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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2022
9 points

The most important peice of the puzzle is learning to care less about other peoples opinions of you. You can stutter all you want when you're alone, or stutter on purpose when you're alone and you f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2022
7 points

Yep.. worse when they say “what?” before you’ve broke out of your block.. happens a lot while ordering. “ can’t hear you, what did you say?” I want to die inside...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Overthinking & MonitoringListener ReactionsHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2022
1 points

Have you done the McGuire program? I just learned of it and sound better than anything I have found in decades of looking. The negative reviews I have found are based on people that do not stutter. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2022
1 points

The “trigger” is forgetting I have a stutter, and speaking without even worrying about stuttering. If I could wipe my memory of the fact that I stutter, I’m almost 100% sure I wouldn’t stutter anymore...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Authenticity vs. MaskingHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2022
1 points

You summed this up very well. Anxiety, fear, doubt play a massive role in speaking. When you are more comfortable with getting judged or you know others won't judge you, you but a lot less pressure ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2022
2 points

Social media is very bad if you are wanting to overcome stuttering. And anytype of external dopamine like games, t.v etc. Of course cutting these out aren't the only thing you would need to fix. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2022
2 points

Hey man! Thank you for sharing that vulnerable post as I know a lot of guys resonate with this. I used to think the exact same way. I was so ashamed of my stutter that I would constantly be mute. ...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Dating & RomanceHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2022
2 points

There is no magic pill. You have to learn to retrain your mind. I did in my fifties. It took some time but I did it. You have to train every day. I am fluent. No scam....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2022
2 points

Hi, na. I have never received any therapy, I often wondered why my mother never took me to any, and as I got older i saw it as a complete embarrassment and just tried to hide it, I was always 't...

Anticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & Professional
Hiding & ConcealmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2022
3 points

When the teacher would call on me in class for an answer, I would always say "I don't know" or give an obvious, one word, wrong answer to end it as soon as possible. To me, at the time, being seen as...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2021
1 points

As I get older I'm realizing how much I actually want to use my voice. Luckily I've been able to make the most of opportunities I've had so in the end I'm personally not too focused on "what could hav...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2021
3 points

Spending too much time anticipating or caring at all is already the start of failure. The trick is just letting go of caring at all. Once you learn to tackle that you’re free…...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2021
6 points

Even though that other comment got nasty towards then end, I see some truth in it for myself: If I didn’t stutter, or at least if I didn’t let It hold me back, I would definitely be more outgoing and ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2021
3 points

Yes you should. As a matter of a fact I just applied to med school this year, because I know if I let my stutter stop me then I’ll regret it for the rest of my life. Don’t live in fear....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2021
1 points

Same I stutter so much around my mom usually but when I am around like strangers I don’t stutter a lot I think it is because I try harder not to stutter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2021
1 points

I am 16 and a sophomore in high school and plan on getting my first job sometime after winter break and have been a little nervous about it cause my stutter. I am aiming towards retail and have been a...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2021
4 points

I literally joined this group because I’m starting to apply for a jobs and I got a phone call today… did not go so well, I mumbled and felt like a stupid kid and I’ve been upset the whole day thinking...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2021
3 points

When I was your age I often worried about speaking to strangers and stuttering. I would feel embarrassed and ashamed to some degree. Even now years later it is an issue for me. You’ll have to basica...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2021
6 points

I don't mention it verbally, but its definitely on my dating profile. Seriously haven't had any issues with it, most people don't care and those that do are....eh lame. I've had a few dates were I was...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Dating & RomanceHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2021
2 points

Things that have helped me: 1) I would consider saying you have a stutter at the beginning of the presentation 2) Realise that 99% of people don't care you have a stutter, they might notice during t...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment