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commentr/StutterJun 16, 2016
1 points

The root of my stutter is, that I can't get the vocal cords going. They have to be in perfect tension in order to vibrate....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2016
1 points

When I block I end up grinding my teeth. So yeah I have a lot of pain in my jaw....

Speech & Stuttering
Physical TensionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2016
3 points

I also work retail, although most of the time I'm behind the scenes rather than on the shop floor. I've never had to deal with a customer that didn't bare with me, or at least didn't act annoyed. Spe...

School & WorkSpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerBlocks & StoppagesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2016
3 points

Answering the phone can be hard. Even saying things by rote can be hard for me too. "th-thank you for c-c-calling (name of store) th-th-this is (insert my name, stuttering my own name)". Having people...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
2 points

Me too. And I was a mess this morning. I had to hand off a task to a coworker and explaining something that should only take 30 seconds took five minutes...

Speech & StutteringSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
1 points

Two main reasons on why I don't date as a person who stutters and I'd like to hear feedback on this. If you just asked me straight-off my first line of response would be (as a moderate-severe stutter...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesHelplessness & AgencySadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2016
3 points

Yeah. I almost always stutter when ordering food. I expect it's anticipation breeding anxiety, which in turn causes the stutter....

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesAnticipating StutteringStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2016
2 points

That's interesting as for me it's just the block of getting it out. If I could begin the word I'd be absolutely fine....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2016
2 points

It used to be like that for me, meaning I usually did well in large groups. But now they terrify me and I literally have a panic attack when there are many people around. The last episode was beyond h...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2016
2 points

I really hope you're not trolling us. If you're serious then I will tell you that during the CDL test you'll be required to present an oral demonstration of the pre-trip inspection. If your speech is ...

School & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Access & RightsBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJun 2, 2016
6 points

I really need help finding a Job. I turn 20 in 4 days and all my mom does I berate me about it.

I really need help finding a Job. I turn 20 in 4 days and all my mom does I berate me about it. I have a very very severe stutter to the point were I haven't said a full sentence in almost a month. I ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2016
1 points

Indeed it does. I just keep my mouth shut and avoid social gatherings because I hate looking like a fucking idiot. I haven't gotten used to the embarrassment and probably never will. It's very hard n...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentPhysical TensionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2016
2 points

I mean like literally, I was with my family and we went to get something to eat and as soon as it's my turn, I started panicking and couldn't even say what I want. I hate this completely....

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2016
3 points

There is nothing "normal" about not being able to communicate. We already went over that those jobs that don't require talking usually pay next to nothing and nobody can live on ten dollars an hour. M...

School & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2016
3 points

Oh my gosh I forgot how terrible it was a few weeks ago... I got an Uber and the traffic was terrible. She asked me if I knew the traffic was going to be bad. My response: "yeah I-I-I usu-usu-usually ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2016
1 points

I knew one person my age who stuttered. I really felt bad for him because he would sound like he's choking when he stuttered....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterMay 24, 2016
7 points

Hey i have a stuttering problem thats really messing up my life

Hey i have a stuttering problem thats really messing up my life Ive been stuttering every since i was young and im 18 now. Ive been getting therapy in school but now it doesn't seem to help much, it w...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2016
2 points

That happens to me. I can sorta get the words out not making eye contact, but trying to talk to someone, making eye contact, I start blocking and stuttering. I start running out of breath too :(...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionBlocks & StoppagesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2016
2 points

I just realized, it's not so much specific letters as the beginnings of sentences. The stammer tends to only come out at beginnings. When I'm in the flow of the sentence not so much....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2016
3 points

I feel like I talk too fast for my mouth to comprehend, and then the words kinda slur together. I really do think it's a breathing problem, at least for me. My throat and airway tightens up and then w...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesMindfulness & Breathing