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commentr/StutterDec 11, 2022
17 points

**This is my attempt to summarize your screenshot of the book page:** People Who Stutter (PWS) have the following behaviors, thoughts and feelings during their stuttering development: * PWS listen t...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2022
1 points

I think strongly correlated is a bit of an overstatement. Even that linked source states, "A survey found that among 109 children who stuttered, 4% had signs of ADHD. A significant percentage of the c...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterDec 10, 2022
11 points

Are there any PWS that are on the spiritual path?

Are there any PWS that are on the spiritual path? If you've found any deeper meaning beyond the 'limitations' of your stutter, or if you're on the journey of self improvement and self discovery, I'd l...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & MotivationMindset shift
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2022
1 points

I have a mild stutter but have never been diagnosed with ADHD. However, one of my siblings has ADHD and doesn’t stutter....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2022
0 points

Me either until very recently. But apparently the incidence of ADHD in stutterers is significantly higher than in the general population. It’s a mystery as to why....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2022
2 points

Hey! Please don’t call yourself stupid. You’re being incredibly harsh and unfair to yourself, but I’ve been there, so I understand. I’m also studying accounting and I can tell you this isn’t a career ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2022
-11 points

Stuttering is strongly correlated with ADHD. So a doctor/psychologist who deals with that would probably be a good bet....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2022
10 points

What does your brother want? Does he want to go to therapy? Does he want to talk about stuttering? I’d start there. I don’t stutter, but my husband does. I’ve seen his family (long story but he went ...

Parent & CaregiverCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Home SupportSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 9, 2022
6 points

I don't know this therapy called broca brothers. However, I just now googled them and in my opinion I think it's a highly recommended stutter therapy to tryout. Apparantly these brothers also stuttere...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2022
8 points

The secret is to not overthink about it, don't let it control your life and define who you are, every time you feel afraid of doing something or going somewhere because of stuttering, tell yourself th...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingMedicalization / NeurodiversityRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)+1 more
postr/StutterDec 8, 2022
4 points

How did your job interviews look like

How did your job interviews look like Despite having a stutter alot of us ended up in some pretty good positions,it would be interesting for us to share our job seeking experiences like interviews, sa...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2022
4 points

So I believe there is something to this and will give my two perspectives on it. 1. So stuttering is often very identity-based. So we often have a difficult time operating from our own identity, but ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Identity & Self-PerceptionSituational VariabilityAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2022
2 points

No, stuttering is our biggest gift. We talk about a lot of this in our stuttering community - feel free to join for fee using the link in my bio. People who stutter typically have higher emotional int...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2022
2 points

You should join our stuttering community - there's a link on my profile and its free. It's for professionals who stutter and everything you're talking about, we discuss and fully empathize. The only ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2022
1 points

My stutter sculpted me into me. I would not trade all the years of pain, frustration, embarrassment and struggle if I had to surrender one moment of who I ended up being and continue to become. I feel...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2022
-1 points

I am grateful for my stutter. It forced me to work on my fluency and delivery and now I am a charismatic and confident speaker...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 6, 2022
1 points

Yes. I thoroughly believe that it can be a driving force and a super-opportunity! I’ve heard a lot of stories about PWS that have achieved decent things as a way to compensate the fact that they stutt...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2022
10 points

Absolutely. I just started a stuttering community for professionals who stutter and we talk about this all the time. Feel free to join for free on my profile, but beyond just the community, I disclose...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterDec 5, 2022
8 points

Thoughts on this excerpt from the book “The Courage to be Disliked”

Thoughts on this excerpt from the book “The Courage to be Disliked” Hi all, I’m currently reading The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. It is a great book and I do recommend...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 5, 2022
32 points

Yes!! Ive worked a lot on my social skills that give me great results in life. I thought if my speaking gives me a disadvantage, I can at least gain an advantage with charisma. I would choose having a...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception