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postr/StutterOct 13, 2021
2 points

What stuttering programs has helped you gain fluency and also become a better public speaker in the work enviroment?

What stuttering programs has helped you gain fluency and also become a better public speaker in the work enviroment? I don't just want to be fluent. I also want to be a great public speaker due to the...

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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2021
1 points

This info might be helpful: [guide to managing speech blocks](https://www.stutteringtherapyonline.com/how-to-manage-speech-blocks.html)...

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Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2021
7 points

Try to jump to the next sound. When your tongue gets stuck behind your teeth when making the “Th” sound, just pause and then move on to the “ank” sound. I usually use this method when I’m in a hard bl...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2021
2 points

I have had people fill in my words but I don’t believe I’ve ever been perceived as being rude because of it. In a sense you are a bit fortunate because “thank you” is easily something you can practic...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2021
2 points

I have had people fill in my words but I don’t believe I’ve ever been perceived as being rude because of it. In a sense you are a bit fortunate because “thank you” is easily something you can practic...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2021
3 points

Honestly the least you stress about it the loess often it will happen and when it does take a second take a deep breath and sound out the first letter of the word your trying to say it usually works f...

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commentr/StutterOct 11, 2021
3 points

YES! I would do this all the time. When I would drive, i would blast my music and sing along. This helped find tactics that would help me when I get stuck....

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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
3 points

We dont have to just accept it. There are ways to mitigate it. Try nofap. Try reading out loud. Try some metronome training. There are ways to fight back against it...

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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
5 points

I also experience blocking. Stopping with trying and counting “1001, 1002” before speaking has helped me avoid blocking....

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commentr/StutterOct 9, 2021
3 points

Not entirely sure how old you are but by the way you’re writing you seem quite young, don’t worry this is something that is very common that every stutterer encounters. The way I get through present...

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commentr/StutterOct 8, 2021
9 points

My name also starts with V, but I rarely have issues with pronouncing it because I’ve learned to work my way around it. Tips: 1. Try tricking your brain with when you’re going to say it - because the...

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commentr/StutterOct 8, 2021
2 points

I can relate..I started stuttering when I was about 7 or 8 years old. It has gotten better now but I still get these blocks sometimes..especially if Im nervous or if Im talking to someone on the phone...

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postr/StutterOct 8, 2021
9 points

Name Techniques

Name Techniques I’ve been stuttering my whole life, but I have found ways to help hide it or prevent it when speaking. One issue that I have is introducing myself. My name starts with a V and whenever...

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commentr/StutterOct 6, 2021
2 points

Fluency is achievable for many stutterers. Wish for fluency. Work towards fluency. If you don't like something, you have the power to change it. It's not easy. I dislike the blind analogy. You ha...

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commentr/StutterOct 6, 2021
5 points

This guide to managing blocks might be helpful - https://www.stutteringtherapyonline.com/how-to-manage-speech-blocks.html You mentioned prolonging the first sound. I find that the key thing is to pro...

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Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterOct 5, 2021
2 points

Could be puberty, yeah. Voices generally change during that period of time so it would make sense. My advice would just be to strongly work on your fluencey *now*, before it gets potentially worse. Ju...

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2021
3 points

I read it about a month ago, seemed quite relatable and made sense. I do my best to practice everything as stated. It’s still early to say that it’s helping me since I haven’t perfected the ‘crutches’...

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2021
1 points

I used a "metronomo" for a while. I think it's metronome in english. A stuttering guy invented this way in order to speak with a rythm. In the beginning it worked, but the main problem was how to "sta...

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postr/StutterOct 4, 2021
7 points

Has anyone tried an in-ear device?

Has anyone tried an in-ear device? I’ve always had a stutter, and it’s quite often interfered with my life from isolating myself to avoid social situations, confidence, to restricting the type of jobs...

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2021
5 points

I mean I'm 29 and still stutter occasionally. Usually I'm either nervous like in a job interview, excited or drunk. Other then that years of speech therapy helped me personally. Deep breaths before ta...

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