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commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2024
1 points

First congrats on Med School that’s a huge accomplishment. I can’t relate to an medical school interview, but I can relate to an interview. Im a pilot for a major airline company. Before my interview...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2024
1 points

hi! -I’ve stuttered for as long as I can remember -I did receive speech therapy. My therapist addressed strategies tailored towards me -I feel I stutter most when answering questions that I have a se...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2024
6 points

I think you have a point. I will also try that. Since we don't speak much, the brain might have forgotten how it feels like. Back when I was in school, I vaguely remembered that when a teacher asked m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityRoles & Performance
postr/StutterFeb 17, 2024
19 points

Story from my Sales Manager at the Gym

Story from my Sales Manager at the Gym Hey all, so I want to share a story that may be helpful to others in the same situation I'm in where I can speak 100% fluently while alone, but around other peop...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
2 points

I think that you should not avoid situations where you have to speak, because this will only increase your stress and stuttering. Recently, my teacher asked me to represent my class at an assembly w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
1 points

Dude I can so relate to this. I too lock up on any other words other than thank you or other commonly said words. Idk maybe you could find some kind of ice breaker that would introduce yourself as a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
1 points

I know this isn't everyone's experience all the time - but when people stutter openly, use an unapologetic disclosure statement, and focus on the content of the conversation - as opposed to trying to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
4 points

Firstly, I had a strong resolve not to dwell on my stutter. I had go to's for stuttering and it didn't matter on what, where, who, why, it was all the same, a stutter was a stutter to me, so that par...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
5 points

You are right, but at the same time, I have never been a fan of instructing people due to my stuttering. I have been focusing more on improving other skills. Let's hope for something more suitable in ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
3 points

i am still a student, but i think i will turn down anything would make me less comfortable. Is there option like you try it like a month? if you like it keep on...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
1 points

I think it depends on whoever is interviewing you, I'm still at my first job, the interview went smooth, I was having trouble talking so I asked if I could type instead and they agreed, I still work t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
17 points

Turned down the offer to be an instructor at work

Turned down the offer to be an instructor at work Today my boss asked if I would like to be an instructor at work. I turned down the offer and said that I still was inexperienced but in fact, it was m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
1 points

Some people might not advise this, but this is something I did. At the start of each year, I emailed all my teachers and let them know of my stutter. Many teachers let me opt out of presentations. The...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
2 points

nice initiative but I don't have my interviews till June. There are certain interview practice sessions where someone asks a random question. Try to record your answers and check in which words you st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
2 points

I faced my fears and used the substitution method. I still stutter sometimes but my quality of life isn’t Impacted any longer....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
2 points

What I usually try to do now is hype myself up before the interview, repeat positive affirmations and smile a lot. If I stutter, I tell the interviewer about my speech impediment and quickly move on. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
2 points

I am better now. I’m still a stutterer but covertly. I still work on converting thoughts to out loud words. If there’s a way to make struggles transform into strength, try to use that path....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2024
4 points

Hello my friend. As a person, that has randomly blockages especially with names, I have one advice for you. Stop right now blaming yourself. It is totally normal to feel like that, but you should acce...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
1 points

Yeah, I've heard about other people using that tactic of reading out loud as a way to help with stuttering, but I never thought it would work for me as i only stutter in front of people, but now that ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2024
1 points

This happens to me too, something that helps is to know what words you are going to stutter on. For example, when you said "good thanks, how was your day?" and you know you are going to stutter on "ho...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating Stuttering