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postr/StutterMemesJan 12, 2024
8 points

Me : rehearses what i will say over and over even in the mirror so i dont stutter The first word:

Me : rehearses what i will say over and over even in the mirror so i dont stutter The first word: Why did i waste my time...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2024
9 points

I'm in my 40s and I suppose I have a mild stammer, as compared with having a severe stammer in my youth. What have I learned? You are not your stutter. You have personality, interests, inclinations, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2024
4 points

I would suggest also preparing before hand. Clear communication is very important in the work enviroment whether we want to admit it or not. I realized that working on my dis-fluency would be crucial ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
1 points

You could start your presentation with commenting that you have a stutter, which alleviates expectations. You could even make a joke like “I may take longer to speak, which will also fill in my 2mins ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
2 points

Haha next level creative! I eventually overcame my stutter, but that trick helped while I was still dealing with it....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
1 points

I used to practice a lot before my presentations and that definitely helps. I would stand in front of the mirror and record my presentation and play it back. I memorize what I have to say (so it feels...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
5 points

yup, have been managing my stuttering pretty well for past 5 years or so. The thing is, in my opinion, there's no one or two or 10 tricks and techniques. ​ The first step is changing your mi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
1 points

I used to do the same, saved my ass so many times. The best one was when I put a YouTube video explaining the topic....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
2 points

Absolutely, it honestly makes me feel so awkward sometimes. Like my brain just stopped working when my tongue wasn't done with my entire sentence. It makes me feel so much more challenged than I alrea...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & WeightHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
3 points

Hi! I don't know if you've already given your presentation, but I wanted to add in a few suggestions as I am also a student with a severe stutter! I gave a presentation in my English class a few wee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
1 points

its tricky, but some presentations went great with me. i usually take my time preparing what to say in the presentation, every single word , any word i stutter with i change it or change the order of ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalRoles & Performance
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
1 points

You should avoid the words that mainly cause you to block like i mostly block on a,n,i,e . What usually works for me is if you know that you are going to block on a word and if you say a synonym of t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
5 points

My trick used to be: put as much info on the slides so you can point to it if needed, and have to explain LESS. Always relied on this while struggling to talk....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2024
4 points

Train on your speech in the mirror. Speak slowly and pronounce the words good. You will be comfortable. When the days come, don’t take any nicotine or coffee. Before you go to the school, mix some Asw...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionEnergy & Biological RhythmsStimulants & Caffeine
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
1 points

Bro where I'm at, stuttering or any disability that may hinder your work is extremely looked down upon. Especially when it is a calling process with sales(which is where i worked) I had to hide my dis...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
2 points

I worked as a call center employee for about 9 years and a month or two. It was weird at first, but once I got more experience with it, I was able to get better at giving canned responses which I'd be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
1 points

Try a minuscule ‘uh’ before the sound. For example: What is your .. uhDate ofBirth? Kinda’ swinging onto the sound....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
2 points

I sometimes let myself blur out weird sounds while also simultaneously not ruminating on those weird sounds and for a moment the tightness in my throat goes away but at the same time I don’t have much...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & WeightAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
6 points

I have an big anxiety while calling and talking at the phone due to my "past" major stutter. Something that I do is calling random shops and ask them if they are still open, have a certain book or th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2024
1 points

Other maladaptive fluency demands in order to immediately execute articulation: * needing to calm down and reduce fear, needing to focus on breathing, desiring fluency and other maladaptive responses...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & Breathing