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commentr/StutterSep 6, 2020
2 points

It's not particularly offensive, but I don't like it either. I don't get why it's even a saying, given the fact that stutterers are so uncommon, and that I honestly never hear anyone else stutter. It'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStigma & BullyingOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterSep 2, 2020
2 points

What are you thinking when you stutter/ what goes through your head?

What are you thinking when you stutter/ what goes through your head? [deleted]...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringLoss of Control
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2020
6 points

I have a moderate stutter as well. For me, I try not to be self conscious about it because you and both I know it can be hard to control. I just breath and speak slower. A video a friend sent me a whi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2020
2 points

I’m sorry your going through this, just know that stuttering is not your fault. But in regards to a diagnosis, I don’t really know what to say. Stuttering is just weird like that. It can be caused by ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2020
1 points

You’re right. It’s been mandatory for me to take a speech class to graduate both high school and now college. The high school one was absolutely horrid. It didn’t help me a single bit and if I’m B...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2020
3 points

Been there. It sucks. I once had a guy straight up stand up and leave a talk I was giving as part of a job interview. I know it sounds crazy, but it might help to talk about it right at the start...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2020
10 points

Your post hits close to home and made me tear up a little. I also have my Masters in Counseling and the start of my career was rough. Job interviews were always super stressful, I definitely blew a fe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2020
1 points

I understand how this can make you feel more anxious, just knowing you have to present in front of people all the time. My only recommendation would be to keep practicing though. The only way to overc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
postr/StutterAug 30, 2020
1 points

The Push Back Factor Involved In Stuttering?

The Push Back Factor Involved In Stuttering? I think I realized something important about stuttering. I don't know if its just me though or if other people face this too. But do you sometimes want t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringLoss of Control
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2020
1 points

As far as I encountered into this topic, I see my stuttering started off with listening to someone stuttering and then repeating (mocking), then It got ingrained in my brain and I did more of it and i...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringExperiential Association
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2020
7 points

Just wanted to share my thoughts. Stuttering is fueled by overthinking and perfectionism. Yes. It's perfection to speak well, not related to anything else. Don't say you are imperfect and accept stu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shift
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2020
19 points

Fuck it all. Stuttering fuel is overthinking, perfectionism. Fuck it. We are unperfect and that is totally fine. We still can love, hate and laugh. Ez?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shift
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2020
2 points

Thank you for reaching out, i agree i spent 75 percent of my time in my head analyzing every possible outcome of a situation is definitely pointless to be doing that and definitely harms my our speec...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2020
1 points

I'm a person who stutters as well and we can all agree that we're our harshest critics in my personal experience. We always tend spend time in the minds of other people instead of our own and focus o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2020
1 points

1.) Speed. Firstly, try to talk slow. I know it sounds obvious and intuitive but it's the foundation of your recording. You and I both know that when you're trying to talk especially under the microsc...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesPhysical TensionOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2020
3 points

>the more I gave it thought the more it would manifest Don't worry, that's not how it works. Don't go around blaming yourself like that. Might as well try out speech therapy, then. It's going to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & Professional
Overthinking & MonitoringSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2020
4 points

I resonated alot when you said something like "when you don't stutter you congratulate yourself, causing you to think about stuttering again, causing you to stutter" Thats a vicious and very frustrat...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterAug 27, 2020
5 points

What do you guys think about Ecopipam?

What do you guys think about Ecopipam? So Ecopipam is an experimental medication designed to treat stuttering. once i heard about this i started getting so excited. It's about time they're making medi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportMeds & Substances
Overthinking & MonitoringAdvice RequestsHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2020
2 points

Planning=stuttering. I saw a comment that said that and its truth. Thats why reading outloud for you probably is a lot easier. Do you feel like you plan alot before you talk to other people ?...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Overthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2020
4 points

I’m exactly the same. I think it’s because I can’t plan a word I don’t know is coming. When I think about saying something, I plan the worlds in my head and then get stuck. Planning=Stuttering...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & Monitoring