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postr/StutterAug 23, 2021
22 points

No stuttering incidents since last year; Stutterer of 6 years

No stuttering incidents since last year; Stutterer of 6 years This is my first post on this subreddit, and I think it's actually my first time checking out this subreddit. I made an account just for t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterAug 22, 2021
14 points

A little tip that perhaps gain Confidence.

A little tip that perhaps gain Confidence. This is what I am doing since yesterday: I am reading a book and what I am doing is to read a chapter loudly and just talk naturally even if I am stuttering ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterAug 20, 2021
9 points

Focus on your words

Focus on your words So today I tried on focusing that I was talking and well like focusing and thinking on words and it did worked. I definetly said what I wanted to say and didn't change words often...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2021
3 points

Hi, The book/program involves using 13 simple crutches(methods) to avoid any potential stutter. Eventually, you won't need the crutches. Also, the program involves mind training that involves auto-...

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commentr/StutterAug 17, 2021
10 points

For me, it was working. Getting a job after high school and being forced to talk gradually got me out of it. I remember taking almost half an hour to tell an ice breaker in elementary school (not kidd...

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commentr/StutterAug 17, 2021
11 points

Google Lee G. Lovett I stammered for over 40 years and I've now been fluent for 8 months. I've tried everything and his program/book has been the only thing that's worked. Good Luck👍...

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commentr/StutterAug 14, 2021
3 points

I stuttered from like 1st grade until senior year. What helped me was reading out loud to myself and to my speech therapist Mrs Olson. What might help since reading by yourself is not as stressful...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2021
2 points

Try to talking slower. LOL. Of course that never worked but I realized that the more confident I became the less my stutter came out....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shiftFluency Techniques
postr/StutterAug 12, 2021
8 points

Stutter and waitering

Stutter and waitering \-Disclaimer about my stutter- I may stuck when I try to start a sentence and sometimes I repeat a syllable in a word. I don't speak fluently sometimes I stop or breathe in the m...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2021
2 points

Disclosing that you stutter can help psychologically. You won't feel the need to hide it, and therefore you can stutter freely. For me starting to speak slowly and methodically helps with bad blocks....

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersFluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2021
1 points

Physical, I've gotten better at physically preventing my stutter by talking slower but bc I've sorta gotten the mentally down when I do stutter I'm not really phrased as much...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2021
1 points

> But what bothers me most is people like you disrespecting the work of these hardworking researchers. Let's not pull the "high ground" BS. By your own admission you acted unethically. You stated...

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commentr/StutterAug 11, 2021
6 points

I'm happy you found fluency. Truly. I'm 28 and I've done quite a bit of speech therapy. I've spend countless days on youtube, trying all the exercises. I've read every book, tried their exercises. And...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2021
2 points

What is the name of this speech therapy? I agree, these fluency-shaping therapies are the best on the market right now...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2021
10 points

I saw a speech therapist a few times years ago and one thing she taught to get past blocks is to start every sentence with a very soft H sound just to get the air flowing. It seems like you've develop...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2021
-2 points

Slow down there, killer. If I sound bitter to you, you're mistaken. I am frustrated that people pin their hopes on lies. I've done the work. I've found fluency. For me the work was speech therapy. ...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2021
1 points

Something that has worked is humming. Yes humming. Hum quietly before you start a sentence and it helps. So “hmmm My name is…”...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2021
1 points

I interviewed for my lifelong career about 5 months ago. Prior to the interview I did breathing exercises to help calm my nerves. During the interview When I was asked a question I would take my time ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2021
1 points

Holding something in my hand helps too. I’m a teacher and always have a pen of marker in my hand to channel the stutter lmao...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Environmental TriggersFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2021
2 points

The only thing that ever helped my speech anxiety was doing a program and learning techniques to stutter less. It's a constant reminder when I have a stutter threat or a scary upcoming situation that ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride