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commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
3 points

When I get truly angry (rare) my stutter is reduced to nearly zero. Its all about not thinking about it for me. I've had some times in middle school and high school when I was ranting to my mom and ...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Frustration & AngerStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
2 points

I had the same thing happen - had it bad then it went away for a few years and then came back hard. It's been up and down since then. My theory is that it goes with my life circumstances. The happier ...

Causes & Variability
Severity & FluctuationStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
3 points

When I am so mad that I'm metaphorically seeing red and giving someone a piece of my mind my stutter disappears. I've stuttered my whole life and its not super bad but pretty noticeable, except for th...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
1 points

Hello, I have this to, I block al the time, even when I have to say no or yes sometimes, or just asking to buy a pack of cigarettes, I have also social anxiety because of that, and the only thing that...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
7 points

I get about a sentence for free at the onset of red rage then I'm basically incoherent. Normal anger there's a slight increase in stuttering....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
2 points

Hi, I want to thank both of you for doing this and giving us an explanation for our difference in speech. I've noticed a correlation between an adequate night of sleep, around 8+, and less constant ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
2 points

Hey, first of all - thanks for doing this AMA. How do you feel about GABA-B agonists such as Phenibut and their [ability to reduce stuttering in some individuals](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/118...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med Outcomes+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
3 points

Hi u/Ok_Music7549 \- Thanks for your post. I'm sorry for the difficulty that you've been experiencing. This has indeed been a tough time for many. (Seth will comment more on that aspect.) One of the ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightSeverity & Fluctuation+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
26 points

[POLL] DO YOU STUTTER WHEN IN RAGE?

[POLL] DO YOU STUTTER WHEN IN RAGE? Just wanted to know if you guys stutter when you are in ABSOLUTE RAGE? As in, when you’re screaming at someone, or when you’re in a heated debate... NOTE: NOT WHEN...

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

u/berti102 >Hi! Thanks for the AMA. > >I am 38yo. None of the specialist that took care of my problem made any difference or helped at all (I didn't see any for 10 years now). I finally ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
1 points

Agreed. The two things that bring on my stuttering the most are lack of sleep and social anxiety. I'm working on my anxiety and I see big improvements!...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
2 points

Hi! Thanks for the AMA. I am 38yo. None of the specialist that took care of my problem made any difference or helped at all (I didn't see any for 10 years now). I finally managed to work my own solu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
1 points

Actually it all comes down to my level of stress while speaking. If I speak german or french with a native, of course I'm going to be nervous, so I'm probably going to stutter more. But if I speak ita...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2021
2 points

Listen let’s stop the bs here. It’s is because of our stutter and it pisses me off!! I’m in a job for two years and I’m the least paid person in my roll and they give me reasons about stupid things bu...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerStigma & BullyingStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterJan 30, 2021
41 points

Is anyone else’s family critical or judgmental of them having a stutter? (Family/career related vent)

Is anyone else’s family critical or judgmental of them having a stutter? (Family/career related vent) This is a bit of a long vent, thanks for reading this if you do! I’ve had a stutter since I was l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
postr/StutterJan 29, 2021
33 points

My stutter has relapsed

My stutter has relapsed I've been a stutterer since I was around 13 years old in 2013. I tried various things I found online and was really stressed about it throughout my teenage but I somehow became...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightCycles & RandomnessAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2021
11 points

I think it stems from having anxiety. I used to stutter when I was a kid. I didn’t know how but it went away. Years later, my stutter came back in 4th grade because I just had them moved to a differen...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightMindset shift
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2021
3 points

I’m in the military with a stutter and had to do comma over the radio so I feel your pain. I can keep it under control for the most part however. The military paid for a speech therapist but I’m not s...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightSeeking TherapyMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterJan 28, 2021
6 points

Blocking has been a lot worse lately

Blocking has been a lot worse lately So as the title says, my blocking ha been a lot worse lately. I don’t really know why. Maybe a stress thing? But it SUCKS. SUCKS SO MUCH. I hate it. Been making ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & AngerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2021
2 points

Screw them. I’m 32 and still have it. My stuttering has gone up from stress and working in a hospital (respiratory therapist) with Covid. Wearing different mask and respirators, it sucks. I have...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stigma & BullyingStress & Fight/FlightPhysical Tension