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postr/StutterJun 15, 2021
2 points

For does who believe their stuttering is severe…how do U cope?

For does who believe their stuttering is severe…how do U cope? I’m worried about my future and living life because I’m ashamed of stutter and recently it has gotten worst I believe I’m worried about e...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2021
5 points

The majority of people who stutter don’t stutter when alone. Anxiety has a lot to do with stuttering....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2021
1 points

I’ve always known I had a stutter and always acknowledged it, but therapy just makes it worse...

Anticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & Professional
Hiding & ConcealmentUnhelpful Therapy Techniques
postr/StutterJun 15, 2021
54 points

Stuttering is very beneficial when it comes to dating.

Stuttering is very beneficial when it comes to dating. Stuttering is extremely beneficial when it comes to dating. Yes you heard that right.  (If you are not interested in dating psychology, this pos...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2021
1 points

I always include that juicy tidbit of a nugget in the "about me" section, which is probably why i never get any action (aside from the fact that i look like a monkey's uncle, and online dating is most...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2021
1 points

When I did, I never got matches. When I didn't, I would. But they would unmatch once they found out lol. Found I'm happier just not even trying to date anymore. Hope you find some luck though!...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Dating & RomanceHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2021
1 points

Heyy, Same goes for me. I overcame my stuttering for many years. From the past year I started to stutter again. I lost all my confidence. When speaking to friends family or strangers I think that I wi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2021
4 points

Yeah it works. When I worked in retail security I could easily and confidently ask customers for receipts. At home lol I could barely say the word receipt to my mom. The hard part is retaining that wh...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Authenticity vs. MaskingHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2021
2 points

I mentioned this recently in another post. Im married now, but I used to put it at the very end. Just a sentence. Simplified things for me... Didnt have to worry about introducing it and it thought...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2021
6 points

With all due respect, I'm a severe stutterer, and I'm not degrading myself by passing out business cards of my flaws. If I dont have the self-confidence to explain my flaws myself, then i wouldnt want...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2021
6 points

I stutter a lot less when explaining that I stutter. It helps slow the **other** person down....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2021
1 points

Great post...I had a similar experience with just putting myself out there and facing the fear. As I got more comfortable with public speaking, the stutter receded dramatically. I still stutter on occ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationAnxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
2 points

Wow this is so motivational I been living with a stutter my whole life and I’m tired of being scared and hiding and this give me motivation to try my hardest and not give up....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2021
1 points

I usually stutter way less with headphones, not so with earbuds. Some people I met online never realized I stutter until I met them IRL....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2021
14 points

My husband didn’t notice I stutter until I told him. It made me realize how much I focus on my stutter, and how little everyone else does....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2021
6 points

Most people who hear you speak don't usually care at all if you stutter. I feel like it's all in your head...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
2 points

Preface speaking, especially public speaking of any sort, with explaining that you have a stutter/stammer. Once people know, theres nothing to be afraid of. Sounds pretty blunt and fucked up, right? I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentPreparation & Rehearsal+3 more
postr/StutterJun 9, 2021
50 points

I recently found this group. I'm glad to be here :)

I recently found this group. I'm glad to be here :) I'd like to share a little part of my journey and why I am glad to be here. I'll try to keep things short... I was a very severe stutterer growing ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentPersonal Stories+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
5 points

I had a very severe stuttering and had those dark thoughts sometimes (like I should make myself mute somehow and not talk anymore), fortunately I'm pretty fluent now, I'm on the side of improving thin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
3 points

Fyi, just checked your acc. The fact you are using an alt when who's to say you're not this guy defending yourself? Quite embarrassing really....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception