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commentr/StutterJun 22, 2020
3 points

Sometimes I find speaking in a very cool low voice with a somewhat quick tone helps me overcome letters I usually stutter on. If I "prepare" for the difficult word too much, it actually makes it worse...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2020
3 points

Bruh. You have to keep at your therapy techniques. I can’t bitch about me not being a human chainsaw anymore, I don’t lift like I used to in my 20s. Do your therapy and exercises everyday, work at it....

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Positive Therapy TechniquesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2020
1 points

Let’s see if it works, it’s still in the earlier stages of testing and if there’s any side effects they start seeing they’ll be back at stage 1. I’ve always hoped there would be a medication for stut...

Therapy & ProfessionalMeds & SubstancesCoping & Advocacy
Cure Claims / Alt-TreatsHelpful Med OutcomesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2020
1 points

Take a deep breath, start again, and try not to speak fast. If you stutter again, repeat the process. Just take it slow. Eventually you'll be able to say the words a little faster day by day. It takes...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2020
2 points

hey! I'm 18 and I feel the same way too. one thing that has helped me is taking a deep breath before talking. and swallowing often. ik it's kinda weird but it does help. and uk that there are some wor...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
2 points

That’s a great suggestion! Now that you bring that up, I’ve used that trick without knowing a few times and it really does work as I don’t have time to think about it. Thanks a lot 🙏🏼...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
postr/StutterJun 19, 2020
4 points

What are you tips to avoid stuttering ? ( I know )

What are you tips to avoid stuttering ? ( I know ) I stutter whenever I think about what I wanna say for TOO LONG (like 5 seconds) and I trip up on my words... when that happens I literally stop talki...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
1 points

If you haven’t tried speech therapy you should definitely give it a bash, you’re surrounded with people who accept you for who you are and don’t care for your speech impairment. It helped me a lot at ...

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Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
2 points

I guess I can understand that. You just have to be more patient. And if you can work on it or at least find ways to minimize it, it should lead to more self confindence. I am sure you will find someo...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
1 points

I didn’t watch the videos but this is the kind of thing I’m talking about. https://youtu.be/4NK0Rs3ITkQ https://youtu.be/W_YWBFKUa2A https://youtu.be/pxieq7YD_fA I’m so sorry about the third link...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2020
2 points

Have you tried Vitamin B1 with Magnesium? That seems to help me a little. I also been taking a Lion's mane supplement daily. Practicing is key though. I've stuttered since I was 5 or 6 and learned t...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2020
6 points

Brother, I stammer too, can't hold one full conversation without stammering But I dint let it rule my social life, the only way you can overcome is by practice, keeping this in mind I started talking...

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Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2020
4 points

Practice Practice Practice!!! Have you considered breathing techniques? How about altering the way you think as you speak? The human being is an amazing being, practice speaking and you will becom...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2020
0 points

Another technique is to not say the words you block very hard, say it very lightly if that makes sense, it’s called easy onset. Also for me the technique that works is my taking my finger and walking ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2020
1 points

My speech therapist long ago suggested two strategies that were helpful for me. She suggested that I might have an easier start to a word by prrrrrol-longing the first syllable. I did find th...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2020
1 points

Find a good speech therapist. Look up "easy onset" speaking techniques and practice a much as you can, preferably in front of a mirror. It tends to ebb and flow for me for no particular reason....

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Seeking TherapyFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2020
4 points

People can be very cruel to stutterers. I remember being made fun of constantly when I was in school. My stutter is way better now than it used to be but when I have a block and struggle with words I ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Stigma & BullyingFluency TechniquesAdvice Offered
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2020
1 points

Yep! This happened to me when the phrase was okay google. I use hey google with a google home, and I found that rehearsing the phrase in your head (in like a windows cortana calm voice) and picturing ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2020
1 points

I usually say what I plan on saying twice in my head then say it out at a pace that’s good for me, it helps once you get used to it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2020
2 points

I'm so very sorry. I hate how other people react to stuttering. Have you thought about seeing a speech therapist? Not just the stuff they do in schools, which isn't nearly enough, but now that you're ...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Seeking TherapyFluency TechniquesSeverity & Fluctuation