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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
1 points

I do give pep talks because this very debilitating condition requires someone to offer hope. Nothing has significantly changed in SLP for many years. It's inevitable that new SLP techniques will emerg...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityMeds & Substances
Hope & MotivationMedicalization / NeurodiversityHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
2 points

its all good that you're taking any steps available to foster fluency. Never stop working on it until new therapies emerge. Sue...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
2 points

My pleasure and never give up. There is always hope. Research is now discovering new therapies. There is research using medication because, in many stutterers, it's a neurological disorder. Check out:...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
7 points

I just saw some posts about how people are feeling so helpless and some suicidal due their stutter. I’ve been feeling that way for a while too. This is the first thing that helped me. I couldn’t help ...

Emotional Experience
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
7 points

That’s some situation you are in. And of course the stuttering is no help either. Yeah, I feel for you. The only thing I can say, that has help me through my hard times, is to try to do the next rig...

Emotional Experience
Hope & MotivationHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
2 points

First Cent: Desire is only a bad thing when it consumes you, or you need that thing **right the eff now**. In my experience, especially relating to my stutter, my desire to be more fluent is not a pro...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
2 points

I second this. My girlfriend is more patient during my blocks than I am. I've also gotten more fluent over the course of our relationship as her patience has helped my confidence. May be connected, ma...

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Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
26 points

For me it was: 1. Acceptance of my stutter 2. Embracing my stutter and not trying to hide it. 3. Becoming more self-confident 4. Working out/Gym 5. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep 6. Talking on di...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation+3 more
postr/StutterJun 11, 2023
2 points

Tips to improve stuttering (Do we fear desiring fluency?)

Tips to improve stuttering (Do we fear desiring fluency?) This is my attempt to summarize these [YT](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Are+You+Afraid+of+Desire) videos about 'Are you afraid...

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Propositionality & WeightHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJun 11, 2023
40 points

a year ago i had a severe stutter i stuttered every word in a sentence and it was horrible but i did some research about confidence and heart calmness and i stutter rarely now and these are the things i did that helped me: (disclaimer im not saying that this is going to fix your stutter 100%)

a year ago i had a severe stutter i stuttered every word in a sentence and it was horrible but i did some research about confidence and heart calmness and i stutter rarely now and these are the things...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationMindset shift
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
1 points

You can’t stop but only learn to manage it more effectively. Speech therapy can teach you tools to help with the blocks but ultimately it depends on you to put in the effort. Though in my experience I...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
1 points

Thank you for sharing. I’ll never give up on trying to overcome my stuttering....

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Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
1 points

I believe they almost stopped my stutter. I think it was more of a cure of the fear and lack of confidence I had melting away due to the introspection the mushrooms provided....

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Helpful Med OutcomesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
0 points

Ok, I don't even want respect from people like you. Yes, I will always dismiss experts when they just guessing. The only arrogant person here is you. I spend my time trying to help some people where...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Medicalization / NeurodiversityHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
0 points

I have never said, "just get over it and don't do it any more". I know how hard it is to overcome stuttering. I lived with this pain for so many years. Show some respect cos I am trying to help peopl...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
10 points

I stuttered for 65 years until psychotherapy. I'm my case it was all psychological and the result of latent anger and resentment from an abusive childhood. It is possible to recover even after 65 year...

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Trauma & PsychologicalAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
3 points

Great news Obvious, We who have great hope for this line of reasoning must let others know there is research and new hope. Sue...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
2 points

That’s a great attitude man, it hasn’t stopped me either from getting what I need done. I wish more positive people like you were on here....

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
1 points

I’m sure every single person in this group has felt this way atleast once. I’m 22 and feel this every now and then, but I am starting to realize feeling bad for yourself will only make it worse. Peopl...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerSeverity & Fluctuation+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
3 points

I’m right there with you your not alone, just now I was literally crying to my mom about how tired I am of speaking and I just wish I could pour acid down my throat and be mute for the rest of my life...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Sadness & HopelessnessHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride