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Mf how do I know. Maybe because it’s a sensitive topic even SLPs don’t know the exact reason. I actually beat my “real” stutter years back. Framing it in a way that you first think about the word, the...

Stuttering puts a person into a state of constant self-analysis, an ongoing attempt to answer the question “what is happening to me?”. A person begins to continuously observe themselves: their breathi...

How could you make these statements when you know nothing about me? Maybe you’re just weak to think that everyone has to have anxiety because you do. I’ve told you twice now my stutter doesn’t come fr...

Tough Realisation

Tough Realisation Currently I am in college and have been trying to get a Job, I always was hopeful but what happened today crushed me, It was G.D round and I couldn't even introduce myself the panel ...

You never had anxiety? Yea I don’t think that’s true. What’s a real stutter compared to the other stutters people experience here. Maybe you just keep yourself sheltered from social society that’s why...

I used this, but it didn't help, Cipralex was good for anxiety, but the blockages continued....

Nice to see people doing similar jobs to mine! I’m an English teacher at a secondary school, teaching 10-14 year old kids. Previously, I was at high school. In classes with several “problem” kids, I...

No, Wth ? As I said I’ve never had anxiety & I don’t ever feel anxious speaking??? I have a real stutter not an anxiety problem. How could you tell me I feel anxious speaking when I’ve already said I ...

If you stutter alone you definitely feel anxious and your heart starts beating faster before talking to anyone. If someone was to dare you to go up to someone and start talking, you wouldn’t feel anxi...

It's not the cause but it's certainly one of triggers. You treat it by facing the fear of stuttering ...

Exposure therapy helped me. It’s gonna be hard at the beginning because you’re exposing yourself to uncomfortable social situations but the more you do it consistently, the lesser you hold back from s...

I was the same, severely regret letting the anxiety control me for the best part of 3 years. Saw a psychologist for 6 months and it fixed all my issues. Highly recommend you give it a go too...

It’s normal to go through periods of frustration and anger. We all go through it mate, so you’re not alone. I have to keep reminding myself NOT to mind-read other people’s thoughts about my stutter, ...

Job worries!

Job worries! Hello guys, i hope youre having a wonderful day, as a fellow stutterer here i wanted to ask if anyone has had problems with finding a job, i just currently finished my 4th year of softwar...

Hey OP. I am in the same boat. I take some anti depression meds. Surprisingly I found that they also reduce anxiety overall and found it does really reduce anxiety that always seems to come on with ...

I’m going through the same thing right now, and your post really hit me. I’m a software developer with 2 years of experience, and I’ve been looking for a job for the past two months. I also stammer. ...

Attendance issues in college due to stuttering anxiety – anyone been through this?

Attendance issues in college due to stuttering anxiety – anyone been through this? I’m a medical student and I’ve been struggling with stuttering for years. Lately, it’s started affecting my college a...

That’s why I’m on Lexapro now for my anticipatory anxiety in social and normally stressful situations. Anxiety really exacerbates my blocks. I take Propanolol as needed 1hr before heavy speaking sit...

So relatable. I just had a day like yours. I’ve been having bad blocks in social situations. I already feel anxious, and then it starts happening. People looking at you like they’re trying to figure o...

Just went for an interview

Just went for an interview I just went for an interview for a Quality Control job at a contact center. My stuttering wasn't so bad as I could manageably get through my sentences by taking my time. But...