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commentr/StutterJul 25, 2017
2 points

I get the same way, and if it's really bad, I get a lip twitch. It's a speech block. If I'm stressed or anxious, it's very strong. If it's with family, like I have to tell them something important tha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2017
2 points

You might hear this phrase a lot on this forum; Immersion is one of the best things you can do. Just pick a phone and start calling people or businesses. Ask what their lunch special is are or what ti...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2017
1 points

I can help you with this since I struggled with this but overcame it for the most part now. Just remember you are more then your stutter. You are not others judgement on you. Sure it may suck every...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2017
1 points

One thing that helped me with the phone is writing everything down I was going to say and then as I said it underline it with a pen. Why that worked, I don't know....but it worked for me. You do that ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2017
1 points

I believe the best thing like many of the post have said here is exposure. You expose it enough and you begin to figure it out. The more I get on the phone, the more I learn what I am doing right and ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2017
2 points

I still stutter sometimes, but I try my hardest not to let it beat me. I started out by doing a massive amount of reading. Amazon is a great place to start. Also, just through Googling I found some ve...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2017
1 points

I basically take a positive thought and try to go over that thought as many times in a day as I can. I've found consciously doing it helps a lot otherwise I have been assaulted with negative thoughts ...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shiftMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2017
3 points

Couldn't agree more, I could probably write a whole thread on psychedelics on how they enhanced my life and perspective in a number of positive ways, but they definitely aren't for everyone - and I ag...

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Genetic & Family FactorsMindset shiftMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2017
2 points

That's not doxxing. Doxxing is when you attempt to find personal information about a user to harass them in real life....

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2017
4 points

Exposure is definitely the cure. My speech hasn't really improved throughout my life, but stuttering is not an issue to me anymore. I'm infinitely more concerned about if I have a booger in my nose. ...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2017
3 points

Finally, someone with some sense. News flash people. If you avoid your problems, they're still gonna be there at the end of it all. Attack them head on and don't give a fuck about it....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2017
4 points

Thank you for this thread. Very well written. To the part of using psychedelics, I think it's a very valuable experience. I would not recommend trying them when you are in that self-pity hole full of ...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2017
4 points

I lived my entire life afraid of what people would think of me because of my stuttering. As a child I got made fun of and called names like retard. I believed people would think that of me my entire l...

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postr/StutterJul 19, 2017
24 points

In response to the "Don't be a victim thread"

In response to the "Don't be a victim thread" That thread seemed to really hit a nerve with some people and I'd like to share my perspective, as I think the OP had a good idea but didn't really expres...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

Best way I can describe it is like running or math the more you do it / talk the better you become over time trial and error that's what helps me , the never quit or fear mindset ...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

I used to be in same position a few months ago, basically what works for me is I just let go of fear, I just stop caring about what other people think and I project a positive attitude and a steady st...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

Yes I took the same class I used to have a flow / stutter problem too but I put in the work and practice people like you get a free ride and haven't earned it properly, not saying help is bad but what...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
0 points

I used to stutter too but I don't make BS excuses I learned how to fix it because I learned not make excuses that's my point. You limit and put yourself down. I know it's hard I used to be there but c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

There are some decent books on Amazon that can help you. I've found it's a combination of everything and I mean everything. Your attitude about your speech is important. For me negative thoughts breed...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
-2 points

That's such BS dude you'll never progress in life if you keep putting yourself down to have a stutter. I stutter too but I still practice and give oral presentations. Total crap, " focus on content of...

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