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postr/StutterJul 16, 2018
38 points

A letter to stutterers, from another stutterer

A letter to stutterers, from another stutterer This is going to be a bit long and a lot cheesy but I wanted to share a few things with anyone who stutters and this is as good a place as any. I’ve been...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2018
23 points

Completely agree. The second time is always a mess and I feel so dumb because most of the time people don't know I stutter...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2018
2 points

Happens to me and I'm sure others from time to time. I've gotten used to it and think to myself, " I very well could be the very first people they have encountered to has a stutter." I try to think...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentValidation & EmpathyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2018
1 points

I never know when to reveal I stutter with online dating. My natural instinct is to hide it. When and how do you reveal?...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersDating & RomanceHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 6, 2018
2 points

Same here. I used to work at a call center and I stutter. I'm more comfortable speaking on the phone rather than f2f even now....

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 6, 2018
3 points

Well good for her. Doing what she wanted to do. It took me a while to lift the self imposed barrier a stutter creates eventually I became a cop so why I'd choose a career where you routinely audio/vid...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2018
1 points

I had a teacher who stuttered but never did in front of the class. One on one or addressing students casually he would stutter. Maybe it's like acting....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Roles & PerformanceHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2018
1 points

It's awkward regardless. Stutter is just an aspect. Don't try to hide - from yourself....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJul 4, 2018
1 points

Starting a new job tomorrow fear of co-workers laughing and making fun of my stutter

Starting a new job tomorrow fear of co-workers laughing and making fun of my stutter [deleted]...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
3 points

I feel your pain. I really do.The only way out is through.I went from avoiding speaking and people completely due to feeling painfully insecure, depressed and anxious...to giving a TEDx talk earlier ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
2 points

Wouldn't like someone in a casual setting filling my words, someone I talk to one the street or whatever. In a work setting however, I do prefer people filling me in, because getting on with a task fa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
1 points

In general... While I stutter or get embarrassed, I tend to hide it. But it all adds up and if someday ppl make fun of me especially in WhatsApp group! I straight up vent out the steam. And peopl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentFrustration & AngerShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
26 points

I've stuttered my entire life, almost 30 years. I can't say my own name fluently and I can't get through most sentences without stuttering. It makes it hard to talk to people and make new friends, but...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentSeverity & FluctuationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
-1 points

you must’ve neve stutteRed in ur life because my stutter prevents me from Talking to people ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
2 points

Like someone else said, improve yourself first. Go lift. Come back when you are comfortable in your own body then that will give you more self confidence and hopefully lessen your stutter. I didnt get...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
3 points

I've found online dating to be great for us, it allows you to open up a dialogue with someone and get to know them a little bit before having to talk to them. I do also find it helpful to just say in ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJul 4, 2018
7 points

Just want some of your guy's tips/experiences with trying to pick up girls? Cause I can't :/

Just want some of your guy's tips/experiences with trying to pick up girls? Cause I can't :/ I've been single all my life, well I've had girls I like ask me out but I said no because I was too nervous...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
5 points

I've learned to accept the fact that I Stutter. There's no cure, no magic pill. I know I have to learn to live with it. Also it took me 25+ years to realize that most people don't care that I Stutter....

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2018
3 points

You'll be ok. Just try and relax. I have a stutter and have worked retail for almost 5 years. I've talked to customers face to face and on the phone. 99% people don't care and the 1% don't matter. Jus...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 3, 2018
4 points

You'll be great! I stutter and have worked in retail for years. It's not as scary as you'd think. A few things to keep in mind: It's your turf. Yes, you have to help people, but don't forget that yo...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment