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postr/StutterAug 3, 2025
54 points

I cant say my name infront of people.

I cant say my name infront of people. 30m. When this happens, any little confidence and self esteem I have in myself drops to minus 100% and I feel like disappearing right there. The feeling is indesc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
postr/StutterAug 2, 2025
8 points

School starting

School starting So, im starting in a new school in 8 days, I’ve been fearing this moment for years because of my stutter, introducing my self is specifically something I’ve always struggled with becau...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2025
1 points

The only limitations are the ones we put on ourselves don’t let it hold you back when I was your age my stutter incredibly bad I let it control my life. Public speaking is hard for everyone. But I’ll ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringMindset shiftHope & Motivation+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2025
5 points

100000% YES. I was a Prefect in school and that meant a lot of speeches. I also did debating from grade 8. Yes I stuttered, sometimes people laughed, it is what it is… i dont even remember it. What I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringMindset shiftHope & Motivation+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2025
27 points

I feel your pain, literally......been in your shoes many times over. Im not going to tell you that it gets better but I will tell you to practice, practice, practice. Here's a little background: ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentPreparation & Rehearsal+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2025
4 points

Same things happen with me except I know on which word I will stammer sometimes I can even feel a block several days ago . I mean to say that I know which rings are attached Is it not the same with y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterJul 30, 2025
17 points

Should I run for head girl despite having a stutter

Should I run for head girl despite having a stutter Hi so I’m 15F. I want to run for head girl in my school, it’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I’m ready to put in the time and effort. But as...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionPublic SpeakingAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJul 29, 2025
23 points

VENT

VENT I’m a freshman high school student and an international student. I know I might seem a bit young for this community, but I just need to vent. At this age where socializing is everything, my stu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesPhysical Tension+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2025
10 points

Look man, did they laugh at you ? If no, then you are making it worse in your head. You should probably mention that you have a stutter and keep pressing on. These judgements in your head are bad. I k...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating StutteringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2025
1 points

But I do feel a block when I ask something to chatgpt or search on google or youtube in voice mode...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterJul 27, 2025
2 points

It’s largely too late for me… I’m a lifer now… I’ve made a good life, but it was very, very hard at times. I would encourage you to really think about the ways you could encourage controlled “failure...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2025
3 points

That sucks. I also noticed a slight increase in stuttering, and a different kind of stuttering, when I was on SSRIs for a short period. But luckily you can always try another one… they don’t all have ...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & Avoidance
Harmful Med OutcomesAnticipating StutteringHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2025
3 points

I had to try out half a dozen antidepressants before I found one that made a positive impact. I would head back to your doctor/therapist and ask for something else....

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterJul 26, 2025
11 points

Stuttering Worsened After Starting an Antidepressant

Stuttering Worsened After Starting an Antidepressant Hi everyone. I want to share my experience so you know that even seemingly harmless medications can have unexpected side effects. For a year, I di...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Harmful Med OutcomesAnticipating StutteringSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2025
1 points

Bro idk man when i am talking normally i didn't stutter. Also I tried practicing presenting by myself but when it come to the real presentation the anxiety fukin hits💀 I will start stuttering and can...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2025
3 points

Yeah! Most of what we anticipated in our heads never happens 😂...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterJul 25, 2025
5 points

University class introductions

University class introductions Last semester they made us meet somebody in the class and introduce them to everybody instead of ourselves. This is a big gamble for me since I don’t know if I’ll be abl...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2025
1 points

I admit it while introducing myself, their responses are always welcoming, one interviewer had said, ilas long as you can code, this doesn't matter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2025
1 points

Well mine is somewhat weird....I usually do stammer when I see someone hot...or someone in authority...I don't stammer elsewhere. Its a weird kink....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2025
1 points

Just don't build up unnecessary stress in your mind it would trigger at the moment you will be in that situation just take it easy I had same problem when I was in school but not it's mostly fine...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment