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commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2020
0 points

Yeah. 5 or so odd years later and my stutter is near completion. About 98% completed. Next up is adding my personality. Should take less time than 5 years. After not stutter for 16+ years still takes ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterFeb 26, 2020
4 points

stutter becoming worse

stutter becoming worse I'm a freshman in college and I stutter. Let me give a brief background of my stuttering. When I was a kid, my parents knew I stutter but never really cared nor sought medical h...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
3 points

Omg totally. My exes used to say it’s cute and charming but I never understood it. My friends compliment me on it every time I mention it. Which don’t get me wrong is awesome that I have friends who...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
4 points

I worked in a court house as a court coordinator (working with law enforcement and county jails). I disclosed my stutter to everyone and I had no issues. I was still in a authority role and no one q...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
4 points

There was this one really good-looking girl who said my stutter was cute and kinda sexy. I absolutely didn't believe her, but then I married her a while back, and she's still saying it, so I guess may...

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Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
1 points

Hey Bastian, It was moving to read your post. I am not a stutterer but I am married to one! (For 11 years now, and we have a child together). Ironically I was searching for CBD oil impact on stammeri...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
6 points

A lot of people just don’t give a fuck. As stutters we over think a lot of things. If you don’t want to be ignored, simply put yourself into the light and be the center of attention. I’m guessing you’...

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Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentAudience Scale & Group Size
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
1 points

This recently became en eye opener for me. For years I was able to hide or manage my stutter while being in leadership roles. Now I am at a point in my life where my stutter is trying to betray me it ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
2 points

Hey OP, thanks for sharing - I identified with a lot of your stuttering experiences and even some of the life ones. Good on you for putting yourself out there - with AA, with counselling, for going b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
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postr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
4 points

Hello! I'm a 25 yr old in the US, trying to come to terms with the nature of my condition. Here's my little story of very high anxiety, depression, and the search for what resources could be right for me. It's really been something so far and I'm happy to put it out there, share, and get feedback

Hello! I'm a 25 yr old in the US, trying to come to terms with the nature of my condition. Here's my little story of very high anxiety, depression, and the search for what resources could be right for...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
5 points

It's funny, because I notice it more than others do. My stutter is mild now (at 25) compared to when I was a kid. I definitely am more reserved, but when I do speak up I feel like people think what ...

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Hiding & ConcealmentSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
6 points

In my experience, avoidance reduction is the worst thing you could do. For years I was amazing at hiding my stutter. I had friends for a few years that had no idea how bad my stutter really was. I wou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
13 points

Need some advice

Need some advice I don't know how to start but I'll try my best. First of all sorry for my English. I'm a 26 years old male who has a stutter. I've been struggling with this since early childhood an...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
1 points

My inbox is free. I feel this, especially because I’m 17 in high school and have a speech next year in front of 500 people. I’ve gone to a lot of therapy and kind of have my stutter under control....

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Seeking TherapyHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
13 points

Struggling :(

Struggling :( Hey, I am 23 year old Somali male currently working in retail (boring asf) I am mainly writing this post because I am at breaking point and need to do something before I destroy my life....

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
2 points

Yeah that what i am also trying to overcome mental blocks are still there, and it’s hard to overcome, like due to therapy i am only seeing 10% of improvement out of 100, can i know how much and how an...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
2 points

Yes, had it for a year and a half. Still am recieving it. The techniques make speaking easier, but you need practise and after a year and a half of doing it, you realise that the mental aspect of stut...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
Therapy ExperiencesHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterFeb 21, 2020
16 points

Is Speech Therapy Really Worth It?

Is Speech Therapy Really Worth It? I've had a stutter since a young age. But I never took speech therapy because I never saw it as a problem. Now as an adult, I have really bad self esteem and my stut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
2 points

I can relate and I was in the same position when I was your age . I can promise you it gets better but it’s going to take some work on your part . You have to put yourself in the situations that give ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
5 points

Working a communicative job

Working a communicative job ​ Hey everyone! I'm new to this sub but obviously not new to the topic at hand. I chose to go into a field of work that is quite communicative when my speech w...

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Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more