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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
2 points

You three people are talking over each other: \- one is trying to convey 'techniques' support accepting compulsion \- one is trying to convey 'techniques' contradict removing stuttering permanently ...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
5 points

Fluency shaping is definitely a self-enclosing loop headed straight towards hell, but let's stop the bullshit dude. It's not stigma. Fluency is obviously the default and desirable alternative whereas ...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
3 points

You got this bro even If you stutter Its ok just own It and let It be don't try to hide It because It will make you more anxious and nervous, I'm sending good vibes to you good luck bro 🄲...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
3 points

I am 51. At age 40, I stopped fighting and embraced my stutter. At that very instance, 35 years of fear, anxiety, embarrassment and mental anguish left my body....

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
5 points

I tell myself every day "Who Cares if I stutter. If I block, I'll stop breathe and carry on. I know I am FRICKIN AWESOME. " Also, people aren't thinking about your stutter like you think they ar...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
4 points

Hey, thank you for chiming in. Regarding your last point, I have been trying to let it go like you suggest, even tell myself that I would not let it control my life. However, subconsciously, I know I ...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
16 points

First of all, you are not alone. You can reach out anytime for a chat, talk or rant. Second, this pandemic has been extremely stressful for PWS and coming out of it , I've learned many things about...

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postr/StutterSep 2, 2022
28 points

[Rant] Stutter and loneliness

[Rant] Stutter and loneliness I'm an immigrant and I stutter wayyy more in English, less so when I'm speaking my native language, but still stutter. There was a time when I didn't stutter this much an...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
2 points

You are asking for an example. Example: Imagine, that you are talking and 1 second before you stutter, you already know or feel (anticipate) that you will stutter. Let's call this feeling of anticip...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
2 points

**You asked what is the cure for stuttering** and you are right, there is no popular accepted cure. Some people throw in some solutions like: confidence, Del Ferro method, focus on breathing or presen...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
2 points

but then again, what is the **solution to removing stuttering completely**? You are right, we need to know what our old habit is and make a list about the new habit. What is our new/old habit (in shor...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
1 points

According to a new study, accepting (aka observing) your stutter trigger is beneficial in building resilience against your trigger. The same study states that, if you accept your compulsion, then it b...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
2 points

There is a common misconception regarding 'accepting stutter'. Research shows that accepting one's stutter trigger is not the same as accepting one's stutter (compulsion). Research states, basically, ...

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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2022
1 points

I agree that stuttering is the same for people who began stuttering as a kid and as a mature person. I messaged you in case you are interested to discuss this...

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commentr/StutterSep 1, 2022
2 points

(Keep in mind this has been/is a long and winding path with plenty of ups and downs) So, I care a lot less about it. Where as before I would say I was a stutterer (100% of me), now I am a person who h...

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commentr/StutterSep 1, 2022
1 points

The solution is to first understand what stuttering is. And being able to distinguish the shit talk from real talk. Curing stutter is a long journey that cannot be walked into alone.. We need each oth...

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postr/StutterAug 31, 2022
52 points

How I overcame my stutter! Tips and Tricks I found useful ⭐

How I overcame my stutter! Tips and Tricks I found useful ⭐ Hey all! I'm currently going to college and am 20 years old. I've had a stutter since I was about 14 years old and for many years I hated it...

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postr/StutterAug 31, 2022
21 points

Forgotten how bad it was...

Forgotten how bad it was... I'm now in my 50s and no longer stutter, it gradually stopped in my mid to late 40s. Not sure why it stopped but it was so bad I pushed away the memories of how bad it was...

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commentr/StutterAug 31, 2022
20 points

It took over half my life to stop caring what other people thought of me. I went from a blocker that couldn’t say her own name to someone that stands up for herself and has like 98% fluency. I wish I...

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commentr/StutterAug 31, 2022
4 points

For me, there’s no change necessarily. Some days it’s better, while other days it’s worse. But what’s important is my mindset is better. Stuttering or not, I’m not about to let it ruin my day / life....

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