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commentr/StutterSep 27, 2017
2 points

Stuttering easily falls under the definition of a disability and it would be illegal / immoral for a company to dock points for stuttering itself. Anyway, think of it as taking command of the situatio...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Access & RightsAuthenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2017
1 points

But sometimes I don't stutter at all. I don't wanna tell them up front....

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2017
2 points

Are you still seeing this therapist? The only good news I can say is you have actual proof whether or not people give a shit that you stutter? My guess is no, not really. The fact that you are more aw...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2017
1 points

My therapists (two of them) told me to never label yourself as "the stutterer" because doing so lessens the chances of you not stuttering. I've had many interviews and meetibg where i don't stutter fo...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2017
1 points

You can get great relief telling somebody off the bat that you stutter. That is, of course, when there's no denying it and it's easy to tell. However, there's no obligation to tell people straight awa...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2017
1 points

Only if you're comfortable doing so or if they ask. In more serious setting like an interview or meeting it's better to disclose because then the audience isn't wondering what's happening and you're...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & CareerAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2017
7 points

I think you should do whatever makes you more comfortable. Personally, I find that telling people upfront about my stutter tends to be more awkward than if they just find out when I naturally stutte...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterSep 20, 2017
3 points

Acknowledging it upfront vs Letting them find out.

Acknowledging it upfront vs Letting them find out. Hi fellow stutterers. Which approach do you take when talking to new people or a group of people? All my life (27y/o) I've always tried to keep it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterSep 15, 2017
0 points

YOU CAN'T OVERCOME STUTTERING!

YOU CAN'T OVERCOME STUTTERING! Now that you're here, I can tell you that you actually CAN overcome your stutter! It's all to do with mindset. You either have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. I ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2017
2 points

Fortunately, that's _not_ what you sound like. It's just what _that_ sounds like to _you_. Yeah, there are two points in this: The first is that people don't stutter in identical ways. Your stutter w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterSep 10, 2017
2 points

One POWERFUL TECHNIQUE To Overcome Stuttering

One POWERFUL TECHNIQUE To Overcome Stuttering ► ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHvXemOUjsI ◄ ◄ Sharing this video again as some people could use the reminder. Recently I've been intentionally ma...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2017
1 points

Trial by fire is the best cure, I agree. Even if your stuttering doesn't improve, it stops hurting. I agree with the tough love approach as well. I think, beyond stuttering, a lot of people are held...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2017
2 points

Good to hear you're taking risks and doing what you fear most. I wish I could get in line with everybody else and tell you to humble yourself, or proclaim you're a douchebag for pointing out people ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
2 points

I never really figured this out until after high school, but my stuttering is about 90% psychological. If I'm being silly or making a joke, I'm almost totally fluent. For me, it's a matter of putting ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingTrauma & PsychologicalMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2017
2 points

Excellent. For anyone who read that and still prefers to hide from their problems, imagine if you could start and have a conversation with someone and not have to deal with an emotional penalty regard...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindset shift
postr/StutterSep 3, 2017
1 points

What helps me not stutter

What helps me not stutter Hate me if you want but this is my story. Something that helps me not stutter is when I realize I'm scaring little kids with the stutter. Then the kids usually ask me why I s...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingLoss of Control
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2017
2 points

Yes and no. I have ups and downs with it. When it feels like my stammer is getting better, I feel happy that I'm more fluent but at the same time, I consider my stammer a part of my personality so it ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Identity & Self-PerceptionSeverity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2017
1 points

I like how you find someone who has stuttering or anxiety problems too you start stuttering less and your anxiety goes down. It's like you almost feel normal then....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2017
1 points

Well said my friend. I was just reading an article on stutteringhelp.org and they find that the strategy of pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones and into conversations can lead us to stutter and...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2017
3 points

Seems like you are really resisting stuttering in front of people, causing you to block badly on words. Have your tried voluntary stuttering? Disclosing that you stutter? My life got so much easier wh...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking