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commentr/StutterAug 20, 2020
2 points

I'd say if you have a severe/noticable stutter it's always better to introduce your stutter during the introduction. It will take your mind off it and would help you relax as well!...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentPreparation & RehearsalDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2020
3 points

Well everybody is different. But I feel like having this disability could potentially those to doing this like masturbation. I found my confidence again from doing this semen retention. It made me bec...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation+1 more
postr/StutterAug 20, 2020
7 points

Some possible, weird tips for you all

Some possible, weird tips for you all Hi guys. Long time stammerer and stutterer here. Not really a massive stutterer, I don’t have like p-p-p as much, but I struggle with getting words out they way I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2020
2 points

I find I am better if I am not looking directly at myself. I keep the screen I am looking at different than where the camera is. So I am seeing a 3/4 profile of my head talking rather than looking i...

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Hiding & Concealment
postr/StutterAug 17, 2020
3 points

Help with stuttering at retail job

Help with stuttering at retail job I’m the assistant manager at a retail store and whenever a customer walks when we have to greet them and tell them about our deals. For some reason I can’t say it al...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & CareerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
3 points

I agree - it's all about how much do you want it. If you don't feel embarrassed easily or don't care what other people think, then it will be easier....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
3 points

I've actually considered having something along those lines embroidered on my grooming smocks.. and hope that someone actually reads my shirt. But they also can't read the signs regarding covid sooo.....

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
2 points

The best advice that I can give you is to just tell people that you stutter from the beginning. Don't try to hide it or stress about it being noticed. Good people will be understanding and I wish you ...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
3 points

I was the same way when i started High School. A Big thing to remember is that literally no one cares that you stutter, its all in your head. Dont skip classes because of presentations like i did, not...

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Hiding & ConcealmentHope & MotivationFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
9 points

One simple rule I wish I knew all of high school: No one cared about my stutter as much as I did....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
5 points

The smirk on their face as I fumble on my words. That is when I realise that they realise I have a stammer. Then I go into ultra self defensive mode and measure each of my words trying to play cool....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentHiding & ConcealmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
1 points

On the acknowledgement part, I can say for me that its so extremely personal aspect to me that I don't even acknowledge it myself, let alone with people. This probably is unhealthy I guess, but I thin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
1 points

Well, don't get motivated by "cures" or anything like that. It's not a realistic idea to get attached to. It's a pretty straightforward idea to find a speech therapist, but I don't know if any are av...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
8 points

I wouldn't say anything unless he mentions it or conversation allows. Some people can be very internal and private about it....

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Authenticity vs. MaskingHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2020
6 points

For me, I started doing one hour of reading daily out loud, alone. This is because I am fluent when I'm alone. I didn't do any special voice modulation or anything like that, I just let my natural flu...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2020
3 points

I have to slightly disagree here. In therapy we may put clients into situations that will provoke stuttering. It is all done in a therapeutic environment so the client can use fluency enhancing stra...

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postr/StutterAug 6, 2020
4 points

Will olanzapine(zyprexa) reduce my Stuttering?

Will olanzapine(zyprexa) reduce my Stuttering? Recently I went to a psychiatrist for treating my anxiety and depression and I told him that stuttering is effecting my life a lot.so he said to me that ...

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commentr/StutterAug 6, 2020
1 points

There have been studies with quite a few dopamine antagonists such as Olazapine and Risperdone. Nothing is FDA approved yet. Research has since moved on to different medications. From an OLD resea...

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commentr/StutterAug 6, 2020
1 points

Hi, I'm a pharmacist. I would NOT recommended taking that drug. I doubt any competent doctor will prescribe it for a stutter. Olanzapine is an antipsychotic for schizophrenia. Comes with a lot of side...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & Avoidance
Harmful Med OutcomesHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterAug 4, 2020
5 points

Do you guys ever take an extra second or so when responding in conversation?

Do you guys ever take an extra second or so when responding in conversation? Hi! I’m just curious if it’s normal/common for someone with a stutter to sometimes take a few seconds before replying in ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
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