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commentr/StutterNov 5, 2021
2 points

It would be call self promoting. I am not self promoting. I said 30 minutes to say my name with out hesitation. I showed you how. When at a block, use one of those. Practice in front of a mirror. Reco...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2021
2 points

Be vulnerable. Tell people that you stutter on your own name and they may be interested about that. You’re trying to impress others and it’s only gunna cause performance anxiety. Right now you’re play...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2021
9 points

Speech therapists will teach you to have a soft start. Say a "h" sound as softly as you can to start the word. If your name is Simon, say hhSimon. It's its almost undectable for people listening. Cl...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2021
6 points

My speech therapist taught me to say my name on an exhale and to lengthen the first syllable. So if I feel like I may block I exhale and says “llllllisa”...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2021
6 points

I can help you. I stuttered for over 57 years and beat it. Don’t accept it! Beat it! Try this. Read out loud from a book at least one hour a day. Hearing the fluency from your lips will make you forg...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2021
22 points

Oh gosh, I used to be exactly the same, except for being unable to pronounce “ga” in Gabrielle rather than s. Here are a few things that worked for me: - I found that when I was stuck for air, it was...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesSituational Variability+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2021
6 points

Hey, I really hope things get better soon. A positive outlook on your future can help fluency. Feed your mind with positivity and your body will react well to it. Though I know it can be so fear in...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2021
2 points

It’s great that you don’t blame yourself anymore and that has lifted a weight off you. But it is possible to recover from stuttering. Take a look at John Harrison’s book “Redefining Stuttering”. John ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2021
1 points

When I am in a situation to get words out that start with letters that I struggle with, I usually don't pronounce the letter instead I just say the rest of the word very fast and people just assume th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterNov 2, 2021
32 points

Stuttering tip

Stuttering tip Had a meeting with my manager today and he noticed that when I had one on one's my fluency was greatly increased but during Zoom calls it got worse. He suggested that in Zoom calls with...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2021
3 points

Speech therapy does work. It depends on what therapy you are using. I have tried everything under the sun. At 57 years old I became fluent. Something’s I did. Most stutterers can read out loud. If you...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesPreparation & RehearsalSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2021
8 points

That actually runs contrary to a lot of what I have seen. I know that there is a big push for acceptance, but I also know that there are effective therapy programs available to achieve fluency....

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2021
4 points

If you can speak fluently alone, you can learn to speak fluently in front of people. Mind training and self hypnosis will help for sure. Try reading a book out loud one hour a day for 3 weeks. Hear th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2021
1 points

Thanks for sharing the technique. I remember sub-consciously doing the deeper tone technique sometimes to avoid the stutter, and after reading your post it made it all clear. Gonna make this a daily p...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2021
7 points

Disruption in your Your breathing pattern causes speech blocks. The need to get it out and subsequent rush/anxiety makes it worse. First, record yourself speaking in a normal situation when you're not...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterOct 30, 2021
6 points

Anyone here who wants a partner to practice speaking or reading ?

Anyone here who wants a partner to practice speaking or reading ? Hey, I'm looking for partner/partners who wants to come out of their comfort zone and wants to practice speaking (or reading aloud) in...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2021
6 points

I know how hard it can be, but as others have said people won't care and won't think less of you. I know that is hard to internalize. So, I'll give you some practical advice :I had years of therapy w...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
postr/StutterOct 30, 2021
7 points

Anyone want to practise on zoom ?

Anyone want to practise on zoom ? We don’t have to show our faces, only if you want I was thinking to practice on omegele I did it the other day and I was fine but I want to practice with other peopl...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesFriendships & BelongingSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2021
2 points

I have no social life, im not close with my siblings at all. I literally cant vent out or talk out my feelings of loneliness cuz of stuttering. I understand you. And I like you am a pretty self confid...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2021
5 points

Make a k sounds but dont let the air out then breathe a little. Then finish a whole sentence without becoming out of breath (just one of my stutters)...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages