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commentr/StutterNov 5, 2025
1 points

CBD helps with anxiety overall. If your stutter gets worse when anxious and stressed it can help lower. It helped me stay calm on high stress days. Stuttering doesn't fully go away. CBD is not really ...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2025
2 points

Was a long time ago, one of the early prozac family that they don't hand out anymore because of the side effects, an ssri inhibitor. Just get an up to date one if you are going this route. Note though...

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commentr/StutterNov 4, 2025
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In short yes. That is how I exited my total stutter for a manageable one that hardly ever crops up about 25 plus years ago. Used the drug to calm down about the effects of my stutter, then learned to ...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
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I’m on Prozac and it’s helping a great deal with my social anxiety, which in turn helps me with my fluency too. I take Propanolol beta blocker for heavy speaking days such as interviews or presentati...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
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I take meds three times a day. Morning, afternoon and evening. So when I take my meds, I take multiple meds at the same time....

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
1 points

Are you currently still on Abilify? I am taking 2mg as well paired with anti-anxiety meds, have been taking them for about two weeks. I find its more the calming effect of these medications that helps...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
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So did you notice any improvement yet? I believe all medications which affect the brain take time to activate I believe several weeks to even several months but just be patient :). I used SSRI's and i...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
2 points

Doesn't improve stutter to me but makes life much more bearable generally....

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
5 points

Propranolol is very helpful to me, benzos ofc but carry risk of addiction, pregabalin is awesome to me too, bit more safe than benzos but still causes dependence....

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
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I did extensive research on the subject, and the best scientifically proven result was a 20% improvement, with some side effects. If you'd like to discuss it, I'm open to it....

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
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I don't know if it'll help but I do think if you don't have to rely on medication you never have to go off it or be without it. My stutter is massively affected by my anxiety levels and I manage it t...

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postr/StutterNov 3, 2025
7 points

Is it possible to manage stuttering with social anxiety medicine?

Is it possible to manage stuttering with social anxiety medicine? Please give me genuine suggestions regarding this..i thought of taking social anxiety medication to manage my stuttering.. I noticed t...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2025
1 points

Medications will maaaaybe help a little. Here’s a post with more ideas https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/s/UZfwaRxKj8...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2025
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I know what you mean. I know many people with social anxiety disorders, even worse than mine, and they do not stutter one bit. I’m taking anti-anxiety medication which helps a tonne with my anxiety P...

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postr/StutterOct 31, 2025
4 points

Name issue

Name issue I can’t say my first name, and when I’m asked it feels like my throat closes up and I enter into a frozen state. I can say my last name with no problems. Every doctor I’ve spoken with ins...

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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
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I heard Abilify actually takes 2-4 weeks or potentially even months before it reaches its full effect. I am also trialing Abilify currently taking 2mg as well. Been taking it for a week and main side ...

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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
1 points

Did you find it helped your speech long term? I also started taking Abilify recently(1 week ago, 2mg as well) and I am still testing to see if it actually works or its just placebo. It does definitely...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
2 points

Yep, caffeine and refined sugars does it for me. I’ve replaced it with lemon balm tea during the day and chamomile tea in the evening before bed. I sleep so much better now, and this also improves flu...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
2 points

Yep. I couldn’t have put it more accurately. I haven’t had anything caffeinated in years, and it definitely helped. 👍🏻...

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postr/StutterOct 24, 2025
5 points

Michael Smerconish Interview

Michael Smerconish Interview Hey all, happy stuttering awareness month. Long time lurker on this sub and decided to make my first plunge because I'm a big fan of CNN's Michael Smerconish and I noticed...

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