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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2026
3 points

i wish secondary behaviors were known among general public. people may know about repetition type of stuttering, while ignorant about block type of stuttering, and even more ignorant about secondary b...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Physical TensionStigma & BullyingListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
2 points

Me too, also just starting out in healthcare, feeling wrecked and embarrassed everyday...

commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

In the 7th grade, we had a long term substitute teacher who told me to "sit down until I could talk right" when I had to stand up and give a report on front of the class. All the kids defended me, an...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

Oh, you completely misunderstood me....

commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
2 points

What did I just read? Lmao I’m so confused...

commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

So girls who stutter can’t be cute in real life? Lol gtfo...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
0 points

A TV show is an illusion, but you live in the real world....

commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
6 points

They’re called secondary behaviors. I tend to shut my eyes and jerk my head when I’m struggling and have a lot of tension. At some point, the behavior may have helped get the word out, and then it sto...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Physical TensionOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

Girls who stutter

Girls who stutter I just watched Americana with Sydney Sweeney, her character had a speech impediment. Now it wasn’t that convincing but she makes it sound actually cute. I’m here looking retarded try...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
3 points

Yeah I skipped a lot of classes in high school because of presentations and severe anxiety around my stutter too. I avoided Uni because of it, so I went to a technical college to study digital electr...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
3 points

Funny that they accurately call them "tricks" but think it's a good thing. This program sends up huge red flags but don't blame yourself if you don't get the results they promise. Also be careful abou...

Therapy & Professional
Cure Claims / Alt-Treats
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
2 points

I get these pretty bad on occasion...

commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

I get these pretty bad on occasion...

commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

50 year old stutterer in a very high profile position. Remember Biden was a stutterer and so was Peter Jennings! If you are a female I noticed slynd progestin made me so tired I didn’t stutter for the...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & Avoidance
Helpful Med OutcomesAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

Yeah, saying my name mid-sentence usually helps me, compared to just saying my name upfront....

commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
6 points

Nope, at least I understand that it's normal to tense up several facial muscles and even the neck within this community...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
postr/StutterJan 13, 2026
13 points

Twitching

Twitching Im 14M and sometimes when I stutter without using any strategies my whole face and head sort of like twitch until the word comes out. However, I can stop it if I think about it, and if I do,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

Doctors can prescribe any SSRI meds. Psychiatrists can prescribe harder, antipsychotic meds such as Abilify, Vyvanse, Risperidone etc.....

commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

Always on the J in Josh, but it's funny you bring up linking because I did do that today and the pressure was reduced a bit. Also when I put a sound in front of the J maybe thats what you mean by soft...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2026
1 points

Do you stutter on your name when you say “Hi I’m Josh?” or do you only stutter on it when you say “Josh”? Starting with a soft / gentle onset with “Hi” then linking through to your name should help a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesFluency Techniques