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Why is my speech impediment worse around my mom?

Why is my speech impediment worse around my mom? So I have a speech impediment, I wouldn’t say it’s too bad but I do have some word blocks and stutters from time to time, it’s moderate enough to live ...

:DDD exactly... and when I noticed their worried expression then I become bit more worried and so are they and it starts to spiral out of control, thankfully it doesn't last long....

Seen this look on a lot of faces when they realize I stutter...

If you let it affect you then you’ll never be somebody. If I see people making those eyes just judge them the same way.. they have imperfections too.. most of them are even worse than a stutter....

Perhaps. But what stutterer doesn’t struggle with some amount of anxiety or depression? If you wait until you’re in a good place before you lean into the discomfort, you may never get there. If nothin...

Fr i hate the “eyes” they make. Fr tho i would also make those eyes if i didn’t stutter lol...

Agree with the sentiment, but in my opinion to do that you've got to be mentally well (not overly anxious, no depression, etc.), otherwise you might further traumatize yourself if things start to go s...

Three Years on Lexapro: A Transformative Journey to Overcoming Stuttering

Three Years on Lexapro: A Transformative Journey to Overcoming Stuttering I’m four weeks into Lexapro and seeing amazing results. Most importantly, it took my speech impediment away, almost completely...

Yea I have a long term boyfriend and he’s the best but I don’t want to burden him with the full weight of emotion. This is literally the insecurity and codependency that comes from feeling less than a...

nah I get it trust but it’s disheartening to hear that you’ve never met someone that finds your stutter endearing because women+stutter= wifey material(my personal opinion) but do you have any outlets...

you prolly just met an impatient dude, and if you live in the US it’s very common to meet them, honestly you sound like you’re interpreting how others people are reacting to you more than you yourself...

Speech therapist here. It’s also a self fulfilling prophecy once you are able to naturally stop worrying about your stutter. Obviously it’s easier said than done, but once you start living freely you ...

oh cool. I don't think I was on that course. do you mean Heidi? my instructor was a guy. maybe I saw you in a refresher. DM me if you like....

That’s the thing I didn’t even feel comfortable enough to express that I stuttered to him , I dunno it’s a vibe. Sometimes I do, I guess I don’t have the courage to express it, only when I feel safe i...

Just had the worst interview ever :(

Just had the worst interview ever :( Any kind words or similar experiences please. Couldn’t even talk, like I’m not that bad but I went from a 3 level stutterer to a 8. Diverted eye contact, blocked ...

any advice for supporting someone with a stutter?

any advice for supporting someone with a stutter? I have a wicked crush on this person and just want them to feel comfortable around me. I myself am an anxious person so I like to try and lessen that ...

Similar experience here. I had to take more hours at work and was using coffee to keep myself alert, but I also noticed that my stutter got worse too. After 2 days off coffee I could feel my speech i...

Need Help To Stop Freezing On Phone Calls

Need Help To Stop Freezing On Phone Calls I, 22, work in a hospital and . When i call my directors, i ALWAYS freeze and have to strain myself to push out words. I used to be better at this but with re...

If you're asking... It's time to mention it. Otherwise you're going to let it grow into something larger than it needs to be. Your disfluency shouldn't be a secret. It shouldn't be an issue. You're u...

Alprazolam, Citalopram, and Clomipramine for Stuttering

Alprazolam, Citalopram, and Clomipramine for Stuttering Stuttering is known to be a developmental disorder, with many experts agreeing on a strong neurological component. In an adult, stuttering is n...