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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
13 points

Tinder. Been together for 9 years, married for 3. Dating apps are good if you’re a good writer. I don’t mean you have to be F. Scott Fitzgerald, just able to communicate clearly, and ideally with so...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Dating & RomanceAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
3 points

Yeah man it really does suck. I feel like if I were to complete this final step I would be completely done and fulfilled in my self help journey. I notice that when people speak they connect on a deep...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2024
3 points

I'm 20 and feel like I'm in a similar spot. Lacking the ability to establish a connection with anyone outside of close family members, and even then that only really happens when they are the ones dri...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Friendships & BelongingAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
1 points

Are you meeting up again? Perhaps you came across as a fantastic listener? It is natural for people to feel shy and contribute less when meeting someone. As long as you didn't silently stare at her an...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterApr 9, 2024
16 points

For the first time no one had to speak for me when I bought food and I feel good.

For the first time no one had to speak for me when I bought food and I feel good. Yesterday (Tue, April 8) at 12 PM, my stutter became the worst it has ever been throughout all my 15 years (i got a he...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationHiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
6 points

Blocking and filler words are the coping technique. The cope is avoiding stuttering which is what causes the struggle and trouble you experience now. The way you get back a block is to take baby steps...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterApr 9, 2024
3 points

How do i prevent the “voice block” stutter

How do i prevent the “voice block” stutter I don’t have the stereotypical stutter where you’d drag out words e.g m-m-m-money I have a stutter where I struggle to pull out words and instead use a bunch...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterApr 9, 2024
8 points

vent

vent you know when one of the things you love most is taken away from you? yeah... that's unfortunately what my stutter as done to me. i love debate so fucking much (no, not just aruging with random ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Propositionality & WeightAvoidance & SubstitutionStigma & Bullying+3 more
postr/StutterApr 9, 2024
1 points

vent

vent you know when one of the things you love most is taken away from you? yeah... that's unfortunately what my stutter as done to me. i love debate so fucking much (no, not just aruging with random ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Propositionality & WeightAvoidance & SubstitutionStigma & Bullying+3 more
postr/StutterApr 9, 2024
1 points

vent

vent you know when one of the things you love most is taken away from you? yeah... that's unfortunately what my stutter as done to me. i love debate so fucking much (no, not just aruging with random ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Propositionality & WeightAvoidance & SubstitutionStigma & Bullying+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
3 points

As a stutterer, I never felt like my stutter ever really hurt me during interviews. The only times where it hurt me was when I felt to nervous to speak and ended up not saying much. As long as you mak...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterApr 8, 2024
6 points

Dealing with rejections

Dealing with rejections I have a slight stammer which I am able to control and doesn't affect my confidence per se. But it puts a bad impression on the interviewer who thinks I am not prepared or fit ...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & Names+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
8 points

I’m 24 and am still kinda shy at first but when I get talking that helps pull me out of my shell, I’m a people person so I like meeting new people. It helps to try and be outgoing and push yourself in...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
12 points

You have to remember to put yourself out there! You won't get anywhere by sitting in the background for the rest of your life, put yourself in uncomfortable situations where you're the center of atte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationMindset shift
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
24 points

Severe stutterer with social skills and life here- I feel you. It’s hard. But you do it one step and one rep at a time. I approach people in public and they tell me I talk well and have rapport, but i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
2 points

Have been on both sides. Have worked in FAANG and have been an applications architect at large companies. I honestly have no good solid advice on how to get good at Systems Design. At the root of it,...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
2 points

I used to dread phone calls, but now they don't bother me because I can make whatever face I need to while I'm trying to get my words out. Disclosing this before you relay your message might help as w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
3 points

Moving to a different place isn't just going to magically change you. If you want a better life, do it where you're at now. Practice getting out of your comfort zone. Put yourself in situations you do...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionStigma & BullyingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
3 points

I hope you found the courage to go in today. When really bad you can always ask a friend to introduce you. Potentially inform the lecturer that you are finding this very difficult. Many will provide s...

Community & SupportAnticipation & Avoidance
Advice RequestsAvoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2024
3 points

The key to fluency is to not think before speaking. Fluent speakers speak when an idea comes to their mind, not words. In order to do this yourself you need to find a way to keep yourself from plannin...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & Substitution