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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2021
2 points

Hey man. Did you always stutter and it became worse recently, or is this a sudden onset? I’ve stuttered for as long as I can remember, but it never bothered me until Junior High. Those pre-teen and ...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesSeverity & FluctuationOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2021
1 points

Oh damn, I try to say the word but still would fail LOL, over the years I’ve improved so now I tend to hang on syllables though. You can see it on my streams on twitch. Decided to stream anyway after ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2021
2 points

Yes it’s the same, I change the word before I say it. Over the years though I managed to talk better compared to back then. Now I still hang on certain words....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2021
3 points

Anything's possible, I suppose. How are you tracking this? Over how long of a period? What are you comparing to? Stutter is able to vary a lot, basically independently of what we do or don't do....

Causes & Variability
Cycles & RandomnessSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2021
2 points

yeah exactly. when i see friends and family now i barely speak as compared to me being the dominant one in conversation in the past. it’s gonna be a journey to get ourselves back on track isn’t it...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Helplessness & AgencySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2021
1 points

i feel that bro , quarantine has made my speech a lot worse, less going out and speaking, less practice speaking, etc...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2021
2 points

usually, I know what my sounds my blocks produce and will try to avoid producing that word all together by changing it to a synonym. but as of recently, my stuttering has gotten so bad that I have sta...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2021
2 points

Hello, I'm just like you. I have adhd and have stuttered from a very young age. There are periods in which is better other when it gets worse. I've been to various speech therapists and nothing seemed...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
3 points

I started stuttering from 5 too but it was not that bad i could do class speeches but ever since the age of 13 last year i have been a mess it became really bad even this year and i feel like it's hol...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
1 points

At that age there isn't much you can do tbh. Just know that as you get older it'll get a bit better. People aren't as terrible about it. And you'll likely stop caring as much at some point....

Community & SupportCauses & Variability
Validation & EmpathySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
1 points

When you have a stammer, your confidence can take a big hit. Honestly it's going to be a very long road ahead of him if he is going to get over it. I'm 22 now and have had a stammer almost all my life...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & MotivationSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
3 points

Advice needed

Advice needed So I’ll try and make this quick as possible. I’m 18 and When I was younger I had a stutter. Not like completely debilitating unable to talk stuttering but regular and consistent stutte...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Cycles & RandomnessOnset & Life-Stage ChangesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
2 points

My stammer has improved a lot over the years, I still have some bad days and it still takes up a lot of my mind, but it doesn't bother me as much anymore, when it happens now I just get a block. I liv...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
1 points

I don't have much advice, but I gave a best man speech at a wedding about 5 years ago. I only tripped up on one word, and it wasn't even that bad. I took my time and spoke slower (which I know is anno...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
1 points

About 12 years ago I had a severe stutter. I still stutter from time to time. I recommend the McGuire program to recover from stuttering. I’ve probably had 40 job interviews in the past five years. Th...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapySeverity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2021
3 points

Hi. I'm 34, and have worked at Subway, Steak N Shake, University Dining, University Art Resource Center, Walt Disney World, the Home Depot, A Carousel Factory, and a Sign Making shop. My stutter has ...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerSeverity & FluctuationStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2021
1 points

Work in sales, I work at AutoZone (auto parts), I have my good days and bad days. Going to college hoping to be a firefighter....

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
6 points

It’s horrible isn’t it! My stutter isn’t too bad so sometimes people deffo think I’m just being rude because I’m seemingly fluent and then suddenly I just won’t elaborate...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
3 points

Great question! you're going to laugh.... I work as a cashier in customer service. I stutter infront of customers all the time. I didn't think that I would be on cashier but I even worked as a cashier...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
1 points

Explaining the exact nature of my work (across several areas) would take time, but the main deal is that I communicate a lot with a lot of different people, and sometimes strangers. Whenever I encoun...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking