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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2023
8 points

When we’re relaxed and not tensed up, fluency comes about so much easier. I get the same way in certain circumstances, weirdly enough, when I’m giving any type of speech in front of more than a few pe...

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postr/StutterApr 20, 2023
11 points

Very bizarre but low stakes situation led to almost complete fluency?

Very bizarre but low stakes situation led to almost complete fluency? So, I'm a 23 year old bisexual man, and met a girl on Hinge. She pitched me the idea of doing a "bisexual bachelor" date; going on...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2023
15 points

I would go to a coffee shop and order cappuccino. And then I'll speak to every person I meet and have opportunity to talk to. I think everyone around would deadly get tired of me because my mouth woul...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2023
20 points

I would look people in the eyes while talking to them. Talk more to people, try and make small comments "on the go", like when you meet someone in the corridor or on the street (obsvioussly not to str...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2023
10 points

I would probably start calling random people, strangers and stores. A few minutes after the initial excitement wears off, I would return to life as usual....

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2023
1 points

I feel for you.. Being Older and being in that situation a lot I can give you hope that you’ll be good next.. Your mom is awesome for understanding and giving advice.. I share a lot of my experiences ...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2023
3 points

I just did a podcast with someone in your realm of study.. That should go live on May 7th…Good Stuff… Personally Ive only tried cannabis in various forms a handful of times and with that I’ve found th...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2023
2 points

The Phone… I have to use it everyday for work and home.. my advice just off of the top of my head would to be confident when on the phone but using what works for you… breathing, go to words, fill wor...

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Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 20, 2023
3 points

It’s opposite for me.. my brain doesn’t function well depleted.. maybe you got like a 2nd and 3rd wind… I talk about that on my Vlog Style YouTube Channel… Let me know what you think…[J Talks:Embrace ...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2023
2 points

I have that exact experience almost everyday.. Mainly if my brain is tired.. I go over those questions on my YouTube Vlog style channel JTalks… Let me know what you think.[J Talks :Embrace your Stutte...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
6 points

I suppose exhaustion is a form of forced relaxation. Relaxation techniques helped me so much in improving my fluency. I can totally see how this would help. Just be exhausted all the time....

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
3 points

I just automatically go first and disregard the normal clockwise rotation of introducing ourselves. I come off as being keen as fuck but at least I don’t anticipate stuttering the entire time and make...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
7 points

In therapy, one technique I was shown was to ease in to a word while exhaling. The H sound seems almost made for that. In practice often times I'll drop the H in hello, or make it super faint, maybe...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
5 points

Don't compare yourself to others. You do so in the most unfair possible way. You're comparing them at a surface level, with yourself on a very intimate level. Of course your fears, anxieties, and stre...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
2 points

Same but I just put up a front and force myself to not fate till I don't anymore, I'd recommend going to a regular therapist for it not Speech therapist. I'm doing that rn and after only 1 session I'v...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
1 points

I wish I could get to this state where I just don't care anymore. This condition has held me back so much. I'm constantly battling low self esteem and depression....

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
6 points

Sorry about that,the tricky part with stuttering is constantly beating yourself bcos of your stutter. Took me a long time to accept my stutter and consciously decide to work on it..Breathing technique...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
1 points

>*5. "Avoid triggers: Certain situations or words can trigger stammering. Try to avoid these triggers or develop strategies to manage them."* I argue, that point 5 can be **helpful** or **unhelpfu...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
1 points

At our first session she said she stutters, it's who she is, she accepts it, she doesn't know why it happens, she wasn't molested, and she doesn't feel like it's the root of any of her problems. So I ...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2023
3 points

True because the more you make clear you don't care other people won't really see at as something they can hurt you with....

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