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commentr/StutterDec 23, 2024
1 points

Hi I stutter too. I understand how hard this is. I tried to desensitize myself. full disclosure I am a speech path now, I would call up restaurants , make reservations (then cancel), use some strategi...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2024
2 points

Why r u so resentful about everyone else? How did they treat u? Not very appropriate to say that. I cured myself by reading out loud, practicing daily having fun with words and speaking. Basically I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2024
11 points

It's a jackass response, even if he didn't mean it as such. Maybe try voluntary stuttering on your name each time you say it, even if you can say it fluency. Take all the power of the fear of stutte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2024
2 points

The behaviors of struggle, avoidance and anticipation plus the fact that it is only present in the presence of others (which is quite common) indicates that you probably have tonic stuttering, perhaps...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2024
2 points

The main conflict in stuttering is the struggle, is trying not to stutter. Some researchers estimate that 80% of stuttered words are due to fear of stuttering. So, be free to tell you stutter!! An...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterDec 13, 2024
11 points

How can I stutter more gracefully?

How can I stutter more gracefully? I want to gently tap the repetitions so I don’t spit, bite myself, or have my eyes roll into the back of my head. I want to feel comfortable stuttering. Yes. The ki...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2024
-1 points

because of fear of stuttering, fear of speaking. Try volunteering stuttering, it gives path for accepting stuttering and desensitization from it....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2024
2 points

If your provider tells you to accept your stutter, and you ask how, and they essentially suggest “think about unicorns and rainbows”, *stop seeing them.* There are tangible steps one can take to acce...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2024
7 points

Acceptance and desensitization of your stutter allows therapy to be more effective. It's easiernto implement a technique if you're not overcome by negative emotions during a stuttering moment...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2024
1 points

I also have a TikTok where I try to challenge myself and post videos of me speaking. Extreme vulnerability and opening myself up for all sorts of hateful comments, but it's been surprisingly rewarding...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2024
2 points

it's pretty international these days (actually the course creator is American and started it after he attended a program in Amsterdam I believe.) they hold regular programs in the UK south so just a s...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Research & ResourcesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 11, 2024
2 points

when my stutter was at its worse a new guy had work starred whose stutter was worse than mine. neither of us mentioned it to the other but we had some general conversations, were in the same friends g...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 11, 2024
6 points

TIL I don't stutter, I just block, and in order to stop blocking I need to start stuttering. Thanks, OP....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterDec 11, 2024
21 points

How stopped blocking.

How stopped blocking. Just wanted to put this out there. Myself and my friend who stutters both had this experience, hoping it helps someone because there's alot of comments about blocking. Blocking ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureBlocks & StoppagesHiding & Concealment+1 more
postr/HowIKilledMyStutterDec 10, 2024
1 points

Welcome to the Real Fucking World of Killing Your Stutter

Welcome to the Real Fucking World of Killing Your Stutter Listen up. If you're here, you're probably sick of the bullshit. Sick of the "experts" who never stuttered a day in their life trying to tell ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2024
1 points

Practice pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, it's rough , you're going to fail (like I did many times) but I did have some wins and that built up my confidence level. Any coach will tell you ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2024
6 points

Voluntary stutter on it. Get used to the articulation needed to say it and get used to stuttering on it. Voluntarily at first, then as real stutter if they come. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2024
2 points

For many, if you struggle mostly when there is a listener, reading aloud may not help. Try practicing the thing that is hardest - is it looking at the listener? Fear of listener hearing your repetit...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2024
12 points

I totally understand what you're going through. If i were you, i would try and find a way to move out, like get an apartment. Try and find a speech therapist, as well as join other support groups wher...

Therapy & ProfessionalSocial & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyFriendships & BelongingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2024
1 points

One of the only ways to overcome your stutter is being okay with people making jokes or laughing at you. And by also putting yourself in heavy speaking roles. You seem to already be doing this so I th...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & Breathing