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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2023
2 points

I finally recovered at the age of 70! I sought psychotherapy for modeling depression, dealt with my long-term anger and hostility, and became fully fluent at last. Imagine, stuttering for 65 years a...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalHope & MotivationOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
3 points

I didn’t date until I was 20 (currently 22) and have been dating a girl for almost a year now. She is patient with my stutter and doesn’t care about it neither does her family. At first I thought she ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
3 points

Married 10 years and have 3 littles ones. But a suggestion here is to become confident in your own interests, like a hobby or sport, or have a passion about something. Thats what your future spouse...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
2 points

I had 5 serious relationships that they loved me and they were amazing girls i broke up the most of them and also there a many girls that wanted me and i didn't want to... so cheers up, work on you...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
4 points

Been married, had many gfs. You'll be ok , just keep doing your thing. Make your money and try to socialize the best you can. It'll all come together when you least expect it....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
4 points

Happily married, and never really had any trouble getting girls to like me "back in the day". If you're having trouble finding gals who can look past the speech impediment then you don't want them a...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
6 points

Yeah man it's all good you'll figure it out. People figure out their lives missing limbs, eyesight, hearing, even their mental faculties. It's harder but you can do it for sure. ​ To answ...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
3 points

Was single till late 20s. Started being super social and extrovert (I was talkative by default in childhood) without thinking about my stutter. Confidence increased, and stutter still remained but tha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
3 points

I’m happily married . Just got married the past year. But I understand your reasoning because I thought that too. Before I met my wife, I thought I was never going to get married. Just be yourself. Li...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJul 2, 2023
18 points

Embrace your stuttering struggles, for they are the building blocks of your character. A setback is an opportunity to redefine and break your (fluency) goals in smaller achievable pieces

Embrace your stuttering struggles, for they are the building blocks of your character. A setback is an opportunity to redefine and break your (fluency) goals in smaller achievable pieces ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
2 points

Yes. I've had quite a few girlfriends. Got a new one now. Just keep going and never give up.. as captain kirk said: " I don't believe in the no win scenario "...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
6 points

How is it demeaning? I have stuttered since I was six and it has been a hell most of my life. I still don't like it, but I try to make the best of it. Very rarely it comes with perks, but when it happ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2023
3 points

It’s taken daily. It might not be effective immediately, though. Antidepressants can take 4-6 weeks to have any effect on depression. I can’t remember how long I’d been taking it before I realized tha...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesTrauma & PsychologicalHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2023
2 points

Let me preface this by saying that my severe stutter growing up led me to a very dark place I kept moving forward....... I'm 52 with a moderate/random stutter. I graduated high school, joined the ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2023
3 points

I know that atypical antidepressants have been known to help stutterers. The one I can remember is Abilify. After I was prescribed Abilify, my lifelong stuttering ended! Of course, I was also undergoi...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesTrauma & PsychologicalHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2023
4 points

Exercise. It doesn’t make my stutter go away completely but I feel much better mentally, have less anxiety and speak more assertively, even with the occasional block here or there....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2023
4 points

I feel you 100% .. it sucks We as stutters have life a little bit harder than the average person. It's not fair, but we have to be strong and rise above it. I'm trying to make myself so desirable in ...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2023
2 points

I ,too, understand how you feel. My stutter used to be very bad growing up and in some case ,can still be very difficult today. Just don't give up on yourself. Keep doing your best and strive to find...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2023
3 points

Perfect! You will find it liberating. I was in the same situation at the end of high school. For the most part, college is a safe space full of intelligent people with open minds. Pursue you interests...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2023
1 points

I also get that butterfly experience when i can't express as i want to. However, try to relax my friend. Life's not over yet. I was soo much depressed a while back but it gets better and better when ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation