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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

What strategies have you been implementing to improve your stutter? I’m a 29 year old male and public speak for a living. I typically give 2 1-hr in-person presentations a week. This stuttering issue...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

I sometimes call the ChatGPT number and talk to it. I also will actively talk to Siri instead of manually doing it. So “Siri call x” “Siri play x song” I also used to answer random spam calls to get t...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
4 points

I agree with the other person. Confidence is big and I think it also helps u relax too. Interviews still scare me but I over prepare to the point it feels like second nature. I still stutter and will ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
3 points

Probably when they just ignore it tbh and let me speak...

commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

i've realized this sub appears to be filled with people with untreated comborbid mental health issues alongside their stutters. the fatalism, insecurity, and self pity here is insane. it's actually ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
3 points

Yes. I used to lead a line at a factory and a security officer for a college. At first it was of course a huge step but some days i barely stuttered or even noticed i did, and speaking was second natu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
8 points

As the child of someone who gave up on school because of her stutter, that's one thing I will never do because it's more miserable than bearing the unfairness in the educational system. And even if it...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
6 points

I have my dream job. Im an anti-money laundering analyst. I have to talk a lot during investigations, team meetings, trainings, client meetings, etc.  There was 2 things I realized: 1. Im always goi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
3 points

When they stay and listen...

commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

Thank you so much! That makes total sense. In Japanese, we use the phrase "Shitsurei shimasu" for both entering and leaving, which is why I grouped them. I didn't realize "Excuse me" would sound awkw...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

Ugh, I know the feeling. I always thought they were embarrassed by me, so since then I stopped introducing myself to people. I let them interact with me first. Don't do that, because of this mindset ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

Omg yes! The fact that they could interact with anyone? Striking random conversations with strangers? And the strangers respond back and they don't look at them with pity. I was always amazed by that...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

How do you deal with the interviews?

How do you deal with the interviews? I am currently hired as a cashier (even the manager didn't believe I was the right person for the job, but they reaaally needed cashiers for the winter holidays). ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
3 points

Not making any weird faces and actually being patient...

commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

Just a quick note about what’s shown here: “excuse me/bye” sharing one button might be a little confusing to English speakers. While something like “excuse me” *can* be used to exit a situation or lea...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

Thank you 🙏...

commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

Thank you 🙏...

commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

I worked retail for 3 years straight and it never disappeared then, so I don't think it works for me....

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

I don't know if this is the same but I've noticed that I stutter less the more the conversation goes on....

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

Would you think it would be hard for me to pass the interviews with a little to mild stutter?...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment