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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2024
1 points

"*Stuttering could be referred to as a voluntary response that acts to relieve stuttering anticipation.*" I've always noticed many similarities between OCD **compulsion** and stuttering. Compulsions ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnticipating Stuttering+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2024
1 points

I believe that the concept of an inhibitory or threshold mechanism in stuttering dates back to the early studies. This idea can be viewed through the lens of Sheehan’s “approach-avoidance conflict” th...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating Stuttering+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2024
1 points

According to google, there is no known cure for cluttering. But just like stuttering, there’s techniques which can be used to deal with the condition. It just takes tons of practice in both a controll...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2024
2 points

I also thing when you're learning a new language you don't necessarily have the vocabulary to switch words (even though I'm trying to do it less and less in Freench)...

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2024
2 points

Many years ago I worked fast food. They started me out on the fries machine, then making burgers. At first I was nervous and stuttered a lot. But working in the back kitchen with the other team, it wa...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2024
2 points

I’ve worked at 2 jobs like McDonald’s and currently work at a coffee shop where I take customers orders. It may be uncomfortable at first (like any new job), but after a while you will get in the rout...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
2 points

brushy said it best just put on a work voice and you’ll stutter way less. i try to follow a script sometimes and say the same shit. u got this...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
16 points

Wow, it’s relieving to hear that I am not the only one that feels this. I have a mild stutter but it is definitely there and I’ve had some horrendous blocks where my face gets distorted and I can’t fu...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
2 points

This is top tier advice and as an introvert myself I do love texting from the safety of my home :)....

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Avoidance & SubstitutionDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
2 points

The best way is to get his number or his socials if you don’t have them already and start texting him when he’s not around. for people who stutter severely texting is a safe heaven and it might make h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
2 points

I worked at Tim Hortons in highschool! Front counter and drive thru. When I use my “customer service voice” I tend to stutter less. Try putting on a peppy accent. Good luck! It will be fine. I work ...

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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
1 points

just be yourself 🙌🏼people who want to be your friend will be your friend. don’t try to play a character cause you won’t make real friends. join a fraternity, gaming club, sports club, talk to your c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
6 points

when i worked in mcdonalds, i worked in drive thru and upfront aswell and my stutter was pretty bad. but the whole "hi welcome to mcdonalds... what can i get for you.. etc" thing becomes kind of like ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
5 points

I know, it's horrible. I come up with such witty and funny remarks and things to say in my head but I just can't say them so I always stay quiet...

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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
8 points

Let me tell you that I'm the funniest guy in my family, among my friends, at work. I could be even more funnier if I said all the jokes that came into my head. I don't say all of them because fear of ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
6 points

Just do your best - try not to overthink it and you’ll probably find that by doing lots of talking, it’s a form of exposure therapy and will reduce your fears and anxiety which will potentially increa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJul 17, 2024
5 points

Fixation on my progress with my stammer

Fixation on my progress with my stammer Hi, I’m just after a bit of advice. I’ve found that I have become a bit fixated with making constant and consistent progress after seeing major improvements wit...

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Fluency TechniquesPositive Therapy TechniquesHiding & Concealment+1 more
postr/StutterJul 17, 2024
28 points

How it feels like to have the ability to come up with funny stuff to say and add onto the conversation BUT YOU JUST, CAN'T SAY IT

How it feels like to have the ability to come up with funny stuff to say and add onto the conversation BUT YOU JUST, CAN'T SAY IT https://preview.redd.it/b9nn79bwf3dd1.jpg?width=452&format=pjpg&auto=w...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
1 points

I think when meeting new people we make our stutter a big deal in our head, when realistically, yes they notice it obviously but that does not mean you arent fun/interesting to be around and cant form...

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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2024
5 points

Hi, another PWD here. I would advise facing your fears and taking it as a tuition-free lesson every day. Let me explain... I started a job - as a management Consultant in a big firm. I was scared li...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career