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commentr/StutterAug 31, 2024
3 points

This is how I got out of jury duty, when the attorneys asked questions for jury selection I leaned into. It was weird because it was one of the few times I stuttered with out fear and anxiety in fron...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2024
2 points

Imagine what you would do if you were talking to someone and they randomly started flapping their hands and shaking their leg? You may think you aren’t making a face, but you probably will have a mic...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2024
1 points

All I can say is: WTF… At least you know, if you need, you can look for support elsewhere, for example here. There is a discord group for fellow stutterers- there you can practice speaking if you fe...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2024
6 points

Reduce the fear of stuttering on B. But the only way to reduce the fear is to face it, aka work on allowing yourself to stutter on B sounds and realize when you don't hold back it's not as back as you...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2024
4 points

As above. I wouldn’t become reliant on it as then that could cause another issue in itself. Try either speech therapy or maybe learn some techniques/desensitisation to help your stutter...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2024
0 points

Check out my self-hypnotism post. Hell, even if it doesn't help with your stutter, it'll help overcome your fear of taking a job. When it comes to stutters, it's a self-fuffilling prophecy, so if you...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHelplessness & Agency
postr/stutteringAug 27, 2024
1 points

Self-Hypnosis Guide

Self-Hypnosis Guide I've had a stutter for most of my life. One day I decided to read books on hypnotism out of pure curiosity. I then proceeded to put the ideas in practice. This is what worked for m...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
postr/StutterAug 27, 2024
0 points

Self-Hypnosis Guide

Self-Hypnosis Guide I've had a stutter for most of my life. One day I decided to read books on hypnotism out of pure curiosity. I then proceeded to put the ideas in practice. This is what worked for m...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2024
3 points

I got rid of mine within the past year through self-hypnosis. I've had a bad stutter for most of my life. I recommend hypnotism. You could find an experienced hypnotherapist who's successfully cured s...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2024
0 points

I suppose there's truth to that but from my own experience, I've learned through doing and if you aren't a complete dumbass, you tend to pick up on what works and what doesn't. Through those experienc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
2 points

Right on. My recommendation is to practice regularly in less stressful situations. In the past I’ve done things like stuttering voluntarily while ordering coffee, changing speech patterns to accommoda...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
7 points

The need for secrecy is *literally* the thing that makes your blocks worse. But you need to build up to others hearing you practice bc fear is a very real thing. Also, unless your practice is *volun...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
0 points

Whenever ur free may you type what kinda of practicing you do, not like a skim threw like full blown what you do from the time you start practicing to finishing...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
0 points

Proud of you fighter, You dont need to hide stutter as it creates a guilt in us. If we somehow open ourself up and show everyone this is the issue and its normal then that's the biggest win. We firstl...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
1 points

For me personally, trying to be fluent was the worst way to live my life. Once I realized that I can show my stutter to others, a huuuuuuuuge burden lifted off my chest. Nowadays I stutter confidently...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
1 points

At around 36 I jumped in and forced my stutter to go away. Within 2 years my stutter was really minimal. Looking back it would have actually been faster if I did it in small incremental steps. I feel...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationParent Emotions & Guilt
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
7 points

Allowing yourself to stutter freely and understanding that people who don't stutter find it to be a humanizing thing they can connect with, is what will eventually lead to you stuttering less. I'm not...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
0 points

Or…you could look in the mmmmmirror and speak with rrrrepetotions. This, along with a few other new habits is what highly trained SLPs will suggest you do....

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
1 points

You can disclose yourself as a stutterer, also “practice your stutter” stutter your way, make a conscious choice. It can be empowering to stutter in a way you control when it’s your plan. If you’re tr...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
2 points

Breathing exercise- 2 minutes long inhale with nose and long exhale with mouth (diaphragmatic breathing- search internet for that) Reading - reading anything loud for 5 minutes ( just your natural re...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingGenetic & Family FactorsVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure