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commentr/StutterSep 10, 2019
1 points

I often have terrible anxiety around my stutter. I have a mild stutter but am very very covert. I used to be terrified of stuttering in public or with people I wanted to impress. I was so terrified I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2019
1 points

The word “can” which sucks because it makes it very difficult to do any fast food orders or anything, for example, “c-c-c-c-c-c can I g-g-g-g et a Big Mac” which makes me feel bad with the people behi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2019
1 points

I used to have many like singing, dancing but now all gone,maybe due to inferiority complex. Now i am more confined to myself only....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Helplessness & AgencyHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2019
5 points

Approach people and start getting numbers and into whatsapp groups. Don’t expect others to find you. Even if you stutter, don’t worry most of them are nice...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2019
6 points

I found that everyone is just as if not more nervous than you are, even with a stammer, so while you think it will be as important to other people as it is to you, it won’t. I found a lot of solace in...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2019
3 points

be the early to class. sit at the front of the class. at least say hi to class mates. simply stuff...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2019
12 points

Don't let it stop you from doing something you want to do. Seriously, it'll be really easy to convince yourself that you don't really want to do whatever it is. You're going to have bad days. There ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
5 points

Yes exactly! The stutter deceased as you become more comfortable in your environment....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2019
10 points

Hey there, as a 38 year old guy working in web, I never thought I'd be doing what I'm doing with my shitty stutter. A stutter that I've had since i was a toddler. Yes, I know it sucks. Believe me, I...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2019
1 points

i guess we all can totally relate. I am 26 and have been stuttering all my life. didn't go to university after college because of this stutter. and all the things you are going through, i am still exp...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Helplessness & AgencyHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
3 points

Sadly there is no crash course or a quick fix . Otherwise this subreddit wouldn’t have existed . For many stuttering affects career & personal life , all I can say you are not alone in this . Ke...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Helplessness & AgencyHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
1 points

I didn't really stutter at all during my recruitment process. During bootcamp I didnt talk too much unless I really had to. The people I work with dont really mind, It only flares up when talking to m...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
1 points

Yes, I'm now in a cutomer service course to a phone call representative and today there was the qualification phase for the job, I didn't pass because of my light stutter, but they gave me another cha...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
2 points

Yes, it is certainly possible. There are always unsaid reasons for sure and a stutter could certainly be included. Legal or right? of course not....

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2019
16 points

Legally, no. Socially, yes. I’ve been on several interviews where I picked up the facial cues where I knew I wasn’t getting the job because stuttering can get awkward for the listeners in professional...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2019
2 points

I commented this on that post today! It happened to me when I was in third grade by my teacher. Wrecked me and ever since then I’ve tried to hide my stutter....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterAug 29, 2019
16 points

Blocking when picking up the phone - confronted somebody teasing.

Blocking when picking up the phone - confronted somebody teasing. So I block on the h sound in hello when I pick up the phone. I've gotten around that by changing what I say when I pick up to "mushinn...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
postr/StutterAug 29, 2019
15 points

Experience I just had

Experience I just had I’m at work (OS assistant, clinic is closed so I’m just answering phones and BSing), and the phone rings and it’s a man named Dan trying to schedule a cleaning. I have a stutter,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
postr/StutterAug 27, 2019
4 points

Dread.

Dread. Grad school is something I’ve *really* wanted for a long time. Despite having several things working against my application, I worked my ass to get into a prestigious program, and I’m super exc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterAug 27, 2019
36 points

First presentation of senior year.

First presentation of senior year. Tomorrow I’m gonna present. Even if I get blocked a few times, I’m gonna just keep going till it’s done. And if people laugh or anything if I do stutter, I won’t let...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+1 more