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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2025
1 points

Like I said, I use it now and then. So, no, I definitely do not do his exercises nor his daily routine. Every so often I breathe like he describes, from deep within, almost from the pelvic area, keep...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2025
3 points

I was in William Parry's workshop twice, and I read his book almost 20 years ago. I think a lot of what he says is plausible. Whether it's the "most effective", who knows. I found his breathing and...

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Therapy ExperiencesFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2025
2 points

If you tuly believe that you'll stutter forever, you will . Stick one thumb between your index and middle finger. Close your hands. You're making a "C" o n top of that thumb. You see it?? That "C" is ...

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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2025
1 points

Stop thinking about stuttering. Lessen if you are masturbating more as it block the air in lungs which makes stutterering bad. Come out of comfort zone and stop being in defence mindset all the time....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2025
1 points

You are not a freak. A lot of people are just insecure and don’t know how to act in situations that they are not familiar with. Just stay cool and make a dumb joke about it. Nobody cares in the end. T...

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Acceptance & PrideMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2025
1 points

Positive Self talk , Diagrammatic breathing practice 3 or more times a day for 5 min each time , talking with rhyme and changing accents( for example i stutter when i speak English in Pakistani acce...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterJan 29, 2025
49 points

NEW stutter exercise from an SLP & psychologist

NEW stutter exercise from an SLP & psychologist NEW stutter exercise from an SLP & psychologist: Yesterday I had my 4th appointment at the SLP-psychologist, and we did a new exercise together (which I...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2025
4 points

Ask your friends and family to take mock interviews and practice in front of a mirror. Focus on your body language, be confident, take your time answering questions, and speak slowly. Do breathi...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2025
2 points

Comment #3: However, I'm not saying that distraction techniques are inefficient in the long-term.. I'm positive that for some stutterers breathing techniques (i.e., focusing on breathing which basica...

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Mindfulness & BreathingHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2025
2 points

> *"even when I wasn't thinking about anything, my stuttering continued. So in short, isn't ignoring it normally beneficial for stuttering? "* Comment #2: There is a new (2024) research study that I'...

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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2025
4 points

Hiya Really sorry to hear that you are struggling at the moment. Costal breathing is a game-changer for many. Maybe have a look on YouTube and watch a couple of videos of someone speaking using this a...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2025
2 points

I experience the same. There’s a different psychology to the deep voice; usually less anxious, more straightforward, more assertive. When I stutter I feel myself tightening from stomach to lips. Mind-...

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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2025
2 points

Hi This is part of the costal breathing technique and does make a big difference. If you say a word place your hand on your throat and then say the same word again with your hand on your chest. You wi...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2025
2 points

deep breaths when you start to get frustrated!! I’ve learned that the more I try to force myself to get the words out faster I stutter way worse. I often find myself apologizing and always get told he...

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Mindfulness & BreathingFrustration & AngerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2025
1 points

I did a course in the UK called the starfish project that taught costal breathing. Definitely works but found it quite hard to keep going, never quite becomes second nature. Don’t use it at all now, h...

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Mindfulness & BreathingAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2025
1 points

Honestly, I use costal breathing when things get a bit closed up and im feeling more blocks than usual. I’m also someone who did the McGuire program years ago. Lots of useful techniques when combined ...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2025
1 points

Deep breaths my man! Speaking at a slower pace will feel weird at first, but you will soon get used to it, as will everyone else. Picture someone super chill like the Dude from the big lebowski. That...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2025
3 points

Taking a big breath can make your throat dry, and even a little light-headed, but remembering to drink enough water and pausing helped me. My options were: a) uncontrollable stammer b) controlled stam...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2025
1 points

Stuttering can be made worse with stress/anxiety. You need to trick your body into feeling calm. You can do this by focusing on breathing properly and speaking slowly. ...

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Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2025
1 points

All of these work for sure. Recording your voice/singing and pitching your voice/ accent/ breathing exercise. I try to use filler words to build up to the world I’m going to stutter over...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing