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commentr/StutterJul 23, 2024
13 points

I think that people (in general) tend to shout too quickly: "*People don't care about your stuttering*" But.. how realistic is this statement actually? And, is this statement even helpful at all fo...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJul 23, 2024
8 points

I Have presentation and i really in presentation beacuase of my stutter

I Have presentation and i really in presentation beacuase of my stutter I study software engineering, and I have a presentation coming up again. The last semester went really badly for me, and I was s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJul 23, 2024
5 points

Yes! And high pressure situations that I build up in my head. E.g talking about music to musicians even though I am one. Or explaining myself to someone. Especially in new situations with new people t...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 23, 2024
1 points

Then you have more reasons to go doing it :) What would it take for you to be able to speak together ? It's no interview, no formal thing, just two human beings having a casual conversation, which, by...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2024
2 points

This is misinformed and will negatively impact people who have a different kind of a stutter than you. Many jobs require effective communication many stutterers are unable to speak the words they wan...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2024
1 points

I'm Sweden raised and I have the \_EXACT\_ same issue. I formulate and know EXACTLY what I want to say, and I do PRONOUNCE everything flawlessly, BUT I always get trapped in stuttering and speaking wi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJul 22, 2024
6 points

I'm think about going to speech therapy

I'm think about going to speech therapy Hi everyone, I am a stutter and I am thinking about going to therapy. My stutter is not extremely serious, like I think I stutter at most on 30% of all of the w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2024
1 points

I feel that it’s not impossible. For me, and those who have a mostly psychological based stammer, it’s the anxiety surrounding it that makes it more tricky!...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJul 22, 2024
4 points

Service dog for stuttering?

Service dog for stuttering? I am 55F with adult onset of moderate to severe stuttering which began 4-5 months ago. It is felt to be neurogenic or medication induced (potentially medications used to tr...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJul 22, 2024
2 points

Psychiatry /medication

Psychiatry /medication Hi all. Hope all is good. My stuttering has been really out of control lately. Can maybe get 2 words in before a pause of about 30 seconds. Really getting me down and getti...

Meds & SubstancesSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2024
2 points

Can definitely relate to this. I think it’s also important to whom you surround yourself with. You need people who don’t judge you for your stutter as the only way in my experience anyway that you i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2024
2 points

I feel this. I’m an introvert but sometimes I wonder if I just trained myself to be an introvert out of fear of embarrassment from my stutter. My confidence is dead in the water, which I see as my fau...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2024
3 points

I,m 18M and the things you mentioned in your post are the exact same thing that will happen to me in future and how hard or impossible it is going to be for to find a girl who understands me and Best ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2024
4 points

I struggle with many of the same feelings, but I’m lucky and was able to make a great group of friends I’ve kept my whole life. I’ve grown away some from my friends because of my stutter and my anxi...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJul 22, 2024
12 points

RANT!!!! Feeling inadequate

RANT!!!! Feeling inadequate So I try to not let my stutter get in the way of me living life. I’m very outgoing with lots of friends & I still try to engage in conversation even if I sound like I’m hav...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2024
5 points

I also struggle from stuttering, unfortunately I do not have too much good advise. However, I suggest you seek speech therapy. It has helped me a lot and I have grown more confident. A good thing to r...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
postr/StutterJul 21, 2024
19 points

Struggling mentally

Struggling mentally I am 27 year old man with a stutter, which I have had since the age of 6. I am ashamed to admit, I am nearly 30 and I still have not come to terms with this speech disorder. I can...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2024
3 points

Yes, I found a moderate correlation between stuttering severity and avoidant attachment. The more severe the stutter the more people were likely to experience avoidant attachment in my sample....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2024
3 points

Thank you for your comment. That is so interesting and helpful. You are so right about stuttering being the one thing that wires your brain to be hypervigilant! I am almost 22. Trying to figure out ...

Community & SupportCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Personal StoriesTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2024
5 points

I’m in my early 40s and was diagnosed with AvPD a couple years ago. The description definitely resonates with me. Most people say a personality disorder has to be pervasive throughout life, so adult o...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentGenetic & Family Factors