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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2018
2 points

Strong feels on D. Having to speak to my Dad on the phone when I was younger, nothing got me worse than "Hi Da..... Da.... Da....." or sometimes just "Hi...................................". Ah man. A...

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2018
2 points

This thread has taught me that literally all of us can't say our own name. I can't say mine either....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
2 points

I stuttered horribly as a child and fortunately seemed to just grow out of it in my late teens/very early 20s (I actually moved into a sales career and am corporate now, actually hold NG meetings deli...

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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
2 points

Sc/Sk/St. Unfortunately, my name begins with Sk and stutter begins with St, so introducing myself or explaining why I can't are always a clusterfuck....

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postr/StutterJul 4, 2018
8 points

What letters get you stuck the most?Mine is ST whatever tf word starts with ST I cant say in a full blown conversation.

What letters get you stuck the most?Mine is ST whatever tf word starts with ST I cant say in a full blown conversation. ...

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commentr/StutterJul 3, 2018
1 points

I have this same issue a lot with a mild stutter moderate to mild stutter. I stuggle saying 'ga' sounds (ex: google) at the start of words as well as other certain sounds. Sometimes I find it at leas...

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postr/StutterJul 3, 2018
1 points

Need help overcoming particular words

Need help overcoming particular words Hey guys, I have a subtle to moderate stutter. It's not so much a stutter in the traditional sense, but more so a block. A lot of times I have trouble saying word...

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commentr/StutterJul 3, 2018
1 points

Hahaha yeah I hate taking on the phone period, much less with actual people listening to me in the same room. If possible, try to not put yourself in that situation but sometimes that's just how it be...

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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2018
11 points

I have the same issue you do. I've found no solid solution that works every time but for me at least, not leading the sentence with my name helps. So instead of like "name" I go "hi I'm 'name'" ...

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postr/StutterJun 11, 2018
2 points

Any tips to overcome certain letters?

Any tips to overcome certain letters? I often have trouble with b,r,w,s,f, and other letters. If you know any pointers for any letters I would love to hear them or any things you do to help when you r...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2018
2 points

I have struggled for many years with answering a call and saying “hello”. I’m fine with the rest of the call, I’ll stutter here and there, but I can get the words out. What works for me right now i...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2018
2 points

I struggle with "thank you" in person. I've felt like a dick soooo many times when people hold the door for me and I just nod my head because I'm experiencing a block...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2018
1 points

Every time at the grocery check out line and I've recently started having trouble with "thank you." Shoot me in the face, please and *thank you.*...

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postr/StutterJun 6, 2018
1 points

Anyone else stutter mostly on long vowel sounds?

Anyone else stutter mostly on long vowel sounds? I stammer at the beginning of my sentences, most often when the first word begins with a long vowel. It is also incredibly severe on h-words like hello...

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commentr/StutterJun 3, 2018
2 points

I am shaky on the "or", I am the same with most words that include "or". My boss is very toxic, he constantly belittles me for my stuttering \(makes passive aggressive jokes towards it, tries to finis...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
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postr/StutterJun 3, 2018
5 points

How to overcome saying the word "order"?

How to overcome saying the word "order"? I work at a fast food chain, I am perfectly fine talking face to face with customers, but when its through the microphone for drive through \- I stutter. I onl...

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postr/StutterMay 26, 2018
7 points

What if in all cases stuttering is not just due to neurological problems, but could be because of other reasons?

What if in all cases stuttering is not just due to neurological problems, but could be because of other reasons? Hi there, My intro: I started stuttering at age of 4, and my first case of stuttering ...

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postr/StutterMay 25, 2018
13 points

How do you deal with having a stutter in this world?

How do you deal with having a stutter in this world? I just...i get overwhelmed sometimes. A lot of the times. I hate having to introduce myself to people, I hate how fucking rude people can be, I hat...

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commentr/StutterMay 22, 2018
1 points

Some think that stuttering on the name has not much to do with the sound - that no matter what your name is you are likely to have a hard time with it. I think the sound does make a difference. Plosiv...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2018
1 points

I've always felt like there are a lot of differences between stutterers individually. Like, I've never had a problem with people finishing my sentences and it's even nice when you're just stuck on a w...

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