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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
1 points

It is typically in our best interest to find a way to mention it but never apologize for it. If we stress out trying to hide it and imagine judgement, we will likely stutter more and use avoidance tr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
1 points

I feel you. I agree that it is less of a deal now. I have stuttered my whole life, Im so fed up with it. I often dont care if I sound or look like im about to have a stroke when talking. Im so sick of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
4 points

What about now? Are you doing well ordering a Vesuvio? Otherwise I've a trick (probably most use it already though), which I could share....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterOct 10, 2019
19 points

Hawaii pizza instead of Vesuvio.

Hawaii pizza instead of Vesuvio. When I was younger, around 18, I would order a Hawaii pizza EVERYTIME instead of the Vesuvio which was the one I acually wanted. Just because I couldnt say Vesuvio. x)...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterOct 9, 2019
3 points

I feel like its taking over me..

I feel like its taking over me.. I've been stuttering since I was young, had speech therapy when I was in grade 5-8 and became quite fluent with my speech and my speech therapist highly suggested to c...

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postr/StutterOct 9, 2019
12 points

Aladdin movie quote as stuttering metaphor

Aladdin movie quote as stuttering metaphor I watched Aladdin on a flight to NYC. btw, spell check caught me using two L and one D :) Spell check is my magic lantern when writing... mic drop In the ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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postr/StutterOct 8, 2019
5 points

Do you mention in job interviews that you stutter?

Do you mention in job interviews that you stutter? Hello, just found this subreddit and decided to write a post right away. It's good to be able to talk about this with people that go through the same...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2019
2 points

Fuck, this is too accurate. There’s so much shit I wish I could do, that I wanna do, but I feel like I can’t....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2019
1 points

I have a really hard time on the phone with any sort of call, even my family. I need the face to face to be a bit easier on me, so I can’t fathom doing an interview that way. The fact that you went th...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2019
1 points

I also never stutter when alone or with Animals, but get frequent blocks and frequent repetitions while around anyone that’s human. Makes life tough , haven’t tried taking anything but cbd and weed fo...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Experiential AssociationHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterOct 7, 2019
42 points

Had a horrendous phone interview, please talk me down lol

Had a horrendous phone interview, please talk me down lol I’ve been unemployed for two weeks and got a phone interview for a great front desk position at a 5 star medical office. I’ve done front desk...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2019
0 points

its all in how you hohohohld yourself, if you walk up and suh suh suhs suhs suhs say, hi, its different, but walk up an an an an an an an an an an ann say nothing, i think you'll be okay. oth oth otht...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 5, 2019
5 points

I can so relate to this... When this happens I usually just freeze and can't say anything at all for several seconds while the employee just looks at me....

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2019
8 points

I live in America. So this is very doable. But I’m just so embarrassed by the thought of confronting them. I’ve always been taught to attempt to hide my stutter and seem “normal” so people would treat...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Access & RightsHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterOct 3, 2019
39 points

What has helped me the most over the years

What has helped me the most over the years Hey everybody. I'm a 42yo and have stuttered for as long as I remember. When I was younger it absolutely controlled me and affected my relationships, persona...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2019
1 points

I am not an expert, but I am a stammerer myself. I seems that just like every stammer is different, every individual with a stammer will think of it differently. Oftentimes, when a stammer is retai...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2019
2 points

You are not alone. Im a moderate stutterer myself. Im constantly thinking what other people think of me... Because of my stutter I have sort of isolated myself, I dont have the energy to talk to peopl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2019
2 points

I used to go to an office, where I had to speak on an intercom to get in. It is the worst, having no eye contact makes it really hard....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
postr/StutterOct 3, 2019
5 points

Sudden increase in anxiety and stuttering before travel

Sudden increase in anxiety and stuttering before travel Hey guys, Long time stutterer here. I'm originally from south Asia, but I've been living in Canada for 8 years now. I'm 24 years old. I will be ...

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2019
1 points

I used Siri to train myself, becoming more fluent with the things I want it to do. It was kinda like recording myself. My approach was to calm my self before using it, preparing what I wanted to say...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment