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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2017
3 points

I usually say whatever name comes easily to me, if it's a Starbucks I don't frequent. Art, Ed, Al, sometimes Elwood appear in the rotation often. The one I frequent knows me well enough I don't have t...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2017
6 points

Giving my name, under any circumstances, is *the worst*. My name starts with a 'B', too, which is one of those super tough sounds when you hit a block. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2017
8 points

My name starts with A and I will get blocks on that sound so I try to begin with a sound that is smoother for me to produce like MY name is A... or, OH I'M A... When I am hesitant and people notice I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterJan 20, 2017
32 points

Starbucks employee mocks customer with stutter. Really sad to see people with stutter being treated this way. Does anyone else have trouble giving their name when ordering coffee?

Starbucks employee mocks customer with stutter. Really sad to see people with stutter being treated this way. Does anyone else have trouble giving their name when ordering coffee? ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentStigma & BullyingFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2017
2 points

This so much. I've always doubted the famous stutterers thing. Many people have indeed said they "stutter" but actually have fluency that a moderate/severe stutterer would do anything to achieve. It ...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Public Awareness / MediaFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
3 points

Lots of people think they stutter. Many people get flustered and "choke" on words during high stress situations. But they don't stutter. > I just dont understand how you can not get positive v...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Public Awareness / MediaFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
2 points

pretty sure the internet wasn't that active when they were younger, but to be honest why would ANYONE lie about stuttering lol. besides that they claim to have stuttered in high school and pretty sure...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Public Awareness / MediaFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
2 points

I don't see them as role models. In fact, how do we know they really stuttered? Anybody have links to videos showing these "celebrities" stuttering? ...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Public Awareness / MediaFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
1 points

Yes, i have read many and i mean many books and articles on stuttering and speech in general and for me personally (read in my case) his theory seems the most logical one since i CAN speak fluently in...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJan 16, 2017
2 points

Tension/tightening of the vocal cords

Tension/tightening of the vocal cords heya guys, I would describe my stutter as having involuntary blocks and sometimes having difficulty pronouncing words, recently i started to really analyze what ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Physical TensionFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterJan 10, 2017
7 points

my stutter makes me incredibly nervous speaking to people and I just want it to stop.

my stutter makes me incredibly nervous speaking to people and I just want it to stop. i'm tearing myself up about this. i'm 16 and i've been stuttering for as long as i can remember. i think it's gett...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2017
2 points

Xanax significantly helps me with interviews. I would not risk consuming alcohol before any important interview. There's too many negative effects....

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Feared Words & NamesHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterDec 27, 2016
8 points

Strange relationship with stuttering and cursing

Strange relationship with stuttering and cursing As I'm sure many of you have certain words and letters you have problems with, I struggle with a great bit. Through my experience I've learned that if ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Strategic Swearing/CursingFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterDec 25, 2016
17 points

My boss gave me an Amazon Alexa Dot for Christmas...

My boss gave me an Amazon Alexa Dot for Christmas... It was nice of him, but I can't even say "Alexa" without blocking... ಠ_ಠ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2016
1 points

Same here. It changes once in a while. Now i can't say words with "st" (like stutter :D ) , "p" , "d" etc.. I used to struggle with other letters but I dont even remember with which. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2016
1 points

Yup. In the past I couldn't say my maiden name. Now I can now and then, it doesn't give me such a hard time anymore. But the letter R was okay in the past. And now this is killing me now and then. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
postr/StutterDec 15, 2016
1 points

Stuttering patterns changing

Stuttering patterns changing Has anyone ever had their patterns change in things they suddenly have trouble saying? Some things are constant, like trouble saying my own name. I've noticed over the pas...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterDec 15, 2016
5 points

Freaking out about a phone call I need to make tomorrow

Freaking out about a phone call I need to make tomorrow Had an interview Tuesday. Did great, few stammers but nothing a few deep breaths didn't fix. So Wednesday rolls around and I'm checking the ring...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterDec 14, 2016
7 points

Starting to stutter at 18

Starting to stutter at 18 I've been quite stressed out recently as my dad is currently being prosecuted for assault against another man. I haven't spoken to him for the past 2 months. I have started u...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentTrauma & PsychologicalFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2016
1 points

> The inability to say your own name when put on the spot might be the worst feeling in the world. Preaching to the choir... My first name starts with a hard 'C' and my last name starts with a hard...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages