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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2021
1 points

First off, Practice many times before if you have the time. If you have to do it kind of on the fly, i always start with a joke which calms me down and boosts my confidence. I feel when I am more conf...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2021
1 points

I've few ideas. Kinda hard to explain because you'll have to hear me do it to understand it. I block as well, so I do a combination of 'easy' stutter and few other mental exercises if I feel the fear ...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2021
3 points

Ok so i didn't read properly the second part of your comment. The only thing i can say is keep trying and trying over and over again dont even consider the possibility of giving up, i think that begin...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2021
3 points

A great place to start is with Melissa cross’s instructional videos on YouTube! There is simply so many ways to practice vocalization; at the end of the day it just comes down to practicing and stayin...

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commentr/StutterOct 20, 2021
2 points

I've heard of some of these methods, im sure it can help alot. Thanks for sharing Oh and if you don't mind i would like to know something more detailed about these so i can try practicing and see how ...

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postr/StutterOct 20, 2021
6 points

Screaming

Screaming I just wanted to come here as a person who grew up with a stutter for as long as they can remember, I am 26. Recently the person I assumed would be my partner for life left me and it came w...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2021
1 points

So I would really recommend the Dave McGuire course. They have an inexpensive self help book on Amazon called “Beyond Stammering: The Mcguire Program for getting good at the Sport of Speaking.” You ca...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2021
4 points

Start your exhale before you start making any sounds. The G sound requires your tongue to kind of come up and back (sort of.) Hit that G sound so soft it almost isn't there. You're almost going to s...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2021
1 points

I think it will help to speak by yourself if you speak while giving yourself positive affirmations, and standing tall while pretending to be in front of an audience. It’s confidence that you want to b...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
postr/StutterOct 16, 2021
11 points

A simple method to enable delayed audio feedback (and get amazing result)

A simple method to enable delayed audio feedback (and get amazing result) Just a neat trick - you can enable delayed audio feedback by simply ticking "Listen to this device" in the Properties settings...

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Assistive DevicesFluency TechniquesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2021
1 points

Not exactly appealing for social situations, but this is for more at home 'practice'. Take a deep breath from your diaphragm. Now as monotone as you possibly can, start saying the alphabet, but for ev...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2021
1 points

Yes ST, is a hard sound to make. Try bouncing it like St...Stutter. Works for me...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2021
8 points

-Disclose that you have a stutter before you start, even in a humorous/confident way e.g. “I know I got 30 mins but bare with me!, I have a stutter…” -Use visual aids if possible to help explain conc...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2021
1 points

I realized i get influenced alot by negative thoughts sometimes, if i give fast responses or call quickly without thinking too much i can speak better (just few times), though i dont know how to manag...

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commentr/StutterOct 14, 2021
1 points

Years ago when I was doing speech therapy in my middle or elementary school. My therapist told me its harder to stutter while singing because the verses had properly placed locations for breaths and t...

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Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2021
2 points

When talking it's 1-2 seconds, cuz oif it's too long it might look a bit weird as well and you don't want people giving you those looks, cuz that will make you nervous and therefore you'll start to st...

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Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2021
2 points

Ok I'm not sure if that's going to be any useful but it helps me tremendously. So usually when I know I'm about to speak I get this almost panic attacks, my heart starts raising like crazy, my breath...

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Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2021
2 points

Try the costal breathing technique. It helps me get over a blocking word, but it doesnt completely stop blocking...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2021
2 points

You can always try making a call to someone you are close with first (parent, sibling). Think of it as a warm up. Focus on the content of the call. Especially right before pickup. It helps me bl...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2021
2 points

I done it on couple of occasions, it definitely helps me to concentrate but wouldn't say it had any impact on my speech. What I noticed recently that breathing helps a lot. Calm and slow breathing ri...

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Mindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques