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postr/StutterJul 23, 2021
91 points

And the stuttering just dies

And the stuttering just dies I didn't intend to go all out like this so soon in my journey, but I felt it was maybe time to address this mental itch. A cornerstone of letting oneself go and living mom...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
2 points

That’s a loaded question haha. The answer to that is unfortunately not satisfying. It depends on the person and mostly time.So what’s worked for me won’t necessarily work for you but here’s a couple t...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
2 points

I love these words but my biggest fear is honestly letting it consume me and becoming comftorable with being at home and stop socializing so I try to socialize and be with friends and my girlfriend as...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
3 points

I get it. There are days I want to cut my tongue out of my jaw. Days where I, at least in my own home, go mute. The Mrs doesn’t like it much, but I don’t always care. I don’t feel like it’s my place...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressShame & EmbarrassmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
5 points

Have you ever tried doing the opposite and stutter on purpose? It’s very difficult. From personal experience I can’t do it. 🤔 Stuttering is in fact the art of trying to hide stuttering. Which reall...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
3 points

Our speech muscles are very sensitive and when we have fear we tense up. That’s what causes our blocks. Fluent speakers are able to speak completely relaxed with no fear. Try to speak completely relax...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Physical TensionHiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJul 20, 2021
6 points

My issue.

My issue. Hi, I'm new to this sub, I stutter a lot in conversations but I only stutter with people, I can talk fluently without an issue but when I'm with anyone, I stutter a lot, has anyone else had ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
1 points

The body of my post sums it up, they claim that they never noticed i stutter and would never insult someone for stuttering...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
3 points

I have stuttered since I was born. Primary school was hell because you know kids are assholes but as you said things got better when just stopped thinking about it. I have a normal life, really good f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
1 points

Similar situation, I have done a lot of work by myself to work through my speech issues and can hide it or work around it depending on my emotional state. When I’m relaxing with friends i can usually ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
1 points

I dont recall ever been fluent, I can string the odd sentence together but never been able to hold a conversation, it's something I've learned to avoid.....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterJul 20, 2021
31 points

Hello I’m new to this Reddit and I have stuttered ever since second grade. I started off by stomping my foot or winking to force words out. My main stutter is blocks and prolongations. I just graduated high school and I’m 18, and all throughout my life I attended speech therapy although I was

Hello I’m new to this Reddit and I have stuttered ever since second grade. I started off by stomping my foot or winking to force words out. My main stutter is blocks and prolongations. I just graduate...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentValidation & Empathy+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
1 points

The thing about laughter is it makes us try harder which is just more tension and more pauses. More frustrating. When you become good at hiding your stutter you are always jumping through hoops to con...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
2 points

YEA i got rid if them tho and they know but know everyone just says they never notice it and i notice it every. Single. Time....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJul 16, 2021
13 points

My way of to not be nervous for public interactions

My way of to not be nervous for public interactions If you watch YouTube, you should know who ricegum is. Funny YouTuber. But I saw a tiktok about him saying he’s sometimes nervous about talking to gi...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2021
3 points

I think the OP means that on the phone you can’t give them a card, or signal that you stutter without saying it… while stuttering...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2021
3 points

I'd always think that speaking with someone on the phone should be easier because usually the other person can't tell when you're having a block or a tic and you can always blame the signal so there's...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2021
11 points

The one thing holding me back is how I can't signal that I stutter with hand signals or how my mouth is moving etc and that's it. I block for 4 seconds and the other person goes "...hello?". But it ca...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJul 14, 2021
22 points

Does speech therapy work?

Does speech therapy work? I'm just wondering has anyone ever gotten speech therapy and it actually helped improve your stutter? I went to speech therapy for a couple of years when I was younger,I even...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
Seeking TherapyAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
3 points

I totally agree you should do this, I was a covert stutterer in high school and I dreaded english class every year. Once they made us say our name infront of the class which to me is so ridiculous hah...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentSchool & Academic Life