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commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2021
1 points

Ye if I'm angry or frustrated it's easier to speak and when I speak to my parents it's limited a lot still there but definitely limited...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2021
1 points

I am the same when it comes to emotions too. Being overly excited, nervous, or anxious makes it more difficult to be fluent. It’s weird because if I am upset or angry, I can be very fluent without muc...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2021
2 points

Well there was quite a few times where I'd stumble over my words more because I was excited or anxious and what not. So that does make a lot of sense actually...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2021
3 points

Agreed. People understand that you have a stutter. Be a good person and your character will speak for itself. Try to speak slowly, and don’t stress it😊...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2021
3 points

Great attitude. I try to lead life the same. I honestly don't even think about it except for the occasions where it gets really bad (which is usually due to stress or anxiety.) And it's something that...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2021
2 points

Having worked in customer service, I think the hardest part was feeling like I was inconveniencing people who had to listen to me stutter. At some point I decided that what I have to say is more impor...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideShame & EmbarrassmentStress & Fight/Flight
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
5 points

Speech therapy never worked for me. What is helping me now is taking deep breaths before speaking, working out, and meditating....

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2021
3 points

I started when I was 15 and going through a really difficult time as well. Yeah, there’s definitely a genetic component to it. I don’t think it necessarily needs to be a big traumatic event in traditi...

Causes & Variability
Genetic & Family FactorsTrauma & PsychologicalStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2021
1 points

I have as well yes. When I'm nervous for an interview or speech and I'm practicing on my own, I really work on smooth speech and sometimes stutter. I find speaking quietly or whispering helps, and rea...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterFeb 11, 2021
5 points

i can’t stop stuttering or talking fast and i’m tired of it

i can’t stop stuttering or talking fast and i’m tired of it i’m so tired. it happens everyday, with my family,with my friends,with my teachers, with my ADHD therapist ,with the cashiers at the superma...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Repetitions & ProlongationsAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
2 points

I developed a stutter around age 6 and struggle with it still today. I'm 39 now with a successful career in corporate finance. I've learned ways to hide my stutter, so much so that many people proba...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentSchool & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
2 points

I mean. Kinda. I still have online lectures so I talk then. And I talk to my mom a lot and FaceTime my friend a lot. I think I’ve only had a minimal decline in the amount I speak in a day really. I wa...

School & WorkCauses & Variability
School & Academic LifeStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
2 points

Hey man, there definitely has been an uptake in the amount of people who have experienced their stutter "returning" or "coming back", especially due to lockdown. [An example here](https://www.reddit.c...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Cycles & RandomnessStress & Fight/FlightLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
1 points

1. Always breath 2. Yup, you are correct, that's how the vocal folds work 3. This IS a technique in the category of Fluency Shaping Strategies. Peer reviewed article: [https://aquila.usm.edu/cgi/vie...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
4 points

Thank you so much. I'll look him up for sure. We do deep breaths before speaking and we have all slowed down our rate of speech so he feels more comfortable. His stutter is directly related too or get...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkParent & Caregiver
Stress & Fight/FlightSchool & Academic LifeSchool/Clinical Advocacy
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
1 points

I've found that my stuttering gets exponentially worse when I'm under a lot of stress. Try to do things that will relieve your stress level like listening to some calming/relaxing music on Youtube or ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterFeb 9, 2021
20 points

Best Man Speech

Best Man Speech One of my best buddies asked me to be one of his best men. At first I was absolutely thrilled, but then quickly realized this means I most likely have to give a speech at the wedding. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2021
2 points

Also keep in mind, with the state of the world right now it's really tough for everyone to find a job. I'm seeing on Linkedin a ton of people getting interviews, them going well, and then being ghoste...

School & WorkCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerStress & Fight/Flight
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