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postr/StutterJun 2, 2021
32 points

A way I decreased my stuttering a bit that I want to share

A way I decreased my stuttering a bit that I want to share Hello, for little background, , some years ago, after a bad time of my life, I started to stutter, and for two years in order to somehow deal...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2021
2 points

I attended the course around two years ago. It is very intense and puts you way out of your comfort zone. We learned different breathing techniques and ways of thinking that was very effective for mos...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2021
2 points

I haven’t done a course of theirs, but actually they have a self help book called “Beyond Stammering: The McGuire Program for getting good at the Sport of Speaking”. It costs about 10 dollars on Amazo...

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postr/StutterJun 1, 2021
6 points

Does anyone have experience with the "McGuire programme" ?

Does anyone have experience with the "McGuire programme" ? I have been some YouTube videos about thé McGuire program. It's like a 3 - 4 day programme that teaches you a new way of breathing and speaki...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2021
2 points

Wel you should try and do this but you should also work on your speech. I use Lee Lovett’s methods and practice reading aloud everyday. But since taking the program my mental health (like ur describin...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2021
2 points

Ok, if you don’t want to become fluent do you want to become a better speaker. Do you want to improve your speech? If you are happy stuttering, hey, I am happy for you. If you want to improve your spe...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2021
5 points

I'm happy for you that you got around it, sadly not many make it that far. I definitely think you can take pride in that! I noticed as well that I found my own techniques to help myself. Set therapy p...

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2021
2 points

You should look into diaphragmatic breathing. Basically its breathing deep into your stomach rather than shallow in your chest. Also try to speak on the exhale to make sure you don't run out of breath...

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2021
9 points

amen dude. Im totally convinced my stutter (and many other's) is an anxiety/psychological issue. For some like myself, I dont stutter at all when no one is around and that to me is proof that there's ...

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2021
5 points

Try putting a silent "H" in front of it as you pronounce the "Z", it causes you to exhale as you say it and the "h" isn't heard. This is called making a "soft onset" and changes the tongue position wh...

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2021
0 points

Nope. That is not a true. There are few Programs that make you 100% fluent, or 99% fluent. They promises fluency because they can afford to make such a promise....

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2021
2 points

I recommend trying the Dave McGuire Program. They even have a self help book you can purchase on Amazon for about 10 dollars, called “Beyond Stammering, the Sport of Speaking.” It’s really a wholistic...

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commentr/StutterMay 30, 2021
1 points

There is a lot more to it than just reading aloud. It’s your call. Check out the website. Walking will make you lose weight but you have to cut the calories also. You have to keep walking and not quit...

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commentr/StutterMay 30, 2021
1 points

You have it wrong. You are hearing yourself fluent when you are reading. If you can speak fluently while reading, you can speak fluently while speaking. The reason why you can't, it's in your mind. It...

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commentr/StutterMay 30, 2021
3 points

Yeah schools should definitely do better identifying and helping kids with any technique possible. Funny enough, I hardened my consonants to sound "clearer" and help me go slower, which helped a bit ...

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commentr/StutterMay 30, 2021
3 points

All good things to do. What worked for me best was softening consonants. That was taught to me when I retook speech therapy as an adult. I wish this was taught to me as a child....

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commentr/StutterMay 30, 2021
12 points

I think it can be helpful for a few reason. One being it helps you slow yourself down and speak at your pace where you're not trying to say a million words in 3 seconds. I think it also helps you get ...

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commentr/StutterMay 30, 2021
2 points

You have already pushed through a big boundary by taking the job, nice one. I also struggle with speaking on the phone, one thing that helps me with my name is 'sliding' its where you prolong the sou...

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commentr/StutterMay 30, 2021
6 points

Congrats! I worked in a call center for several years. It was really helpful to improve and maintain my fluency. Bianca... Do you block on the beginning of your name? When your lips come together to...

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commentr/StutterMay 27, 2021
1 points

I suggest practicing. Learning text by heart. You can join Discord group and there will be people who will listen to you and possibly give you advice....

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