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I know this goes against what is said here but having severe blocks and repetitions during these type of situations is not socially acceptable. I have felt far worse about my about myself failing over...

I definitely know about timings getting messed up like that. But that's not reason enough to stop us from trying, I think. We shouldn't boil the entire _option_ of speaking down to "oh it's not guara...

To be perfectly honest, I don't lend much credence to those terms (the dichotomy of introvert/extrovert). I think it's something that blew up on the internet, mostly, because it's all too easy to rela...

I totally understand you. I love engaging with people, meeting new friends, and I’m actually a pretty good speaker minus the stutter. It’s frustrating to have a desire to speak but not be able to...

Absolutely. And then suddenly I just go nonverbal because I'm left with no energy whatsoever. Whenever I have a busy day ahead where I know I'm gonna have to talk to people, I wake up and immediately ...

Perhaps ditch the notion that sexiness is down to this distinct grouping of traits that you imagine. Perhaps also ditch the notion that seduction (in the form you imagine) is pivotal to romantic cond...

Lol! I don't really sing much, so gotta get it somewhere, I guess. Plus, a good hearty scream is A+ catharsis!...

If that's really all there is to it - and I trust that you do then have the social support I mentioned - I suppose I can recognize it. I guess I just tend to e.g. sing to myself with enough frequency ...

I don't feel like it's unhealthy. I'm not unhappy and I can still connect with others. But I think every stutterer can relate to an inner anxiety that they won't be able to fulfill a duty (social or o...

I don't mean to alarm you, but that does not sound healthy. At all. If your only expression of helplessness is to make a loud noise while you're alone, I think you've really isolated yourself. You've ...

Can't speak to the weird phallus metaphor, but otherwise, can definitely relate to the feeling of helplessness. Sometimes when I'm in the car alone, I scream as loud as I can. Not because I'm angry or...

Stuttering and self-image

Stuttering and self-image I'd like to hear what others have to say about this. I've been stuttering for over 20 years now and I'm pretty much hard as a rock. Things just don't really phase me and it'...

I would say so, yes. If you posit an adversary, that's somehow already outside of your control. Perhaps you then think in terms of a fight. But that's not necessarily a good approach. Of course, narr...

Appreciate the insight, thank you. It sure feels like an “it” though. An adversary, something between you and what you want/need, something to be overcome. When the thinking doesn’t come automatically...

It's not about being *smart*. This has nothing to do with common sense, which I'm sure most of us have. It's about being broke, and friendless, and loveless, and destitute, and unable to connect with ...

Pre law, but I don’t think I can peruse this with my current speaking problems. I asked my dad and he said contract lawyers do almost no speaking which is perfect for me but it’s gonna be a hell of a ...

Running into problems that I can’t avoid anymore.

Running into problems that I can’t avoid anymore. Ok so I want to start out by saying I have a mild to moderate stutter. I’m 18 and going off to college soon and for the most part stuttering has given...

If he had control, then no one in the world would be stuttering....

Why 'can't' you just talk? Is it just because you're embarrassed to stutter or it makes you feel too vulnerable? Because those are unhealthy mindsets and the best way to smash them is to just expose y...

>Once you get older you realize the stuttering isn't what's holding you back, it's your negativeness towards your speech. "Once you get older you realize the stuttering isn't what's holding you ba...