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postr/StutterDec 17, 2020
15 points

Can someone suggest a zoom group where I can practice and improve my fluency and reduce my stuttering?

Can someone suggest a zoom group where I can practice and improve my fluency and reduce my stuttering? Hi there, I live in Bangladesh and my stuttering is mild in Bengali but downright horrible in E...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2020
2 points

the moment you feel the block just stop talking. then exhale/ inhale and then continue. it clears your head allowing you to focus on how to move your tongue. Works for me, unless im toooo excited to n...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

1/ I stutter on the first letters if they are the ones that are difficult for me and sometimes on the whole word if I was more anxious and not feeling in control. 2/ Vowels: A O E Consonants...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
5 points

I did McGuire over 20 years ago, just before Anne Blight had a disagreement with Dave McGuire and went off to form Starfish. The main focus is taking large breaths, like you do when exercising or sin...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesPreparation & RehearsalExperiential Association+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
2 points

1.I often stutter on multiple syllables words. Single syllables I can say fluently. When I was younger I had a hard time pronouncing S starting words but nowadays I have no issue. 2. Like I said it u...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

I used to have that problem too, but I don't now if it's gone or not because it's been a while I haven't been asked to say my name. But whenever I find myself in that kind of situation : I simply use ...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
2 points

Hey u/UnbornSpirit, I've attended the Starfish Project which is similar to the McGuire Program. Both utilise a costal breathing technique and I would definitely recommend either programs....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
postr/StutterDec 15, 2020
10 points

How to stop stuttering and reduce social anxiety. Sharing some tips that helped me.

How to stop stuttering and reduce social anxiety. Sharing some tips that helped me. ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
2 points

currently I have long since removed the fear of stuttering from me, and I know that stuttering just has to happen no matter what, I know what actions I do and I am very calm and I see stuttering as a ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
3 points

1. Both. When it is a letter, it's usually the first one in the word, but those are not that bad, at least compared to when I can't say one whole word - that's much worse. 2. Yes. I would like to giv...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsFeared Words & Names+3 more
postr/StutterDec 13, 2020
4 points

Call center job tips?

Call center job tips? Hey! I have been stuttering for 13 years now and I got a job where I make and receive calls and I have never done a job like that. I have called people in my old job before but n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2020
2 points

I’ll try stopping for a sec and breathing before I try again. My hangs are long though, I will hang on a single syllable for like 2 seconds or more....

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2020
2 points

I still have problems getting atuck on certian sounds, i just stop for a sec, breath and try again, most of the time it works...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2020
3 points

There was a method that i think it helped me in the past but i couldn't follow it. I was supposed to read from a book aloud but not fast, just syllable by syllable and with something near my mouth (10...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2020
1 points

I count myself in with my foot like a musician would when they start playing a piece of music. I tap my foot for a quick one two three and that usually helps me start talking if I'm stuck...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2020
3 points

I know it may seems kinda stupid - but try to speak slowly. I have the exact same situation as yours. I noticed, that when I speak slowly, im not blocking. I know, it's hard to stay at that way. Btw, ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2020
2 points

Speak in shorter (4-5 words) sentences, then have a full stop, try to hold a sound at the beginning of the first word (like "mmmm") and link your words together, as if they were only one word. Try to ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2020
2 points

What regularly worked for me was to add the letter a before my words. Like say your names John, “aJohn” but don’t pronounce the a all the way or very very quietly or quickly. You can master it so no o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2020
2 points

Try a slight exhale before you speak Try practicing it Try writing it down and broken into syllables and if you have to just read it Volunteer to go first, the longer you wait the more anxious you ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2020
4 points

I've experienced many fluency phases and I just keep belly breathing, reading out loud and mindful meditation to keep me moving forward....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing