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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
3 points

I'm on the back end side of things but I've been a professional developer for over 13 years. I definitely stuttered during the interview but I mentioned that I was nervous and my speech is normally ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
postr/StutterJan 7, 2019
19 points

Any web developers / designers who stutter?

Any web developers / designers who stutter? I’ve been stuttering since I hit puberty I guess, went though a really tough childhood around there and it’s been there since then. I’m a blocker primarily ...

School & WorkSpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2019
2 points

Interesting that you mentioned that, I had the same experience you described, growing up with two older sisters. Nobody in my family stutters but me, and I sometimes think it’s related to that. Do yo...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2019
4 points

Our first date was a blind date and it was very apparent when I stumbled on my name. It was love at first sight and we've never looked back. When I have a block, she just looks into my eyes and wait...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & StutteringCommunity & Support
Dating & RomanceBlocks & StoppagesValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2019
7 points

I don't think that, because if you can see ourselves of your mouth open for 4 seconds without any sound or just saying the same thing for 4 times, people will notice that....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
3 points

i did visit a speech therapist! but he just made me read from a book slowly! i never stammer while i am alone....or with complete strangers....or in front of a huge crowd! my case is kind of weird! ...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Seeking TherapyAnticipating StutteringBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterDec 31, 2018
7 points

Can I get some tips on how to manage my speech block.

Can I get some tips on how to manage my speech block. Some sentences I don't block. But most times I have this speech block. It's so unpredictable. My face distorts. I can't keep my eyes open. Worst ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2018
1 points

I'm not quite sure what you mean? It helps in that it moves through the stutter location without loss of control....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2018
2 points

At least you did it. Lol I remember when they told me to call a yard driver over the radio. Something like this “blah blah blah shipping do you copy” I couldn’t even say it I had to get one of my bu...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2018
2 points

I understand, I had to do a P.A announcement for my school about a raffle that I held and I ended up doing the same thing. Don't worry about it though, majority of people don't mind it...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & Disability
Blocks & StoppagesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2018
2 points

Repetitions? a little bit. My biggest issue will always blocks.. Growing up, I was one of those kids who would be like: "h-h-h-h-h-h-h-hello". My parents put me in speech therapy when I was young an...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Repetitions & ProlongationsBlocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2018
1 points

Do you struggle with repetitions , prolongations , or blocks ? How do you approach women with having a stutter ,for example initiating a conversations etc . ...

Speech & StutteringSocial & Relationships
Repetitions & ProlongationsBlocks & StoppagesDating & Romance
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2018
1 points

My father stammers a bit, but I full on block. ...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesGenetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2018
3 points

i always block when i introduce myself . and people are like '' are you thinking your name?''...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2018
1 points

I was just out for 2 hours and abrely spoke two words to anyone...sigh was on the verge of a panic attack the whole time at Target and FredMyers, feels like everyone is looking at me too....

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2018
1 points

I had a classic stutter as a kid (repetition of syllables). Now it's speech/word blocks, which ever you want to call it. It flares up when my stress or anxiety does. I'll want to say something but I p...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2018
1 points

I'm not sure how to classify mine in terms of severity. I block on a handful of words, some of which are really annoying. I also sometimes repeat syllables of words. It's a combo of both, really. ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2018
1 points

Depends on the situation. I stutter more when I'm talking with my family. Especially, when I'm talking with my parents. When I am tired/fatigued I tend to stutter more. Days when I come home from a ha...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & FluctuationBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2018
1 points

Mine varies from medium to severe. Talking with my wife and friends it’s only the occasional word I block on. Ask me a direct question or put me on the phone and it’s pretty rough with people hanging ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2018
3 points

Mine is pretty severe. Even when I’m completely calm sometimes I still stutter so bad I can’t even talk. My stutter causes me to tic which includes weird faces and involuntarily blowing raspberries...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationHelplessness & AgencyStigma & Bullying+3 more