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postr/StutterAug 21, 2019
4 points

Speech exercises that requires speaking spontaneously?

Speech exercises that requires speaking spontaneously? I am looking for ways to practice my speech besides reading out loud. When I read out loud i speak fluently but when talk is more spontaneous lik...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterAug 21, 2019
5 points

What helps you? (and other questions)

What helps you? (and other questions) Good morning everyone! I don't know why I never thought to check for a subreddit for the literal biggest thing to effect my life on a day-to-day basis. So here I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesPreparation & RehearsalSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2019
1 points

My stutter is very similar, blocks mostly, I hardly ever repeat sounds. Sometimes I can say many sentences without catching a block, that happens when I get into rhythm (speech flows out slowly but sm...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterAug 19, 2019
1 points

Tips for a blocker?

Tips for a blocker? I think I've only got a block stutter which makes it harder to begin certain words. It also has to do with my breathing I suppose. But what I have noticed about my circumstance i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2019
1 points

I have a minor to severe stutter. It depends on a huge range of factors but at times it is a block on every word except words like and or I. Not so fun....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2019
1 points

I think i didn't mention how severe my stammer is. Its really bad. Sometimes i cant even get a word out for literally over a minute. Had ppl walk out mid sentence in a convo. Gets worse when I'm sitti...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2019
4 points

My stutter isn't that bad, blocks mostly (not the repetition type really) and I can read quickly with no problem too. To answer your question, yes, many stutterers find it easier to read than have con...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesGenetic & Family FactorsSituational Variability
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2019
3 points

Thanks for your response Actually I do not fear people at all, I have a good confidence in myself, But there is something that control me, it’s very complex, I feel like someone put a rock in my mout...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2019
3 points

That’s pretty standard. Just try to not be nervous I guess! Happens to me too and I don’t have a good answer lol...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2019
2 points

IMO it's still a stutter. usually for me the hardest word to get out is the first one and then i'm pretty fluent after that. It's more evident when I think about what Im' going to say first like a que...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterAug 10, 2019
2 points

Does this count as a stutter?

Does this count as a stutter? I've been stuttering since I was about 10. Then it stopped. Then it came back for 4 years till I got proffesional help. Then it got way less. And now I'm thinking if this...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2019
1 points

I have read about that as well, stuttering definitely is a vicious cycle. You don't want to stutter, so you over think when you speak which leads to more stuttering.... Its a vicious cycle. &#x20...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2019
2 points

I block on words completely.I'll go to say ''relatively'', and instead I'll stammer out ''rrrrrrrrrrelatively''.i doubt it was triggered by something traumatic, as I have been through pretty depressin...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
1 points

I could avoid blocks somewhat... But if I am stuck on one letter.... Its hard to let go......

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
3 points

Ya, me too. Or I just hit a BIG block and stare at them and at the menu. 😂😂...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2019
2 points

Mostly by making it more difficult to make and receive phone calls, but I try to expose myself to it where I can and slowly ease through the blocks (I don't even wanna know what other people see or he...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & ProlongationsBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2019
1 points

I'm worried about the roll calls my man. That is when I'll stutter. In those you do not shout....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
1 points

You’re doing great! I’m happy for your progress. Also, yes you’re absolute right it’s the fear of stuttering that keeps us in that position. Mine has gotten better over the years but I still get speec...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
1 points

It has gotten better over the years but I still get horrible speech blocks and it’s frustrating....

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
1 points

Same here. My name starts with a vowel so I'd always spend like 10 seconds just trying to let out the sound of the first letter....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages