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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2023
11 points

Stuttering voices a beautiful. When you attend stuttering support groups, make friends who stutter, etc., it becomes comforting knowing you are not alone. You are free to speak and stutter openly to...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2023
1 points

Hi sue, I know it's been 3 months which has surprised me but I finally got round to watching this video in full and despite how mild my stutter is in comparison to others, it does give more hope in f...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2023
114 points

It makes me cringe seeing other stutterers, as a stutterer myself...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2023
16 points

Yes, I believe so. Although a lot of PWS don't like to term it a disability, recognizing that my stutter is a disability has helped me start my journey to come to terms with it. It has helped me a lot...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
2 points

Yes, my stuttering was psychogenic. I suffered an abusive childhood. With psychotherapy, my stuttering ended at the age of 70! Stuttering has various causes both physical and psychological ( emotional...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
2 points

First Cent: Desire is only a bad thing when it consumes you, or you need that thing **right the eff now**. In my experience, especially relating to my stutter, my desire to be more fluent is not a pro...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
2 points

I saw the first two and thought this was going to be a joke. After seeing so much nonsense relating to their effectiveness, I can't take nofap and cold showers seriously as legit advice anymore. I wen...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & PrideHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
2 points

I've worked in 4 retail stores, my job which i have been working now, is depends too much talking on phone and face to face. Because we are selling technical products and you have to explain specs to ...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAcceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2023
13 points

#1. & #2. That’s it. That’s all I try to do. I do rarely stutter anymore, but I do still have my moments, I just go with it. People can wait 2-5 more seconds for me to finish what i’m saying. The...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
26 points

For me it was: 1. Acceptance of my stutter 2. Embracing my stutter and not trying to hide it. 3. Becoming more self-confident 4. Working out/Gym 5. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep 6. Talking on di...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
1 points

I believe they almost stopped my stutter. I think it was more of a cure of the fear and lack of confidence I had melting away due to the introspection the mushrooms provided....

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
0 points

Ok, I don't even want respect from people like you. Yes, I will always dismiss experts when they just guessing. The only arrogant person here is you. I spend my time trying to help some people where...

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Medicalization / NeurodiversityHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
1 points

Show respect? I'm not showing any respect for anyone who dismisses "experts" (really showing your hand there" as you say. And has nothing but a bunch of anecdotes and personal opinions. I serously d...

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Medicalization / NeurodiversityAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
0 points

I have never said, "just get over it and don't do it any more". I know how hard it is to overcome stuttering. I lived with this pain for so many years. Show some respect cos I am trying to help peopl...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
10 points

I stuttered for 65 years until psychotherapy. I'm my case it was all psychological and the result of latent anger and resentment from an abusive childhood. It is possible to recover even after 65 year...

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postr/StutterJun 10, 2023
6 points

Comments from people who overcame stuttering I found on the internet

Comments from people who overcame stuttering I found on the internet First of all, calm down because stuttering is not a physical problem and can be overcome. Of course, it is not easy that's why only...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
1 points

>*"Now that I know that how can I improve fluency ?"* You stated: "*whenever I am prolonging a word I activiely am trying to move on to the next coming sound that I need*", and also that you focus...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
2 points

So true about self image. IT’s helpful to remember that you’re much more than your stutter. You’re the sum total of all that you are; your intelligence, your associations, your family, your achievemen...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
2 points

The thing is that for a stutterer ( including me ) life seems to get worse as we grow up and become more conscious of our speech disability, mine is severe though i have come to just accept it now it ...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
2 points

Lol when I was 18 I thought 30 was "up there" but I'm getting really close to it and when I look at myself and my friends, 30 is still young. It makes 18 seem like child-age. You're 100% correct in my...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift