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commentr/StutterApr 15, 2021
5 points

hey there, I have stuttered throughout most of my childhood to the present day (18M). Generally, I used to only stutter when I was anxious and nervous as well, such as giving presentations. I would re...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightFeared Words & NamesFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 15, 2021
3 points

Take your time. I like to slow my rate down. If you feel yourself getting out of control, take a sip of water, take a breath, and continue at your own pace. And if it all goes to shit, the world will ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesPreparation & RehearsalFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterApr 15, 2021
2 points

I'm looking for someone to practice my English conversational skills/ just casual talk

I'm looking for someone to practice my English conversational skills/ just casual talk Hello everyone, I'm looking for someone to practice my English conversational skills with and to just talk casua...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2021
1 points

You got this!!! I just did an oral argument for law school and even though I stammered a bit, I got great feedback and no one even mentioned my delivery except to say it was good. My trick is to slooo...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2021
3 points

I get so stuck on M's as well, especially in very pressuring social situations! One technique my speech therapist suggested is using the slide technique so you basically would prolong the 'm' on purpo...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2021
4 points

I'm not "cured" but my speech is much more fluent than six months ago: I actually avoid any stuttering incidents, while read aloud a lot alone (so I've heard myself speaking fluently), did mind traini...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterApr 12, 2021
3 points

People always say to exhale and not hold your breath while speaking. But won’t doing this just make it look like I’m sighing with boredom?

People always say to exhale and not hold your breath while speaking. But won’t doing this just make it look like I’m sighing with boredom? ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2021
2 points

Well the facial movement is a coping technique (that doesn't really work). It's quite common. Things you could do is try to make the first part of the word more silent, make it so that the words flow ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2021
5 points

When I use the phone, I have a pen and paper and write the word, usually my name and address, as I’m saying it. Works pretty well to alleviate my blocks. Best of luck, keep working at it!...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
1 points

I have this same problem too. I feel if I try enough then I can atleast reduce my blocks. It's way better to stutter than to block. But I don't get the motivation to practice the techniques. It's pr...

Speech & StutteringCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Blocks & StoppagesFluency TechniquesAdvice Requests
postr/StutterApr 10, 2021
3 points

I can read now but still stutter when I talk normally

I can read now but still stutter when I talk normally Hi everyone, a few months ago I had made a post of how my stutter has relapsed followed by some problems that I came across because of it. I've b...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
1 points

Yes, I know about that. Stuttering that persists after childhood can't be cured, but only "controlled". What I am trying to say was I feel like I'm doing anything enough to control it, either....

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Severity & FluctuationFluency Techniques
postr/StutterApr 10, 2021
5 points

Any rappers/freestylers here?

Any rappers/freestylers here? Asking because I'm curious, lol. I like doing theese things myself, and I try to freestyle at least 30 mins daily. When I was in a stuttering group therapy I meet another...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
4 points

Nothing I have published. These are 2 personally well-tested theories I'm tracking, among others, that appear logical enough to test more broadly. These ideas are meant to complement fluency shaping t...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
postr/StutterApr 9, 2021
15 points

2 no-brainer tips that aren't well known but may help you

2 no-brainer tips that aren't well known but may help you \- I've found that many stutterers suffer from digestion issues (belching, acid reflux, bloating). How can this be related to stuttering? [Blo...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Energy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
0 points

He's a scam artist. It is true that reading out loud helps some people, mainly just because talking more gets you more used to it. The more used you get to it, the more confidence you may get. Then ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2021
1 points

Ah yes ~ I realised it’s only good to mentioned when he talks about he’s stuttering or else it will be too much and even probably annoying at some point. He doesn’t talk about it unless it really both...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2021
1 points

Seeing as you really care about him I have no doubt he will get more comfortable with it. >I spent last night basically telling him that it’s ok if he stutters etc. This is good of you but don't ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2021
2 points

If you haven't done so, find a good speech pathologist in your area. Someone trained in assisting stutterers. In my experience, there is a world of difference between a professional and what the pub...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2021
1 points

I know how to you feel. If you want to practice through voice chat on the discord server feel free to dm me. At this point in my life I want to improve my fluency and I'd like to practice...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation