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commentr/StutterApr 22, 2019
23 points

Seriously see a therapist. Even though at times (or all the time) it can be really tough, stuttering is not worth dying over. Also read "Out With It" by Katherine Preston, it really changed my percept...

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postr/StutterApr 20, 2019
3 points

Have any of you tried anti anxiety medication as a solution?

Have any of you tried anti anxiety medication as a solution? Just curious about if you have done this and what was the experience like? Did it work and reduce your stutter? Were there other side effec...

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commentr/StutterApr 18, 2019
6 points

Point of note: Please refrain from engaging in self-diagnosis, though. Leave that sort of thing to the professionals. We don't want people to start experimentally self-medicating, after all....

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commentr/StutterApr 14, 2019
1 points

If I live in Illinois and going to school in Oregon, I would apply in Oregon correct? And oh my god that is amazing!!! Thank you I will forsure check this out!!!...

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commentr/StutterApr 13, 2019
1 points

I would suggest practicing a lot. Something that helped me was putting periods on my notes so I knew a firm spot to take a breath and not trip over my words. If you want you can also mention your stu...

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commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
3 points

While seeking out help from a professional is probably the best option, sometimes that’s not the easiest thing to do (cost / time). A good first step would be to visit: https://www.stutteringhelp.org ...

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commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
1 points

Have you read Cracking the Coding interview? It's a great book that walks you through how to do a coding interview and answer the questions in the "right" way. Coding interviews are HARD and you migh...

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commentr/StutterApr 12, 2019
1 points

If the stutter occurs when you explain things to people, perhaps instead of reading aloud you could try exposure therapy techniques with having you explain things to people? Congrats on mastering rea...

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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2019
1 points

I highly recommend you make an appointment with a Speech-Language Pathologist. Getting diagnosed by a bunch of random people online may not yield the most accurate results....

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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2019
1 points

To start, my main qualifications is recognizing and treating life-threatening conditions, so really only your dr is qualified for a real answer. You can DM me if you feel uncomfortable, but what is y...

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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2019
1 points

Hey. You seem to know a lot about this stuff. I suffer from a seemingly innocuous condition that is starting to make me worried. I had an unrelated doctor appointment this week and my heart beat was 1...

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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2019
1 points

One thing you should know is your stutter will probably get better with age. I went to law school with a stutter myself, though mine was not as severe. There are challenges, but keep in mind that th...

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commentr/StutterApr 8, 2019
1 points

Was the therapy you had centered around controlling your stutter or becoming more fluent? If so it's not surprising your self esteem plummeted when it didn't work. I saw many different therapists and ...

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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2019
2 points

I would consider addressing it, respectfully, within context of 1:1 conversation. You deserve respect just like everybody else and are worth being an advocate for. I always consider it a favor to ev...

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commentr/StutterApr 4, 2019
2 points

And that's really the whole point of it - that the individual monetary burden is in some cases relieved. I think that's a worthy trait for a society to have. As for whether speech therapy costs 10,00...

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postr/StutterMar 31, 2019
7 points

Hello everybody, my question is how do you decrease (fight) stuttering.

Hello everybody, my question is how do you decrease (fight) stuttering. Hello Redditers. I am 23 years old and I stutter since I was 5 or 6. I am born in Bulgaria but I'm currently living in Austria a...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2019
1 points

Asking someone else for stuttering tips is like asking someone for the best way to wipe your ass. Everyone thinks their way is best, few people take the time to consciously practice other methods, an...

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postr/StutterMar 26, 2019
4 points

When you need to contact a company and they don't have online chat, no email is listed...but you see a phone number....

When you need to contact a company and they don't have online chat, no email is listed...but you see a phone number.... ...

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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2019
1 points

Sure, I’d like that. Okay well let’s start here on reddit. We can PM each other updates? You can feel free to pm me as well...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
2 points

Thanks for the introduction and i like the positiveness of your post. Join us on discord (you can find the sticky post with an invite link) so you can text and voice chat with us....

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