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commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
2 points

It’s really hard and painful to live as a stutterer. I just talked with a new friend I recently made, and he doesn’t know about my condition. It was really difficult for me. The silence that lasts sev...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationShame & EmbarrassmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterJan 25, 2026
13 points

I’ve decided to live with my stutter in order to heal from it.

I’ve decided to live with my stutter in order to heal from it. Hi, I hope you’re all doing well and holding on, I’m going to talk a lot, but it’s worth it, trust me read it 😂 It’s been 1 month and 1 ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
5 points

If I went to university with a stutter, I think you can too. I believe in you!...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
2 points

Could not relate to you more...

commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
1 points

Please don’t give up. Please look up the National Stuttering Association, we have a monthly zoom meeting for women, it’s amazing....

Community & Support
Advice RequestsValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
3 points

Oh how I would take a stutter over being on this med yea I gained about 30 lbs on it...

Meds & Substances
Harmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
1 points

Yeah, that’s the issue with SSRI medication… emotionally blunting you. You have to weigh up the cost vs benefit of some emotional blunting vs more fluent speech to function better in social situations...

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med OutcomesHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
2 points

I definitely think there's two camps of stutters...those who get heavily drained from it and those who dont. I've got to experience both sides so I know why ppl who stutter have no idea how draining i...

Causes & Variability
Severity & FluctuationEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
6 points

I’m sorry you’re feeling this way, and I totally get it! We’ve all been in this situation at some point in our stuttering journey. It can be overwhelmingly frustrating. At the end of the day, you ar...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
2 points

Very true 👍🏼...

commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
1 points

Cool! Stick with Fluoxetine for at least two months and see how you go. Yes, in my younger, partying years I did MDMA and I was 100% fluent. The seratonin surge essentially dampens (or quietens) the ...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
1 points

Correct. You can download a metronome app and set the BPM to 80 or 100, and read aloud each word in unison with the tick. It’ll be weird initially but keep at it. As you get better, gradually pick up ...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
1 points

Have you been on it before...

commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
2 points

Oh how I would take a stutter over being on this med...

Meds & Substances
Harmful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterJan 25, 2026
8 points

This will always keep me from reaching true happiness

This will always keep me from reaching true happiness On paper my life looks decent. I'm in my early 20s and by god's grace, I have a full-time job as a Security Consultant. where I speak with a lot o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringSeverity & Fluctuation+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
1 points

It’s ok. At least you are making an honest living. This isn’t an easy hand to be dealt. We just have the make the most of our situation as People Who Stutter....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
5 points

I do, but then mine started out of the blue late in life, so everyone was very concerned. Today was a bad day, so we spoke about why I might be stuttering today. They hugged me, and we laughed while t...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJan 25, 2026
4 points

My experience with teaching and stuttering for 3 years (A bit long + venting)

My experience with teaching and stuttering for 3 years (A bit long + venting) Hi, I’m 28 years old and have been stuttering since I was a child. I work as an English teacher in my country. Although I ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & FluctuationFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
2 points

I talk about it with my family all the time. With online friends pretty comfortably too. Ngl it's a bit harder to do it with my irl friends but sometimes I mention it in a funny way, or tell some stor...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationFriendships & Belonging+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2026
2 points

They’re my number one support system...