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postr/StutterAug 21, 2017
2 points

Random jumbled thoughts

Random jumbled thoughts I cannot for the life of me say things that start with H sounds. E.g. home, health I am now taking a speaking class and I hope I can get through it. I am on meds now to help ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightFeared Words & NamesStimulants & Caffeine
postr/StutterAug 20, 2017
4 points

Stuttering in particular situations?

Stuttering in particular situations? Hello there, I'm a 24 old male, living in Turkey, stuttering since 5 years old. Can't really remember how it's started, but my parents always say (or claim) that ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
postr/StutterAug 20, 2017
5 points

Stuttering reading material

Stuttering reading material Hi, I have been stuttering for as long as I can remember. I have had periods in my life when I have had a new job felt confident and have not shuttered for about 6 months. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2017
1 points

Same here! Connecticut is the worst "C word" for me. God damn, it takes me a solid 15 seconds to get the word out....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2017
2 points

Are you me? This sounds exactly like my situation. On an average day I'm fine but ask me my name and I hit a block on my last name. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2017
1 points

I definitely still identify as a stutterer although I rarely stutter any more, at least not outwardly. I find that I still have to manage my speech to stay reasonably fluent. Over the years I've learn...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterAug 14, 2017
10 points

Fuck you letter "C"

Fuck you letter "C" Oh man you have no idea what I would do to speak fluently words start with "C"... ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2017
2 points

It usually goes like this: A certain sound is difficult - I realize it - I get used to it - another sound suddenly becomes difficult - repeat Kinda annoying tbh haha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesCycles & Randomness
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2017
2 points

So true! Or when you have trouble saying "thank you!" I feel like a jerk then. Not to mention how much of an idiot you feel like when you can't say your own flipping name ......

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterAug 3, 2017
1 points

I struggle with bipolar so I'm "double lucky" but any advice between stutters can't be bad, we may come from different backgrounds and have different situations but we can all share our insights. Oddl...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightEmployment & CareerFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterAug 3, 2017
3 points

Certain Letters creating a block.

Certain Letters creating a block. I've found that I only have a stammer when saying words that begin with L's and R's. (you know, like License and Registration) I'm starting law school next year and...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterAug 2, 2017
9 points

I just found this sub. . . And people who understand the struggle.

I just found this sub. . . And people who understand the struggle. Hello! I am a freshman going into college and boy oh boy am I going to have a helluva time introducing myself to people! I struggle w...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2017
2 points

Yep, I've experienced issues with just about every single sound possible. The most consistent ones are "S" & "F" sounds, with just about everything else having given me some degree of trouble at s...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
postr/StutterAug 1, 2017
3 points

Recent fluctuations in sounds that trouble you?

Recent fluctuations in sounds that trouble you? Hi all, I was curious if you've had any fluctuations in what sounds trouble you. While my stuttering fluctuates on a daily and sometimes hourly basis ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Cycles & RandomnessFeared Words & NamesOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2017
1 points

That is the worst and saddest part about my stutter is that I can't say my own name most of the time. It literally makes me cry and feel worthless sometimes....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness
postr/StutterJul 29, 2017
3 points

Tips on introducing myself?

Tips on introducing myself? I'm slowly but surely chipping away at fixing my stutter but the one thing I'm struggling with mainly still is introducing myself. My name is Ryley and I like, basically ca...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterJul 23, 2017
10 points

Stammering in retail

Stammering in retail So I've worked in a pizza restaurant for around 3 months now. I don't know how I've only just noticed this but here we go. At this restaurant in particular, I have to ask: Which...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2017
1 points

I agree with this, a lot. This is the strategy I've been using to fight my stutter and it's been working really well. But for some reason, I still just can't get past words that start with D. I get th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2017
1 points

I know what you mean. I stutter quite a bit but my worst stutter by FAR is my name. After being extremely embarrassed like 50 times with it, now every. Single. Time. Someone asks me my name I pretend ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2017
1 points

Interesting. I only stutter on certain sounds, like Ds and Rs, I find it interesting to read that a lot of people stutter in certain situations, rather than just specific letters. Thanks for sharing!...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesSeverity & Fluctuation