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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2023
1 points

>The more my self esteem increased, the more stuttering decreased I've tried to boost confidence by viewing myself as the best version I can by telling myself that I can speak fluently but I'm una...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
1 points

Yessss ur so righttt. It really is my own fault, my stutter is apart from it. I take 100% full responsibility for that and it really stems from fear as u say. Taking risks is one of my New Year’s reso...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
1 points

At my interview for my current job about five years ago, I stuttered so bad and cried after. Fives years in, I’ve had almost yearly promotions and tripled my salary. Your stutter does not define how m...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
3 points

In my darkest days I actually took heart from seeing people who had it worse than me but were coping far better than me. It gave me hope that I could learn to cope as well. No pity involved. More like...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
4 points

It can be worked on. Mine is by no means cured but as of late it is no where’s near as bad as what it used to be. Best thing to do is stay healthy and take care of yourself in every meaning. Sleep wel...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
2 points

Break the ice… Let them know and they will find it that you are very courageous to expose a vulnerable part of yourself so upright and with that they will respect you even more. I did it at work. I st...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
3 points

Facts bro, I always tell people my stutter shaped me into being a strong person because I learned to deal with my faults. I’ve luckily got away from some of my speech issues, but it still reminds pers...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
5 points

I stuttered most of my life. Now it’s rare that I do. You can work on it. Most of my improvements came from working on myself and my confidence, not my speech....

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
4 points

Make eye contact. Begin slowly on an exhale. Enunciate. You’ll have to practice w brief voluntary repetitions as much as possible (in mirror, on phone, in person). You’ll need more confidence, but...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
3 points

I do stutter and struggle with it everyday. I agree that it can come across as harsh and rude but that's how I honestly feel about it. We should be thankful to even exist and experience the gift of li...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
4 points

I see why you feel this way and actually do tell myself that others have it worse not to put myself down but to pull myself up. Not everyone gets it! Other people look at stutters as pitiful people so...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
4 points

It's also a shitty mentality to feel sorry for yourself and feel like there's something wrong with you. We are all humans and some have it harder than others. it doesn't mean we should pity them....

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
5 points

Hey drtmnry, I’m really sorry for what you’re going through. I’ve been in your shoes, and it’s really difficult to ever see things getting better. But it does. Maybe not as fast as you’d like, but ...

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postr/StutterJan 7, 2023
11 points

Living with stuttering

Living with stuttering For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with stuttering. It has been a constant source of frustration and insecurity for me, and has often made it difficult for me to co...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
-2 points

Always someone who has it worse. People who are mute, can't walk, mentally disabled, etc. Feeling sorry for yourself won't help you in any way....

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
4 points

Thanks for sharing your story! I fully agree that one of the best things we can do for ourselves is working on our confidence, creating the best version of ourselves, stop worrying about what others ...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2023
4 points

I'm 37 years old male, and I developed stuttering during puberty which became worst and worst with each passing year. The reason for the stuttering was purely psychological, I was really depressed wit...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2023
5 points

Hey, I’m so sorry you had that experience. I worked many retail jobs while growing up, and humiliated myself tons of times too. Many of us in this community have those shared experiences. I stutte...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2023
4 points

General-Chip9118 Thank you for watching my videos! I’m real! My intention is to share what helped me beat my stutter, because this info didn’t exist when I was struggling. There are loads of videos fr...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2023
3 points

I’m sorry to hear your situation. I was in similar shoes- therapy did not give me lasting fluency. Especially not in the “real world” I stuttered badly for more than 20 years, and found a unique way ...

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