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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2020
2 points

I, as well as others that I’ve encountered who stutter agreed that we stutter way more when there’s a definitive answer one that has no loopholes and things you can’t beat around the bush with. Idk ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Propositionality & WeightBlocks & StoppagesFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterJan 25, 2020
62 points

Anyone else's stutter get worse when they need to explain something?

Anyone else's stutter get worse when they need to explain something? I don't know if its got something to do with my Adhd or what. Especially if it's something you weren't expecting to have to explain...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesPropositionality & WeightBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2020
1 points

I am a very severe stutterer but I become almost completely fluent when whispering. This seems like a really interesting idea!...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2020
1 points

I work retail and have to answer the phone often. I had some woman call, and I was pretty fluent until the end when she asked my name, I blocked, and she was like, "oh, you forgot your name" and start...

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stigma & BullyingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2020
5 points

For me it’s when asked most anything that I absolutely should know. Name, date of birth, email address...things to where you look like an idiot when you can’t immediately say the answer....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2020
1 points

That seems to be a common one for a lot of us. In the past, I’ve even called out sick to avoid such a meeting. I don’t have to tell anyone, the anxiety leading up to such things is awful. I’m doing be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJan 20, 2020
2 points

Can’t get the words out

Can’t get the words out This is my first post to this thread. I’m 18 years old and I have a problem with getting words out. I use to stutter pretty bad for as long as I can remember, probably back in ...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
1 points

Happens to me all the time. It gives me a lot of anxiety when speaking over the phone because no sound comes out and people just think I’m not speaking. I just take deep breaths and try to relax when ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
1 points

Well there is no cut and dry reason for that. I can only tell you why it happens to me. So i have the same because i expect to stutter when i speak. I feel uneasy and like every word will be a bad one...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
2 points

if u wanna make it look real, just open ur mouth like u're about to say something important but don't say any word for 3 seconds, it's called blocks. Stuttering for me isn't saying the same word 3 tim...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2020
1 points

>does it help to have words like *stutter* or a *speech block*? Yes, I think these terms are helpful. What would be the verb form of "speech dysfluency"? For example, I currently might say somethi...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJan 18, 2020
1 points

This scene from Liar Liar is a very accurate representation of my speech blocks, even though that wasn't the intention.

This scene from Liar Liar is a very accurate representation of my speech blocks, even though that wasn't the intention. [deleted]...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
3 points

something super helpful for me with dealing with those sorts of blocks is to inhale and then speak slowly and carefully as you exhale. Maybe try that....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
3 points

I think you mean a block. Like no air comes out and your throat feels like it's closed up? Very normal...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJan 17, 2020
6 points

I stutter sometimes, but mostly i find myself unable to actually speak like I know what I want to say I just get stuck. What is this?

I stutter sometimes, but mostly i find myself unable to actually speak like I know what I want to say I just get stuck. What is this? ...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2020
1 points

If I would come up to you in a party and start a conversation, would I notice your stuttering?...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2020
1 points

Depends on the circumstances, mostly. It’s more likely to be more pronounced if I lose my composure, so if you were hosting a show where you asked questions to people on the street, or if you happened...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2020
28 points

When ever i block people start guessing random and sometimes the most absurd thing and starts laughing between themselves while im still blocked and wishing someone would stab me right then and there....

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2020
2 points

Mine is making your mouth wide while speaking. It works everytime, I only use this on my bad speech days. It doesn't stop your stuttering at all, it only reduces it in a great huge amount, I can expre...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2020
2 points

Yeah I think so, it's more so blocks though. It must have something to do with anxiety, very frustrating. It's certainly had an impact on me socially and career-wise but I'm working on it!...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesStress & Fight/FlightHelplessness & Agency