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commentr/StutterAug 1, 2018
1 points

Let him decide his path. Don’t force him into therapy. I tried everything growing up. The cure ended up being to stop fighting it. Don’t treat it like a problem that needs to be fixed....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterJul 26, 2018
50 points

I swear, I feel like I'm an extrovert trapped in an introvert's body. My stutter is the only thing holding me back from talking to people.

I swear, I feel like I'm an extrovert trapped in an introvert's body. My stutter is the only thing holding me back from talking to people. Like mentioned in the title, I feel like my stutter is the on...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2018
4 points

I guess reading comprehension isn't your strong suit. Not once did I say he did anything violent, he wanted too, but he went and spoke with the manager after yelling at the guy through the drive thru ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2018
2 points

I wanna get out of my comfort zone, but I just can't. I feel like I'm worthless, that people around me would be better off if I didn't have my stutter. I know I need to put myself out there, but I can...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJul 12, 2018
1 points

Im really sorry you're going through this. I felt the same way when I was younger. I've struggled with various speech deficiencies since I was 5 years old. Some days it's terrible, some days it see...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 10, 2018
2 points

It is so hard for me to do it. I simply can't. I just cannot. Believe me I have tried....

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJul 6, 2018
3 points

Well good for her. Doing what she wanted to do. It took me a while to lift the self imposed barrier a stutter creates eventually I became a cop so why I'd choose a career where you routinely audio/vid...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2018
1 points

ive been on dating sites for nearly 4 months now no real dates or matches :/ they all stop talking to me after a day lol. i read somewhere i should ask them out ASAP but i did that and they say it's t...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2018
2 points

I can relate with what you are feeling. I have spent 4 years of my college life in engineering only thinking about suicide. Wasted hard earned family money on education I lost interest yet continued t...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencySuicidal Ideation & High Distress+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
1 points

I'm sure as I get a few weeks into the job I'll feel more comfortable. Worst comes to worst I just quit when school comes back around, so that option takes a load off my chest. Thanks man...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Helplessness & AgencyMindset shift
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
8 points

>I've had girls I like ask me out but **I said no because I was too nervous of my stutter** Don't do that next time. :) >they just laugh and walk off Never mind them, then. You don't want tho...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterJul 4, 2018
7 points

Just want some of your guy's tips/experiences with trying to pick up girls? Cause I can't :/

Just want some of your guy's tips/experiences with trying to pick up girls? Cause I can't :/ I've been single all my life, well I've had girls I like ask me out but I said no because I was too nervous...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 3, 2018
12 points

I'm with /u/SufficientMeal, disclosure is the best policy for phone calls like these, so the person understands to be patient and that there probably isn't anything wrong with the call if there's a lo...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersHelplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2018
1 points

No-no, feedback loop as in communication. It involves interactions that are very involving, but we probably don't usually consider this....

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2018
1 points

Get rid of? Like, plugging in AI? If we don't do the communicating with proper agency, I don't suspect we'll learn much. There's a feedback loop there that I think might get broken....

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2018
1 points

The second point is a fair point but hypothetically speaking, if we get rid of our stutter, do you reckon we'll have a chance to learn those social skills? ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyFriendships & Belonging
postr/StutterJun 17, 2018
10 points

I feel like I've lost all motivation to communicate anymore

I feel like I've lost all motivation to communicate anymore The past few months have been really tough and I can see myself isolating myself from others. I just feel like I'm unable to put in the effo...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2018
3 points

I feel you...i hide away in my room. I've been rejected by society. I can't live a normal life i have to deal with hate and sults all the fucking time it's so emotionally draining. It's a miracle i ha...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & AgencySadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2018
1 points

Thank you, nukefudge. I do know that my way of thinking and my perspective of things is not positive like at all. I think that is my biggest problem and my therapist says the same thing. She says too ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+1 more
postr/StutterJun 16, 2018
6 points

I have dug myself into a hole due to stutter.

I have dug myself into a hole due to stutter. M22. I always avoided participating in speaking competitions and related stuff. I have literally avoided talking to girls all my life. So no hope of relat...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & Agency+1 more