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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
1 points

Mine does that about 1 month out of the year every year for me. It always is paired with my stress levels rising, and with the current state of the world you could very well just be more stressed tha...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightCycles & RandomnessEnergy & Biological Rhythms+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
2 points

Honestly youve just described me. Im 17, a guy and stutter during excitement....

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
1 points

You are literally me, im also 17 and no one in my friend/family group stutters. I also stutter when i get too excited, angry or nervous. I used to go to the speech thereapist but he didnt help shit. I...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2020
8 points

It's normal for a stutter to fluctuate and when it does, it can create a feedback of look of anxiety, stress a tension. Look at your life and your worklife. Is there anything unusual going on? Anythi...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentCycles & Randomness+2 more
postr/StutterJun 9, 2020
27 points

My stutter got randomly worse (like it used to be)

My stutter got randomly worse (like it used to be) Hi, i wonder if this happened to anyone, my stutter is pretty severe, but lately, i am more comfortable speaking to people, i have a job where i have...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & FluctuationBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2020
2 points

No. More. I can’t breathe properly and it’s causing my stutter to show its ugly face a lot more....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2020
2 points

I'm with you on the feedback loops. Especially when it comes to avoidance. There are certain sounds that are a real problem for me, and the more I avoid them the more fearful they become. Thus more te...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2020
2 points

Everything you've said is true, and then some. Having a barrier, even if it's just a piece of fabric can reduce anxiety and tension when it comes to stuttering and anxiety as a whole. A blogger who I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2020
2 points

Definitely a tough spot to go through. Mine came back horribly at the beggining in university so I can resonate with how you feel on that. Theres a few questions to get to the bottom of this. If you w...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2020
1 points

I noticed I was stuttering quite a bit more around the time I was taking lexapro, but my anxiety/social skills were also really bad since I wasn’t working or in school, and not getting out much. It co...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2020
3 points

I’m quite susceptible to anxiety and stress, and it definitely impacts my fluency. I’ve had success with relaxation techniques like deep breathing, calming music, and stretching. Exercise also helps m...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2020
1 points

hey man i'll add ya. i'm 16 and stutter when i'm anxious. none of my friends get it either lmao...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2020
1 points

Dude, we should talk. Have the same experience as you, right down to the stutter disappearing after childhood and coming back at 24 (minus the intensive program though; good for you on doing that!). H...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2020
2 points

Yes, working from home for the past 3 months & talking to my screen(meetings) has increased my anxiety & stuttering. I thought it was only me & stress. What is the 10 day intensive progra...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterJun 4, 2020
36 points

Has everyone’s speech gotten worse since quarantine?

Has everyone’s speech gotten worse since quarantine? Cause mine sure fucking has! Had a stutter as a kid. Outgrew it. Extreme stress at 24, two years ago. It came back. Did one of those 10-day inten...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques+2 more
postr/StutterJun 4, 2020
11 points

Possibly root cause of my stutter I did not consider until seeing a speech pathologist

Possibly root cause of my stutter I did not consider until seeing a speech pathologist Hi all, I've posted here before with my issues regarding stuttering. It usually occurs when I'm on the phone an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJun 4, 2020
5 points

How I deal with my Life-long Stutter

How I deal with my Life-long Stutter Hey all, Long-time lurker, first time poster. I've struggled with a stutter for as long as I can remember. It seems to come and go, and takes on many different ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2020
1 points

I feel you friend. Mine can be moderate and I’ll get caught on certain words at times when I’m trying to concentrate on everything at once. I work in retail so when it gets busy I catch myself stutter...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2020
22 points

Stuttering in most people goes away in childhood, but for a few of us, it doesn't. I'm going to be 34 this year and I still stutter. Everything you have described is absolutely normal and totally in...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2020
2 points

I’m sorry to hear what happened to you but as you said you’re not alone. I really think that lockdown and all this stuff that are happening atm is what is really worsening my stutter. I hope we can ge...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation