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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2021
1 points

This is really sad, and I apologise. I once walked into a McDonald's to order something. Right off the bat I got the sensation that my stutter was going to be in overdrive mode. I just took out a pe...

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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2021
2 points

I always envy those types of stutterers who either just don't "gaf" or are so comfortable in their own skin when they stutter. I'm way TOO self conscious and lack confidence in such situations. I wou...

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Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2021
3 points

Agree...most people just don't understand the almost constant fear and hits to self-confidence as a result of adapting to stuttering. I was able to come to grips with my stuttering after much difficul...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterMay 25, 2021
17 points

An Awkward and uncomfortable situation...

An Awkward and uncomfortable situation... today was my moms birthday and we went out to eat. My mom my grandpa and our neighbor decided to tag along with us to go out to eat for her birthday My mom ...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterMay 25, 2021
42 points

Stuttering and how isolating it feels.

Stuttering and how isolating it feels. I want to vent on here and ask for some advice, and I know many people are most likely in the same predicament at the moment, I have stuttered my whole lifetime,...

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commentr/StutterMay 25, 2021
1 points

Vowels are my absolute worst enemy and it would've been nice if my stuttering was "Cute" but unfortunately, it's not, I make weird faces when the stutter hits. It's hard man, my self esteem and confid...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Physical TensionShame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterMay 22, 2021
42 points

I can’t approach girls because of my stuttering problem

I can’t approach girls because of my stuttering problem And i feel a failure because of that... in 18 years, i couldn’t make friends and approach a single girl. Every time i want to say something, i j...

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postr/StutterMay 21, 2021
25 points

Human Interaction Makes Me Uncomfortable

Human Interaction Makes Me Uncomfortable For the last 6 months or so, I’ve lost all confidence in myself and my speech and being around others makes me uncomfortable, even my friends. My speech is so ...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2021
1 points

When people say cute they usually mean "Aaww he's nervous to talk to me so he's stumbling over his words" It's kind of annoying honestly. Imagine someone telling a dude with Tourette's syndrome that ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Medicalization / NeurodiversityShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2021
2 points

Can we please chill with the whole “stuttering is cute” thing. There is nothing “cute” about a neurological disorder, especially one that has such a strong effect on the day to day lives of many peopl...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Medicalization / NeurodiversityShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterMay 20, 2021
6 points

I brought my application back into a store and stuttered pretty bad. Is my chances of getting the job shot now?

I brought my application back into a store and stuttered pretty bad. Is my chances of getting the job shot now? When I got there I asked to speak to a manager that gave me the application yesterday. W...

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postr/StutterMay 20, 2021
6 points

Isn't it pathetic?

Isn't it pathetic? Greetings guys, That's my first time posting something in this Reddit community and My first time venting in general so I've no idea what I'm supposed to say Anyways I'd like t...

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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2021
4 points

That's good advice. I'm now 41 and still hate people finding out I have a stutter. Now, depending on the situation of course, I just flat our tell people because spend five minutes talking with me and...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 19, 2021
12 points

Final presentation speech

Final presentation speech I have a presentation in english, I'm not hood at english class but I wanted to go all out to get an A but the thing in my way is my stutter. The words is good but I wish I c...

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commentr/StutterMay 19, 2021
2 points

I’ve been wanting to make content for YouTube for a while now but never have simply due to my stutter. I’m shocked you have the confidence to do twitch or YouTube. Good fucking work man!...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2021
2 points

This is the very first time I have seen this kind of response in an interview which totally caught me by suprise and shame. This had got into my head but can't let it affect any further opportunities....

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2021
13 points

"Can't even speak a sentance" is what the interviewer said. I got to know this from another ex-colleague whose is working there. Sadly in my country Stuttering is not a disability and is viewed merely...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2021
1 points

Yes. More so as a child than an adult. And I get the strange looks, the awkward laughter, the are you ok? When meeting pe ople and much worse reactions....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterMay 18, 2021
87 points

I lost a fantastic job offer all thanks to my stutter.

I lost a fantastic job offer all thanks to my stutter. Title pretty much says it. Had received a lucrative job offer even in this pandemic. Stuttered like a dying horse in my interview even though I k...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Overthinking & MonitoringShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 16, 2021
1 points

"femboys"? What even?? Yes, you should feel bad for fetishizing and diminishing the importance/severity of something that causes many people daily humiliation and suffering....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying