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commentr/StutterNov 11, 2019
1 points

I stuttered the most on the phone. Ironically that’s how I had to “get better” at fluency. I had to practice phone calls and randomly calling places...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2019
2 points

Try breathing techniques to help you calm down and speak as slowly as you can. Surely it's easier said than done but it can work if you ace it. Next would be to learn some techniques on how to pronou...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2019
2 points

This sounds similar to Dr Martin Schwartz’s method. He would say once you get past the first syllable — keep going, you only stutter on the first syllable of a breath. Foot stomping was my go-to cru...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterNov 9, 2019
3 points

When I get high I can speak fluently

When I get high I can speak fluently This happen like a few months ago when I got really high. Usually when I get high I can think and concentrate super well and I just focus on my speaking pattern an...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
postr/StutterNov 7, 2019
27 points

I stepped out of my comfort zone today

I stepped out of my comfort zone today Today I have stepped out of my comfort zone by joing the MUN and I did my opening statement with the minimum stuttering while talking....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2019
3 points

I completely understand the feeling, I speak the worst over the phone and on my online meetings, and at times it can get stressful and physically grueling. The thing that helped me is of course is wri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2019
6 points

Keep going. Try this - hide all the words with some paper. Reveal each word and immediately call it out and move onto the next word....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2019
2 points

I did McGuire when I was in the U.S. Although I have never used the technique on a daily basis, the whole experience gave me more confidence in a way I know if I stutter I can use the technique taught...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2019
2 points

It doesn’t sound ridiculous at all. That’s how we’re wired I think. Sometimes when I know what I’m supposed to say, it’s worse. But I was a receptionist at one point (kind of my own personal hell but ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2019
3 points

I have thought this exact thought for probably most of my life. In some ways, I'm dreading the idea of my wedding day for this reason, however ridiculous that may sound. I think the best way to ensure...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2019
1 points

Exactly! This is the most aspect of what we are doing: remaining slowing down in social situations. I think that this part of this video shows what you were referring to? https://youtu.be/0Q87yXAAW2A...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2019
1 points

It was a few years ago and it went through a year, I do remember the technique and I practice it often but when I talk in the real world I just can't apply it...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2019
1 points

Very interesting. Yes, this would be very useful as slowing down speech rate is one of the most helpful things for my stuttering - but also one of the hardest things to do outside of therapy sessions....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2019
2 points

I know the feeling man. Below is how I spoke until last year when I joined the speech program I’m now on. Still, I was determined to say what I had to say and I always hung in there and did so, ev...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2019
5 points

This is a block type stutter. Most people imagine stutterers as repeating something, but block type stuttering is also a very common stutter. Practice on the words you stutter on help reduce it. But ...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesFluency Techniques
postr/StutterNov 3, 2019
0 points

Stuttering and Fillers (tip)

Stuttering and Fillers (tip) One of my tactics to largely reduce my stuttering, as much as 70%, is to use fillers. This will not work for everyone, but it will probably help some people. **What are ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
1 points

I was a late onset stutterer too. I started stuttering at 19 after going through a traumatic experience of losing my mom and not dealing with how I felt. However, after 4 years my speech has improved ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Trauma & PsychologicalIdentity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
1 points

I’m so sorry. Very relatable. I still remember when we had a substitute teacher at school and she went around asking everyone what their name was. Naturally, I stuttered on my name and she laughed and...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2019
2 points

Bro for real go to a speech therapist. You’re not going to the therapist to stutter, you’re going to the therapist to lean how not to stutter in situations where you would. Try it, it helped me a lot....

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterOct 30, 2019
4 points

Speech practice

Speech practice Are there any podcast or videos which help to practice speech ? Sometimes when I drive alone I would like to practice ....

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesAssistive Devices