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It’s the same for me. My stuttering is very much linked to my mental health so that’s why I wanted to know if it helped someone....

It’s the same for me. My stuttering is very much linked to my mental health so that’s why I wanted to know if it helped someone....

I can’t say my name sometimes because of my stammer

I can’t say my name sometimes because of my stammer I have a covert stammer so can hide my stammer a lot of the time. However, when I try to say my name sometimes or try to explain what I do for work,...

I probably stutter more when I'm drunk, but because I've had a drink I don't stress about it as much so it feels (psychologically anyways) like I'm speaking more fluently than normal....

It really is interesting how different people struggle in different scenarios. Can we all agree though that going around the room and introducing ourselves is universally one of the worst possible thi...

Yep! My husband has some hearing loss and says what a lot but feels so bad because I normally stutter pretty badly repeating it. I’m terrified of going through drive-thru’s because 1. I’ve been told t...

After I graduated with my bachelors in social work, I had maybe 6/7 job interviews and stuttered pretty bad and I cried after them. The only job that was interested was the one I barely talked in. I d...

Everyone is too busy focusing on their own nerves to focus on your stutter...

Just before you speak let a slight exhale of air out and then speak. If you stutter, stay cool and just take a big breath in and let a little air out and then speak Take it at your own pace, maybe...

I understand how reading that someone faced the same fear and dread that we all face from stuttering might bother you. The thought of someone overcoming their depression and self doubt instead of quit...

Definitely let the people know you have a stutter so that they’ll expect it, if they see you stutter without knowing they’ll think you’re nervous as hell which you might be but always let people know ...

It sounds like you've not gotten over worrying about your speech just yet. The main step towards overcoming your stutter is letting go of judgement of others. This is very difficult, and it took me ye...

Take pause before the word if you feel like you're going to stutter in it, take deep breath before starting, try to speak as slowly and calmly as possible and inspite following all these techiques if ...

I've seen that for myself, not sure if it's due to getting overly excited, dopamine rush, or just getting sucked in and not focusing on my breathing!...

I just did a presentation today. Just try not to think others will judge you. Most people are egotistical and selfish and only care about themselves....

Sorry for the late response - I can't speak for all of us, but for me, my being single was of my own doing. I just made the assumption that women wouldn't like me because of my stutter, so I never ma...

I just have to be honest at the very start and expect the bare minimum of patience and respect. If you don’t disclose, you put more unnecessary pressure on yourself and sadly most listeners seem to ta...

Everyone is too focused on their own nerves to notice your stutter...

Eye contact, Stuttering and Dating.

Eye contact, Stuttering and Dating. I struggle maintaining eye contact with people when i'm speaking, especially when i start to stutter. Sometimes they look away and it makes me feel bad. What trigge...

If you are lucky on the day, you will get an understanding interviewer, however this is a rarity, which has stopped me achieving my goals and having the job my education and intellect deserve. I do wi...