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postr/StutterOct 31, 2019
12 points

rant (apologies in advance)

rant (apologies in advance) Hey everyone, I (24M) have been dealing with a severe block since childhood. Thanks to it i fail 80-90% of basic interactions with people and almost all first impressions. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentTrauma & Psychological+3 more
postr/StutterOct 27, 2019
9 points

Help

Help I'm at the point in my life where I feel worthless and like I have no one. My mom says to go away and figure out how to stop stuttering when I try to talk to her. I might be getting disqualified ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2019
1 points

Don’t think that way. We are special and unique :) I know it’s hard. I’m not a doctor but it affects me in my profession too. My advice would be to think of alternatives. Could you maybe present yo...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2019
8 points

It is covered under the "disability" umbrella in the USA. I even know someone who went on disability due to his stutter. He was an engineer and college professor for 30 years prior to going on disabil...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Access & RightsHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2019
6 points

Nope and probably never will. Coz my stutter is weird. Its increasing with time. I can feel the difference from 6 months b4 and now. I can barely get a word out now and its getting worse. Who'd wanna ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2019
2 points

You should accept it because you don't have a choice about stuttering. So you either accept it and find how to live your life your way or you let it crush you. That's why people say you should accept ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterOct 13, 2019
168 points

R.I.P to all the opportunities/experiences I missed out on because of my stutter, and it leaving me with crippling anxiety and low self-esteem.✌🏽

R.I.P to all the opportunities/experiences I missed out on because of my stutter, and it leaving me with crippling anxiety and low self-esteem.✌🏽 ...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterOct 12, 2019
59 points

when you let your stutter dictate your everyday life and feed your anxiety and depression and start isolating yourself and no one seems to notice or care. sad cowboy hours

when you let your stutter dictate your everyday life and feed your anxiety and depression and start isolating yourself and no one seems to notice or care. sad cowboy hours ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2019
2 points

I've been where you are I'm not even kidding you literally sound like how I did a year and a half ago. I suffer from anxiety, depression and a stutter as well. I put off getting a job for nearly 3 yea...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2019
4 points

you are having a bad day- or a couple of days, but you also sound like you may have anxiety or depression. I would get professional help ASAP before it becomes problematic. You aren't enjoying the th...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterOct 8, 2019
5 points

20m, constant depression and Anxiety because of stutter/blocks & feel hopeless...

20m, constant depression and Anxiety because of stutter/blocks & feel hopeless... [deleted]...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2019
2 points

Of course its going to be hard, even taking care of young brothers is a huge task, while stuttering just makes it a plus for suffering. You should simply try accept the fact you need to give the best ...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Helplessness & AgencyTherapy Experiences
postr/StutterOct 7, 2019
4 points

I know that I won't be successful

I know that I won't be successful I'm the oldest of my siblings. My father has 5 years until retiring. My brother's are young and I will have to be the one who takes care of them. I don't think that I...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyFamily Support & Conflict
commentr/StutterOct 6, 2019
6 points

Totally agree - this describes every group encounter for me, and also describes how one-on-one encounters usually go much better. I think it has partially to do with timing - a group dynamic has its ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Audience Scale & Group SizeAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2019
2 points

If your percieve it that way, the interpretation is yours on what does it meant compensate and what to settle down. It could work if that Is part of your complex issue for sure...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2019
1 points

For example now I'm moving to alot of places and my head is unsettled, if I settled somewhere and had a normal life, would you call that compensate me?...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2019
1 points

Thanks, this is so true, however you say it's a never lasting struggle but if you stop worrying and thinking about it all time, you will mentally stop struggling?...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2019
2 points

I get my husband to talk for me sometimes- not all the time as I am a true extrovert- but sometimes on bad days and drive throughs! He doesn't mind at all. But if she is using you as a crutch that can...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterOct 1, 2019
20 points

My stutter is starting to take over my life. Is there a way to overcome it. Here is my story.

My stutter is starting to take over my life. Is there a way to overcome it. Here is my story. Hi I am 18 years old and I have been stuttering since i was around 11. Until I was around 15 I never reall...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+3 more
postr/StutterSep 30, 2019
14 points

I sometimes feel like I missed out on a lot because of my stutter. Does anyone else ever feel the same way?

I sometimes feel like I missed out on a lot because of my stutter. Does anyone else ever feel the same way? And how do you deal with that?...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyQuality of Life