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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2019
2 points

This is some solid advice. I feel as a stutterer I’m more afraid of being rejected or turning off the other party when I stutter so i tend to avoid meeting new people. Life is too short to be worried ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2019
2 points

I don’t know if he’s around anymore but the “I will teach you to be rich” guy, despite being spammy, suggested to get in a position where you are told “no” every day (business, personal, whatever). Th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2019
2 points

I'm same right now lol I feel in love with a girl but she didn't like how I had no friends so now I'm working on improving myself...but feel very empty at the same time....

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterMay 22, 2019
33 points

It’s been a terrible week.

It’s been a terrible week. I had an in-person job interview with a company I’ve always wanted to work for after passing the first-round phone interview. Before the interview even begun, I informed my ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentTrauma & Psychological+3 more
postr/StutterMay 20, 2019
25 points

An honest confession

An honest confession 23M. Life long stutterer. Living in a hopeless country. No gf. No real friends. No real success. All I got is my family. I can't find any decent reason to live these days. Just wa...

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Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencySuicidal Ideation & High Distress+2 more
postr/StutterMay 18, 2019
11 points

I don't feel like a part of society.

I don't feel like a part of society. I've had a mild stutter my entire life. I don't really define myself as having social anxiety because of it, but I definitely avoid certain social situations. I fi...

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commentr/StutterMay 17, 2019
14 points

Story of my life. I was born extrovert, as a kid and even now I dream of being able to just speak out, get friends, have fun and show who the real me is. My life would be for the better if I did not h...

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Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 17, 2019
1 points

>not worth it most of the time So it's worth it some of the time? As in, you do speak? :)...

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Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 16, 2019
2 points

I’ve always wanted to climb to a high place somewhere across the world and just yell for a whole hour haha...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2019
1 points

Honestly, I'm torn with money and happiness. Money does definitely offer more choices and freedom I suppose but to what extent and how much will it impact my mental health....

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2019
6 points

It's the pride in you. You know you need help, but you don't want to seem incompetent. I get it. However, you gotta kill this mentality....

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Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2019
2 points

I feel you so much OP. I feel the exact same way and people have no idea how much it affects me. We have to stay strong...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2019
5 points

I’ve tried multiple therapists for it as well and none of them helped. I ran out of money trying to find a good therapist. I feel OP so much and am right there with him. I think about suicide daily an...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2019
5 points

Dude. You just described my life. I felt every single word you said. I experienced what you experienced. I get severe speech-blocks like 80% of the time. I have grown very numb and insensitive over t...

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Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2019
1 points

I would instantly start applying for different jobs that actually interest me. I’d also go back to college. My stutter crippled me so bad I dropped out....

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Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2019
1 points

I'd probably talk more and gain a little more confidence in it but ultimately I feel like I would still remain quiet most of the time. I'm just remembering those times I ask someone something and get ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 30, 2019
3 points

I can relate to this. I have turned 30 this year and I had pushed nice people away in my youth because I think I am unworthy. Upon reflection the thought of myself as lesser competent than others is...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2019
6 points

You didn't. Its a disability. Noone deserves a disability, man. Buttt dont worry just continue trying to find a job and you will. It will be hard honestly. Its been hard for me too. But it happens....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2019
2 points

Acknowledge the situation you're in. It sucks and you've been given a shitty hand. Then look forward. The only way to get over this fear of yours is to face it. ​ I had the exact same th...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterApr 24, 2019
36 points

I know that feeling all too well. People don't realize it, but not being able to express yourself is one of the most frustrating experiences anyone can go through. Having something funny or smart to s...

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Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation+1 more