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postr/StutterMar 14, 2023
10 points

Do you think these traits could compensate the fact that you stutter?

Do you think these traits could compensate the fact that you stutter? I'm talking about making eye contact, smiling, knowing how to listen, being overall a good friend/lover/son/anything. Confidence o...

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commentr/StutterMar 14, 2023
5 points

I feel exactly the same. I’m currently going to a therapist and I think it’s getting better. Working on my selfconfidence, which have been 0 since I was a child....

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
3 points

That’s awesome to hear and it must be so satisfying to be able to say whatever you want whenever you want after stuttering for 65 year! That’s something I have thought about throughout my life and I f...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
1 points

Keep on target. Never let other people determine your life. I recovered my fluency at 70! I wish I’d had the courage to pursue my profession while I was younger. Though I was a happily married wife an...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
2 points

Yes, though I’m elderly and now fully fluent, It sounds like the old ‘bird in the hand’ thing where risking having nothing is too painful to make a change. Good luck in your life, Sue...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
2 points

Oh! I went through that years ago in university. Though I’ve fully ( female ) recovered now through psychotherapy, I sadly remember my undergrad days and wishing I could be like everyone else and comm...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
4 points

Redefine your "normal". How you speak is normal to you. When you try to fit in, you lose authenticaty and the features that make you YOU. If your goal is to attract women/etc., show them confidence ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
2 points

I'm in my early 30s.. recently got out of a relationship. Looking back I felt I overlooked soo many things and stayed on too long....

Emotional Experience
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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

That’s wonderful for you. How has your life changed since you’re 85% fluent? My life is marvelous now that I can easily express myself. Congratulations for your willingness to try drug treatment for s...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
2 points

I get where you’re coming from I felt the same thing. Yet time helps heal it and you’ll feel vastly better being single than in a failing relationship. Focusing on my own happiness instead of fixing w...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
postr/StutterMar 12, 2023
15 points

I've come a long way and I'm proud of myself. Sharing some takeaways. (Male PWS - Late Twenties)

I've come a long way and I'm proud of myself. Sharing some takeaways. (Male PWS - Late Twenties) I'm happy to connect 1:1 when I have the time (as I rarely check reddit, but please feel free to DM me ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
14 points

When I was younger and immature, yes. Nowadays I'd rather spend my time alone than waste it in a toxic relationship. Remember if you're confident, funny, and somewhat charming, most women will actuall...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
3 points

Is the Celexa helping? There's a prominent physician who is using medication to treat stuttering. He has drugs in phase 2 trials and the SSRIs such as Celexa have helped. He has several youtube video...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
3 points

I'm a fully recovered stutterer. Though many stutterers do stutter for physical reasons, my stuttering was caused by childhood experiences, and my fluency was the result of psychotherapy. Exercises mi...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
2 points

>I’ll work on opening my mouth even when I’m scared I’ll stutter. Yes, that's a good mindset to improve your speech! Instead of thinking "Oh no, **if** I'm scared then I won't open my mouth", it's...

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commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
2 points

I’m glad we have you here in this community. I’ll work on opening my mouth even when I’m scared I’ll stutter. Thank you....

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
1 points

Oh, it's possible after you're out of your toxic home environment you'll be more or fully fluent. Being 17 is such a difficult time for anyone, especially if you are treated differently at home or by ...

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
1 points

I'm 17, and yeah the toxicity comes from my family... I hope I can change my environment in the next few months :) I do believe my stuttering is emotionally caused, and I'll try to get therapy as soon...

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
2 points

What is your age? Was your toxic relationship with your parental home? I had to wait until I was 70 to become fluent. If your fluency is dependent upon your environment, change your environment if you...

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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
2 points

Very inspirational... and that makes full sense. I live in a kind of toxic environment, always have, in 2021 I spent a few months out of it and my stutter was (almost) completely gone... I'll keep doi...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionTrauma & PsychologicalHope & Motivation