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postr/StutterOct 15, 2023
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I Hold Back Until My Censor Approved What I Have To Say

I Hold Back Until My Censor Approved What I Have To Say *I remember clearly when I was a little boy my mother did not like that I cursed. She hated it. So everytime I curse while talking she yelled at...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2023
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See, I think this is the first advice I’ve read in my entire life that I will take into consideration. I’ve noticed that when I speak I am not able to put the mess I have in my head into words, or I s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterOct 15, 2023
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The more time, attention and nerves you devote to your stuttering, the worse it gets, it's a paradox. Try to be less reflective about it. Yes, it's awful, but you have to live with it. This should bec...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringHelplessness & Agency+1 more
postr/StutterOct 14, 2023
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Helpless

Helpless I honestly feel so helpless. My stuttering has gotten so much worse, whether it be individual or in social situations. I was in speech therapy before but I don’t think had much of an impact. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2023
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I know we all hate to hear this, but slow down. Teachers generally shouldn’t speed up their speech because students need time to process what is being said. Show up to class prepared with a good idea ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterOct 14, 2023
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Any tipps for teaching?

Any tipps for teaching? I was recently offered a job at uni as a tutor for first semester students. I accepted only because it would look good on my resume and I could use the money. Are there any s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2023
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Just modify it. Instead of bye say “see you later”, “take care” “see ya” or if they driving “drive safe”...

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Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterOct 13, 2023
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Help please

Help please Hi guys I’m 16 years old and my stutter is really bad i wish I didn’t have it. I love talking to people but my stutter gets in the way. I want it start acting but I think my stutter will...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
postr/StutterOct 13, 2023
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Saying bye

Saying bye Hey, I need some advice/opinion about saying goodbye to people. I have some trouble with greeting, thank you, bye, good night and so on. But mostly with saying good bye. These are this si...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2023
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>Compliments are also a great conversation starter. this is the way. I've started so many convos by complimenting someone's outfit, and saying "good morning" is hard to naturally follow up sometim...

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2023
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“Good (morning, day, evening)” is an easy conversation starter. If people don’t want to engage, there is no awkwardness. Compliments are also a great conversation starter....

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2023
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Just practice, practice, practice. The more you socialize and get use to it, the easier it’ll be. Yes you’ll get weird faces/looks, but if you’re meeting people for the first time introduce yourself a...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterOct 12, 2023
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Got any tips on being more social?

Got any tips on being more social? Am 23, and struggle socializing unless intoxicated (cannabis, kratom, kava, rarely alcohol). I feel so awkward when talking to people, have inproved alot tho. What h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Seeking Therapy+1 more
postr/StutterOct 12, 2023
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Can't take it anymore, I hope life had a quit button

Can't take it anymore, I hope life had a quit button I just can't, I have had a severe stutter, from 12-13. It's more psychological, and it's like a block. I repeat my comfort sentences like "I mean" ...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2023
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Keep in mind they occasionally let out a repetition but it sounds like how when non stutters do it. I think my main issue is I get so caught up on the imperfections of my speech that I try to talk 100...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Repetitions & ProlongationsAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterOct 11, 2023
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Worrying because of stuttering and stuttering because of worrying

Worrying because of stuttering and stuttering because of worrying Hi, I am 17 years old and I have been stuttering for 5-6 years. In the early years stuttering was almost non-existent. But since last ...

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commentr/StutterOct 11, 2023
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I was much like this as well during my time in high school and throughout much of middle school. In elementary school, most didn't care, but in the higher grades, when students became much more judgem...

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commentr/StutterOct 11, 2023
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i do that sometimes, whenever i encounter trigger words i try to start them off with "a" but it makes me nervous to do that so most of the time i dont do it...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2023
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Whenever you have to say a word starting with "y", try to start it off with a different letter. " Yolk " is now " D'Yolk "? Sometimes that works for me....

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2023
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Strengthen my vocabulary. Its usefull when u want to change the sentence when ur brain starts to glitch on the first try. Also focus on the person more than on my speech and try to make my speech as s...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring