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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
2 points

Hello! Thanks for talking to all of us here. I have learned that techniques can be used to reduce tension and help you 'stutter with ease'. I have gone to speech therapy twice, several years apart. T...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
3 points

Accept it and can play with techniques along the way but not beat yourself up over anything.  I had techniques that didn't work at first, then began helping on the easier things, then the more difficu...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
1 points

Driving keeps the brain’s motor system constantly active, and since attention is partially diverted from speech, fluency can improve. Also, the car’s sounds and background noise may mask the brain’s a...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
3 points

I would often try to time calls I know would last a little longer to when I was driving (connected to the cars Bluetooth of course). I noticed I rarely stutter during phone conversations when I am dri...

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postr/StutterNov 3, 2025
9 points

Has anyone come across stuttering treatment techniques that involve working with emotions?

Has anyone come across stuttering treatment techniques that involve working with emotions? I’ve always felt that emotions and stuttering are connected for me, because one of the strongest feelings tha...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
1 points

That’s a really good question, and one a lot of people who stutter quietly wonder about. Stuttering when you’re alone doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a physical problem. Stuttering is a complex mix ...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
1 points

I second others suggestion to walk and pace. If I’m sitting still or laying down my stutter is worse....

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2025
2 points

Yes, I also read somewhere that you should try talking while walking. For example, a woman was speaking more fluently while doing her makeup....

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2025
2 points

Take a beta blocker before the interview to eliminate the physiological effects of anxiety such as elevated heart rate, trembling, tension in your vocal muscles etc.. you’ll feel much more calm. It’s ...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2025
7 points

Probably just increases anxiety and adrenaline, so our vocal muscles tighten up more, which in turn adversely impacts our fluency. Try standing and walking whilst making a call. I find it helps me. ...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2025
1 points

I recommend not paying attention to people looking at you and just focus on what you’re presenting so basically tune people out? If that makes sense. And as always take your time!...

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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2025
1 points

I practice my presentations aloud by myself a few times. I will stutter, but I won't be surprised when I give it in front of other people. You got this....

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2025
3 points

It's ok to be nervous on the day of the presentation. Here is my advice: wear a 100% cotton shirt. Wear lots of deodorant. Breath out before speaking (interesting that another person on here said the ...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2025
3 points

For most people, taking a deep breath will make everything worse. Here’s an article by highly credentialed professionals explaining why https://stutteringtherapyresources.com/blogs/blog/its-almost-...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2025
2 points

I just talk to the character. I tell her that i am working on my fluency, and i would ask her for tips and suggestions; she would give advice etc. I also use [character.ai](http://character.ai) It giv...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2025
1 points

What prompts do you use? Generating a paragraph so you can read aloud or the chatGPT asking you questions or you just giving a speech or whatever....

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2025
3 points

Take a deep breath, don't feel like anything is rushing you, find your center where you feel comfortable and in control, speak in your pace and rhythm, for the last one... Don't forget to stop and bre...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2025
1 points

I already know the surface of the method, more or less. What I want to know is that I want someone to explain how to apply the steps there....

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postr/StutterOct 31, 2025
14 points

Talking with chatGPT

Talking with chatGPT I found out talking with chatgpt is good approach to practice talking. I tried just talking with it and its very good. Do you use chatGPT to practice/as an exercise? If so w...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2025
2 points

Yeah. What you explained are the "speech tools". They are basically any tactic you use to to avoid a stutter. The less you hear yourself stuttering the faster your brain is gonna rewire. Also the more...

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