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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2023
10 points

I do this everywhere I go. For 35 years, I let my stutter control every facet of my life......anxiety and fear dominated every decision. At one point, I had enough. Stuttering is very exhausting,...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2023
1 points

I can back up with the confidence part. The more confidence you have, the more you will understand that people want to be friends with you and they don't care if you stutter. Also, workout for me is k...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2023
2 points

There are days where I think like that. It’s not good thing, for sure. I know that. I just have to remember to focus on myself, and to not bring myself down. Im not not perfect, everyone has problems,...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2023
1 points

Yes it does with confidence especially. When I'm playing basketball with my friends I don't focus on my stutter but just on the game wich causes me to barley or sometimes not even stutter and it makes...

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postr/StutterJul 6, 2023
32 points

just imagine how it is cool to speak as easy as breathing, when the words are flowing like a river

just imagine how it is cool to speak as easy as breathing, when the words are flowing like a river speech without any blocks or other barriers is a great privilage. I think it's the most powerful priv...

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commentr/StutterJul 6, 2023
2 points

It does help you feel better mentally. However it didnt help my stuttering get better. I workout four times a week and am in the shape of my life....

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
11 points

I believe it does help with the confidence part, I think exercise helps tremendously. More confident I am the less I stutter. In terms of lung capacity I’m unsure, I mean it makes sense, but I would c...

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postr/StutterJul 5, 2023
12 points

Does exercise help?

Does exercise help? I recently have been very lazy but I want to get back walking on the treadmill. I feel like maybe exercise may help with increasing lung capacity and also increasing confidence/f...

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
2 points

I’m not a parent but a kid of someone who stutters. I’m one of 3 kids and the only one who stutters besides my parent. Please don’t feel guilty. I will say it has been very hard and upsetting at times...

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
5 points

Such great advice for anyone. I won't ask your age but if you're still young, what you posted demonstrates maturity beyond your years. I'm a 76-year-old woman and what you have suggested is valuable e...

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
3 points

I have a severe stutter and I struggle with it a ton. It makes me miserable and I hate it, but I still wouldn't rather not have been born. Also having a relative with a bad stutter has helped me a lot...

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
2 points

Your right it sometimes is out of your control. I was fortunate enough to be blessed with a loving momma and (to a lesser extent) daddy. They're the only people who care about my well being. Without t...

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
3 points

That is so wonderful. Do you have lots of information to help others who stutter? Is there anything really new to help us? It can be such a devastating condition especially for youth. It seems like...

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
3 points

I'm sorry you feel that way. That's not how I feel life is like with a stutter. I live in the real world. My life's awesome. I'm happily married. Good career, healthy kid. His life will be great to...

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
4 points

Sleep 100% affects fluency rate. Check out my very last comment on another post in this sub for some advice from a speech therapist and person who stutters. I understand the irony, but be weary of t...

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commentr/StutterJul 5, 2023
3 points

Maybe a little when I was younger, but not anymore cause no real point in hate/resentment. Wish I could talk fluently, still struggle to cope with it. But have no choice but to keep pushing on even if...

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postr/StutterJul 5, 2023
41 points

Does anyone sometimes resent that non-stutterers take their fluent speech for granted and have no idea how lucky they are.

Does anyone sometimes resent that non-stutterers take their fluent speech for granted and have no idea how lucky they are. All my life I've been tormented by severe stuttering, and when I see others o...

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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
1 points

Please do all you are able to investigate the link to your childhood having triggered or encouraged your stuttering. Also, don't discontinue any non-psychological treatments. Do everything possible to...

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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
14 points

No. I am thankful I am able to express myself because I have a voice. Although I can't talk fluid 24/7, I am still expressing myself and I stopped giving a shit about ny stutter at some point. Made li...

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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
8 points

Hey. It´s a posiblity for sure. Some people argue that is genetics but it is NOT proven. In my opinion is it not. But who knows.... Anyway... It should not be an impediment in your desition about hav...

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