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I would much prefer that way. Joking that I forgot my birthday isn’t funny to me, makes me feel bad about myself!...
The name thing in everyday situations is strange to me, but in a medical scenario they probably need to make sure you aren't having a stroke or something. There are more tactful ways to ask. Medical r...
This time the guy was like, "ope, didn't know I'd be asking such a trick question!" and I just smiled and said "It wasn't a trick question." He was a realtor and had big slimy salesman vibes, he proba...
I have no idea! Surely they know that the person in front of them hasn't forgotten their name, so it's obviously not a sincere question. So apparently the idea is so absurd to them that it's comedic g...
Most people are very understanding and gracious with my stutter, but for some reason this little comment pops up every now and then. I don’t understand it, what do they hope to accomplish with it?...
Do you ever get over the mental aspect of stuttering? I find when I have my streaks of fluency, there is always a thought in my brain that reminds me I have a stutter, then I can randomly start feelin...
I don’t smoke but I’ve noticed that a few edibles before social gatherings might help reduce mine. Could be placebo but in theory it makes sense since the more relaxed you are the less you’ll stutter...
I think I was aware in kindergarten. It’s as far back as I remember taking special classes that no one else took to meet with a speech pathologist. I remember doing flash cards and we worked on senten...
Absolutely! Being a stutterer myself, it's like constantly grappling with a blend of social anxiety and the challenge of stuttering. My go-to strategy is to stay mindful of my stutter, knowing ahead t...
(Relationship of 1 year and a few months) He doesn't react to it for the most part since I have a mild stutter(blocking) that only worsens if I'm super pissed or stressed out. He doesnt make fun of me...
A career in the military
A career in the military Hello all i hope everyone is well. I have been contemplating joining the british army for a few years now but to be honest my stutter is holding me back. I am worried that i ...
I’m afraid that I’ll block when providing customer service over the phone. Are you sure I should take it?...
Stuttering *more* in anxious situations is common for people with the disorder (myself included!), OP said they *only* stutter in these situations which is different. I think in terms of treatment app...
I have developed exactly the same. Have always suffered from speech blocking and generally made worse with anxious situations. Also developed more traditional stuttering on certain letters. Again more...
It's important to remember that stuttering (the disorder) is different to stuttering (the symptom). While it is 100% possible to develop the disorder, it's quite rare and normally happens after a brai...
Can you develop a stutter?
Can you develop a stutter? i've always had pretty terrible anxiety when talking to people i don't know. however my speech, while infrequent, was usually intact. lately, though, i've noticed myself r...
Considering stuttering is in most cases just a psychological issue i would assume these things vary depending on the person what might trigger a stutter....
My summary of this **great** video: * 2:58 our body takes a snapshot of stress, and the memory gets associated with feelings \[fight and flight mode\] * 4:10 it's like when we are freezing if we see...
Another comment: as a child and adult, I stutter more around family. It’s like they can see my weakness and I do let my guard down. One thing that has helped me tremendously is confidence. Just simpl...
See for simple stuff like picking up a takeaway, you could always give a fake name. I remember I was ordering coffee for my boss and used his name instead of mine, came out straight away. How old are...