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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2025
2 points

Pronouns, words starting with vowels especially "i" and "e" starting words. Get me on the phone and it goes downhill fast. When I was younger I used to dread having to call into work sick because I co...

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postr/StutterSep 21, 2025
2 points

Do you guys have trigger sounds

Do you guys have trigger sounds I'm 20 yrs old male , I'd a psychogenic learned stutter, As you saw above to be honest , I really observe this in my stuttering journey like there are those sounds t...

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Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 21, 2025
2 points

I have many speech blocks, can anybody help?

I have many speech blocks, can anybody help? Long ago I used to stutter, Ive gotten better but the main problem I face nowadays is speech block. It’s a symptom of stuttering where you just cant say th...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2025
3 points

There's a lot of PWS who experience difficulty with specific sounds or words (like their names for example). I don't think any sound is inherently "harder" to pronounce than any other sound. I think i...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2025
4 points

The one u said number 6 it's so hurtful when I know I'm right but I can't explain People ask me for direction or advice for something they don't take me seriously public transport. when I stutter v...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2025
7 points

I have many lol but one of the worst was being part of a club in high school and needing to introduce myself on stage in front of the whole school. Comes to my turn to say my name and I couldn’t get i...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2025
8 points

I once approached a girl straight up looking those approaching girls videos and I stuttered soo badly infront of that chick and she made that confused face (yk what face I’m talking about when you stu...

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Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2025
4 points

Number 2 and 4 are so real to me. Whenever I enter a new class, I always have to present myself like my name or the answer or question to something and when its my turn to speak, i know what im going ...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2025
30 points

had a job interview, tried to say the word “country”, ended up just saying cunt over and over again 😎😎😎...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2025
1 points

I feel you. Im 37 so considering you only been to 2 interviews tells me you're much younger than me. But honesly, interviews have never stopped me even tho I always stutter severely during interviews....

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2025
1 points

Well, I really identify with your story. (24M). I've never really fit the stereotype of stuttering. My problem is basically yours: difficulty pronouncing words that begin with specific letters, like ...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2025
1 points

Obviously if this is going to be a massive cause of anxiety maybe use it as a middle name instead which you can omit in most situations....

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Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2025
1 points

That's true. Thanks for the offer, I've honestly searched every name but we have very specific wants in terms of origin etc. There is a similar option but it just doesn't hit quite right....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2025
1 points

If you think its OK to say what the name is I might be able to come up with something similar. Yes phone calls are difficult for my husband too so I takecon that role whenever possible. Things are dif...

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Feared Words & NamesFamily Support & ConflictEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2025
1 points

Thanks for the vote of confidence - do I just preserve through phone calls that need the name?! I think they're my kryptonite....

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Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterSep 18, 2025
5 points

Baby Names

Baby Names We're expecting baby number 2 and are really struggling with names - nothing is perfect. And then I stumbled upon the -maybe- perfect name! But it's starts with a letter that I block on a l...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
2 points

literally the same for me. I'm 23. when someone puts me on the spot, I talk just fine but there's that one word, usually at the end of every sentence. sometimes even half way through I just go blank a...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
1 points

It’s not a specific word, it can really be any word. I haven’t been able to find a pattern to it. Also, I don't want to reply on Antidepressants....

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterSep 17, 2025
8 points

My Stutter is Confusing, Looking for Help.

My Stutter is Confusing, Looking for Help. Hey everyone, I’m 22 and I’ve been stuttering since I was a kid. I’ve seen a few doctors over the years, but nothing’s really worked. The way I stutter is a...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
2 points

I’ve just started a degree apprenticeship and this whole week has been inductions and introducing yourself and saying my name is the most dreaded part. I speak well for the most part but I just can’t ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesDisclosure & Telling Others