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Another stutterer with OCD here. I've suspected they were related for awhile, as both are caused by malfunctioning neural networks. It could also be just a link between anxiety disorders and stutter...

Has anything changed with you stress wise? Are you sleeping well? Practicing your breathing? I know these things don’t cure it but they certainly are the reason that I have flare ups. When I lose my...

Leaving my comfort zone

Leaving my comfort zone Hey everybody, I just applied for a job as a waiter, and I'm pretty scared. I have my interview this week, and I'm typically pretty good at prolonged one-on-one interaction, b...

What classification does stuttering go under?

What classification does stuttering go under? Is it a breathing problem? Is it an anxiety disorder? Or none of the above?...

Job seekers

Job seekers Don't ever get a job for BPO.. it's stupid. Like I am right now. 2 years contract and I'm freaking out...

Yes I do. It's the worst when I'm really emotional and upset, talk to strangers etc. My stutter gets worse when I'm not feeling well emotionally. Sometimes I can't get a single word out and feel like ...

Going on a Date

Going on a Date I’ve been texting this guy for some time and turns out we hit it off pretty well. He’s one year older than me (I’m 23/f). I’m excited yet getting crazy anxiety for our date because of ...

I'm in a similar situation, I've been fasting on and off for Ramadan which has messed up my sleep schedule, and obviously hunger, thirst, and nicotine/caffeine withdrawal during the day. Today I could...

Breathe. Mentally tell yourself when a block forms to back up... even take a step back. Inhale through the nose and exhale, possibly try saying the word on the exhale. Or try saying the sentence again...

I'm in a similar situation, going to get engaged in 3 days. I'm also having a feeling that anxiety is getting my stuttering back. But I hope to stay confident which has helped me before. Be confident ...

Stutter recently flared up

Stutter recently flared up Hey all, So basically in the last like 4 weeks my stutter has flared up quite a bit. It's strange, because I think it's related to stress and anxiety in general, but also s...

What makes you think the following wouldn't hold for the new potential situation? Having worked for a larger organization (finance industry) in the past, people tend to be little bit more cuttthroat...

What makes you think the following wouldn't hold for the new potential situation? >People are very accepting and okay if I do stutter at times. - Also: >long hours Hm, do you perceive your ...

Lacking Confidence to Accept a New Job

Lacking Confidence to Accept a New Job I'm currently working at a small business and the environment here is perfect for my speech. I rarely interact with high level management and its also very laid ...

I frequently forget to do breathing exercises when events like this occur. Finals and other stressors definitely aren't helping the situation either for sure. It's a grind. I'll definitely be sure ...

I feel you. It's finals week for me right now so the quality of my speech has worsened because of stress, but taking a few moments during the day to pause and take multiple deep breaths has been helpi...

Had a terrible first shift.

Had a terrible first shift. So basically I got a job at a restaurant where if you work till you have to ask a thousand questions to the customers. This, coupled with nervousness made it a terrible shi...

I have a big interview tomorrow, we all know the pain. wish me luck!

I have a big interview tomorrow, we all know the pain. wish me luck! This's a very important interview in my career and that's what make it more difficult and making more way more nervous. but what th...

Don't worry about being looked down on for choosing not to drink alcohol as much as your friends. Once you're out of University, you'll be glad you were able to stand up for yourself, even if it seems...

It's good you've pinpointed a possible cause. I would also personally advise not getting too stressed about the very act of stuttering itself. Speaking from experience, worrying about stuttering can ...