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commentr/StutterSep 5, 2021
2 points

Hahaha. Yeah it's my video. Whenever I have a speech block (when I can't even start saying the word), I realize it's the second letter that's the problem, since I'm failing to transition from the fi...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2021
4 points

That's you in the video? F**** slow down I can't understand a single word lol. I try to sum up your post: When you fail to say cat, just move your mouth and tongue the way as you want to say "cat"...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterSep 4, 2021
0 points

How I reversed my stuttering problem

How I reversed my stuttering problem Hello. My post was deleted yesterday so this time I'm not going to break rule #3. Unfortunately I can't change my username. A verbal explanation: [https://www.yo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2021
1 points

Great! I'm glad you're seeing results. You're going to feel hesitation at first when you try it because it's not something that someone would normally do. But if you get used to moving your mouth and ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2021
3 points

Try to speak as slowly as possible dont rush in while talking take your own time. If you feel anxious just take a deep breath and try to have some poistive self talk with yourself and always remember ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2021
1 points

I do this for D’s at the start of a sentence. Works really well for me as long as I don’t force it. I literally imagine the D floating out with the exhale. Doesn’t work so well for other hard consonan...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
1 points

I learnt to start with a soft H sound just to get past blocks in speech therapy too....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
3 points

This is a breathing technique I Iearned in speech therapy. Not specifically huh, but to exhale slightly before speaking and use that as a segway for your first word and it can be helpful. It helps me ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
1 points

I recommend learning techniques to assist you in a smoother /t/ sound, such as pull outs or easy onset or light articulatory contacts. Contact your local speech therapist for help!...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Fluency TechniquesAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
2 points

That's actually a brilliant idea to pre-record something. Idk if I can think of anything better LOL Only thing else would be to just keep using intercoms to practice and get a feel for what is easies...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2021
3 points

I’m reminded of the scene in The King’s Speech when Bertie is told to hold marbles in his mouth. The Duchess of York: what exactly is the purpose of this exercise? Speech Therapist: It cured Demo...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2021
5 points

I would never advocate using a stone in your mouth. But, I think the concept of not closing your jaw has great merit in learning fluency. It was part of achieving fluency for me. When I would block...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2021
1 points

People are saying "just go for it" but in my opinion what you should do is just prepare your first words which you are gonna say and then go with the flow. Whats very important for you is to talk sl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2021
2 points

The more you don’t want to stutter the more you do. It’s called the stuttering paradox. Almost every speech therapist in the world is fucking idiot and doesn’t know about this. Here’s an article I wro...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterAug 26, 2021
38 points

Finally had the courage to walk up and talk to a random woman!! (24M)

Finally had the courage to walk up and talk to a random woman!! (24M) So here’s the thing, I have a mild stutter. It used to be more severe as a teen but I’ve learned some techniques through speech t...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2021
2 points

The first thing I would recommend is to speak slower. I tend to stutter more the faster I speak. Second, I would see a good speech pathologist....

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesSeeking Therapy
postr/StutterAug 26, 2021
18 points

What has helped you ?

What has helped you ? Hello community, so I wanted to ask what have you tried that actually helped in reducing your stuttering ? It can be anything, pills, alcohol, breathing techniques, better if it ...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2021
2 points

Bro i relate to you so much , for me what helps is having strong eye contact with the person i am talking with...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2021
3 points

I'm just spit-balling... Physical queues if in close proximity. A hand on the speaker's back, shoulder, or forearm. Something subtle, but enough to grab their attention. Make (and hold) eye contact ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2021
2 points

I'm sorry to hear about this :( I should've probably covered this earlier, but it may help to alternate between different starting phrases. The reason stuttering perpetuates is because our brain hype...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques