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Thanks for this didn’t know that actually thought it was the opposite not enough dopamine because I noticed when I do dopamine increasing medications such as adderall it helps it but stimulants are kn...

Benzodiazepines are GABAergic medications, which essentially put the “brakes” on Dopamine, that’s why they work so well for stutterers. Hyperactive dopaminergic baseline is linked to stuttering. Anyt...

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Can you point me to someone that reached true happiness?  ...

For one month try not to think about your stutter no matter what

For one month try not to think about your stutter no matter what Don't think about it before, not after, and not during. Think of something else. Just try it, how ever hard it feels. Just force this...

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The onion ninjas are back....

I feel you. It becomes like a possession. Trust me, you are not alone!! The isolation takes its toll on our mind. After years of akward situations and embarrassing ourselves we almost become the stutt...

All of the above. Reading out loud and practicing speech techniques is good, reading is a form of meditation and helps you stay present. Reading is your best friend. Read however it’s best for you!...

One of the problems is that a person does not understand what stuttering really is and what to do about it. They perceive it as a “speech defect” rather than a state of the nervous system. That’s why ...

Talking to myself

Talking to myself I just need to vent (22M) I have stuttered my entire life. The only place I could ever find a sense of peace was inside my own mind; at least in my thoughts, I didn't have to feel a...

I usually let the hiring manager know directly, once I get the confirmation email for the interview date/time from him....

Got it, just not sure if I should contact the accommodations email or just casually let them know before the interview takes place...

Disclose that you have a stutter. Always be transparent and open with your hiring manager. Make it a point that it doesn’t impact on your ability to do the job. Disclosing shows emotional intelligence...

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You can be eloquent and stutter. Persuasive too…...

Stuttering absolutely counts. Let them know in advance. Also, you will be more relaxed knowing that they won’t be surprised when you stutter...

Real there are so many 'fixes' that are scams it pisses me off because they are exploiting us...

How to become more persuasive, eloquent, and sound confident in general?

How to become more persuasive, eloquent, and sound confident in general? I feel like it’s impossible for us, since all the word substitutes, replacements, and fillers make our speech less clean. I’ve ...