I actually remember a time in third grade my friend started going around saying this rea...

I’m so sorry. I’ve had a rough several weeks. It’s so frustrating and embarrassing. I got my SO to go to the pharmacy for me because my name starts with a vowel and I am not currently able to start of...

Same here OP! Normally I'm a mess and get silent blocks over the phone, but I called a bunch of people at work today and didn't get a block once. Hopefully signs of things to come. Good luck OP!...

I just recently noticed I stutter with words beginning with "R" in certain situations. Last time I stuttered was about 6 or 7 years ago, so reading this was a huge confidence booster. Thank you....

Stuttering my whole life

Stuttering my whole life Hello everyone! Recently discovered this was a sub, so figured I’d vent a little and see if anyone has any advice. So, I’m enlisted in the military and have a very particular ...