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commentr/StutterNov 24, 2024
4 points

I had the same issue, i was a very extrovert child who loves to read aloud in class and it was clearest reading in all class, then i dont know when i started to experience stuttering and my teacher wo...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical TensionFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterNov 23, 2024
7 points

How to overcome secondary behaviours

How to overcome secondary behaviours Speaking fluently is something which I'm not hopeful about, but I'd at least try to remove the secondary behaviours associated with it such as excessive blinking,...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2024
2 points

i know i’m a little late to this but i was reading this and have a personal story. i’ve been in a relationship with my girlfriend for 3 years now, and she is so incredibly supportive of my stutter. i ...

Community & SupportSpeech & Stuttering
Personal StoriesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2024
1 points

I know what you mean when it comes to speaking P sounds, but I still can't find a similarity in how it feels to form a P sound when speaking and how it feels to form the beginning of a sound when play...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2024
7 points

I feel the same way. The noise around me prevents me from hearing myself well, distracts me and breaks my rhythm. I ask people around me to turn down the volume when I speak....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Environmental TriggersPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2024
1 points

I used to stutter a lot worse than I do now and I played trumpet but I was able to play smoothly I’ve never had something like that happen to me...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
1 points

I think it might just be me, but when I try to pronounce the word piano (and I have a habit of trying to force it out of habit), I feel like my lips don't want to open and the sound gets stuck in my m...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
2 points

I've been playing trombone for 30 years and was a music major in college before I changed my major. I have a little experience playing tuba as well as other wind instruments. I'm sorry but I'm hav...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
postr/StutterNov 20, 2024
7 points

Am I the only one to stutter whie playing an instrument

Am I the only one to stutter whie playing an instrument I have been playing the tuba for 7 years at the conservatory, and I have a fairly good level, but I sometimes have stressful or difficult pieces...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
5 points

Former. I can correct it. A block feels so tense in my throat and mind. Like I literally feel tired after a block...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2024
42 points

Former. I can correct it. A block feels so tense in my throat and mind. Like I literally feel tired after a block...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
1 points

Do you think you generally blink quite fast or no? A normal blink rate is about 15-20 per minute. I hit about 40 blinks per minute.. Feel free to DM if you want to know more...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2024
1 points

Thanks for replying! That's useful to know. I've also seen someone in my family blink more when they stutter too. Feel free to DM if you want to know more....

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
1 points

Yes i use it kind of to help my stutter and to get over a word. People think im rolling my eyes too but its how i get over the word. Idk if that makes sense...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
1 points

Me personally no but I know this other guy who stutters and when he does his eyes blink really fast and he often writes down what he’s trying to say on notes because it’s so severe...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Physical TensionAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
1 points

i’ve been told i blink more when i get stuck on a word, i think it could be a secondary behavior but i’m not sure...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Physical TensionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
2 points

I'll break down the connection between stuttering and blink rate. Stuttering has been associated with high dopamine levels. In fact, the medications that have shown effectiveness lower dopamine lev...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2024
2 points

I believe stuttering can cause someone to blink more often in anticipation of words, like a secondary behaviour. Figuring out the directionality of effect there is close to impossible. But in genera...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Physical TensionAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterNov 16, 2024
7 points

Eye blink rate

Eye blink rate Hi everyone, I have a small question for you all. Has anybody ever told you that you blink a lot? Or perhaps you have observed you blink a lot? Please let me know. This relates to the...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2024
1 points

I would honestly just ask or tell him. He might be looking away cause he doesnt know what to do in that situation or he assumes you dont want him to look. I have physical behavior to so i gotcha ik ho...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries