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commentr/StutterAug 1, 2024
2 points

It’s awesome! Voluntary stuttering is the magic wand to decreasing your blocks, and this type of VS may be more emotionally accessible to some!...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2024
2 points

True. I guess what I'm basically describing is voluntary stuttering. The idea is to give the speaker a sense of control over the sounds they make....

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2024
2 points

For those who happen to be reading, say this aloud: "My name is John," (or whatever your name is), but stretch it out to about 10 seconds. Transcribed, it should look something like this: mmmmmMyyyy...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2024
2 points

I stutter when I whisper, I stutter when I'm by myself, I stutter when I tell my dog to sit. Be proud of yourself for all of the environments in which you don't stutter and try to slowly expand put fr...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2024
2 points

Pretty much how I do it! I got myself to the point where I enjoy public speaking during my PhD (I had to give a bunch of seminars and tutorials and stuff and at some point I just stopped being scared ...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2024
1 points

Memorize your presentation, dont read it slide for slide. It might give you more confidence knowing whats there instead of having an idea of whats there if that makes sense. walk around ,fidget with y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2024
3 points

Stand in front of a mirror, make eye contact with yourself, and talk. Include voluntary repetitions as you are able, maintaining eye contact. Do this to build up to a phone call, where you will use ...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2024
1 points

**Exercise 1:** * Speak to people (while at the same time you are visualizing that you are speaking alone). If you divide this exercise into 3 or more steps, it enables you to make progression toward...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2024
4 points

One thing I've found helpful with phone calls is to treat \*just making the phone call\* like an accomplishment. Afterward, I really pat myself on the back for "doing a hard thing." Sometimes I even d...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2024
4 points

I remember 4 years ago, I was learning Japanese and an influencer was posting 7 days speaking challenge. I pushed myself and completed it. Felt good. It didn't fix my stutter but I jave kept those rec...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Personal StoriesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2024
7 points

Start off by recording yourself on your phone camera. As your confidence progresses, phone up local restaurants/gyms/shops or whatever takes your fancy and just ask general questions such as opening t...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJul 31, 2024
11 points

Some of my best tips that may help you!

Some of my best tips that may help you! Here are some tips on how I have improved: Diaphragmatic breathing exercises- these have helped a lot. Search on YouTube for tips on how to begin practicing th...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2024
2 points

Here are some tips on how I have improved: Diaphragmatic breathing exercises- these have helped a lot. Search on YouTube for tips on how to begin practicing this. Mindfulness helps and general relaxat...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2024
4 points

As someone who used to get a panic attack whenever the phone rings to now talking on the phone multiple times a day, I can attest that the more reps you get in, the easier it gets. Something magical h...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2024
5 points

Ok your worst fear was imagined. Now what? Are you dead? Is your life over? Are you fired? No, no and no. What do you think would happen if you had to answer 10 of those calls everyday? 100 in a day? ...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2024
1 points

I overcome my stuttering, i experience the truth and reality of stuttering. Did you overcome your stuttering? First understand stuttering iceberg, don't relay on random article you will never be ab...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2024
1 points

I overcome my stuttering, i experience the truth and reality of stuttering. Did you overcome your stuttering? First understand stuttering iceberg, don't relay on random article you will never be ab...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2024
4 points

Allowing yourself to stutter won't get rid of the moments where your speech mechanism "hiccups" resulting in an interruption in the forward flow of your speech, accompanied by a sense of loss of contr...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2024
2 points

I'd say if you ONLY do hypnosis sessions conducted by someone else, it can be a waste of money, yes. But the great thing about hypnosis is that you can learn to do it yourself quite easily. I do self-...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2024
2 points

I do self-hypnosis daily and it has really helped me improve my fluency in combination with reading aloud and repeating some affirmations. Basically, I try to hear as much fluency and as little dysflu...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & Breathing