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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2024
2 points

Dont stress out to mutch about your stutter, most of the people feel the same going out on a furst dste especialy if you are unexperienced. Just be polite be yourself dont try to hide it if she would ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & RomanceAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
6 points

Every social interaction just feels so fucking debilitating. Like every time I interact, even a simple "good morning" that I struggle to even say, it feels like a bit of my confidence for the day be...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
3 points

I would go in with low expectations. Meaning, the sheer fact that you're willing to go on a date is already a win and you should be proud of that, anything extra is gravy. Don't feel like you have to ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJun 25, 2024
5 points

2 things holding you back

2 things holding you back Summer is here so I suspect a lot more outdoor activities and therefore more possibilities for social interactions. We all know this is often the times when the stutter gets ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 25, 2024
10 points

Men, any advice to a teen going on his first date with a stutter

Men, any advice to a teen going on his first date with a stutter The date is kinda blind coz ive only been with her friends but ive told her i stutter so she doesn't get surprise. Any advice coz am n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
7 points

Yeah because like I know I’m stuttering but I don’t notice it as much. But other people see me having to struggle and make faces to say the words so they probably think less of me. I definitely think ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & RomanceIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
2 points

I don’t typically support being dependent on alcohol to function, but I’ll admit to having a glass of wine before my last three (3) job interviews (I’m currently exploring new opportunities on differe...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
5 points

All I can say is, people on the other side of the call with be just random strangers, they're gonna forget the conversation just a minute after call. So let all of that anxiety go...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 25, 2024
4 points

I started a new job and it’s made me so anxious idk what to do

I started a new job and it’s made me so anxious idk what to do I’ve wanted to be a bank teller for like a year now. I finally got the position and I was so optimistic for it, but I can’t fucking ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
11 points

Not necessarily but having ADHD and not being really bright with stammer thats kinda gg. Stammer for sure is the reason for my social anxiety and overall mental state....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
2 points

We also have Spanish class in our school and I find it difficult since I am already stuttering in the English language. One time, I stumbled on a word because that word starts on a vowel. Personally, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
7 points

1. Ignorant people - there’s no doubt that we will run into various people who are just plain rude or oblivious to our situation and it can be frustrating. Unfortunately we can really change this but ...

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Stigma & BullyingHelplessness & AgencyAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
14 points

The main thing about a stutter is that you cannot put a time limit it on it and if you do, chances are it will only make it worse. In my experience, there are going to be days where it’s basically non...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 25, 2024
5 points

My problem with spanish class.

My problem with spanish class. As some of you might know, spanish is a notoriously fast-paced language, and since I'm here right know you probably know that I am a fellow stutterer, in Spanish class o...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & WeightShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
4 points

when I was a teen I had a huge problem with my stuttering, people would make fun of me and I wouldn't be able to say 2 words fluently. when I finished high school, I got more confident on myself I my ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifePublic Speaking+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
2 points

This happens to me as well, however, my stutter gets infinitely worse the few days after. I've heard it be called hangxiety (hangover + anxiety), but, whatever it is it makes me feel like I shouldn't ...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Harmful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
2 points

My husband thinks he doesn’t stutter when he drinks. The reality is that he just no longer cares. I think sometimes this lack of anxiety can translate to increased fluency, but I think it’s largely ju...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Helpful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2024
2 points

If drinking makes you less anxious and your stutter comes from anxiety, I can imagine that drinking “helps” with your speech. That doesn’t go to say that you should drink in order to be or feel more f...

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commentr/StutterJun 24, 2024
2 points

That's awesome man. I'm a bit older than you but I also found that the only way to get over stuttering and axiety is to lean into the fear. "Feel the fear and do it anyway." When we run from things an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindset shift
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2024
1 points

Yeah, a few beers in and there’s basically no stutter. Kind of a decent case that a good portion of stuttering is triggered by anxiety...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Anxiety & Social Judgment