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postr/StutterJan 18, 2019
36 points

UPDATE ON MY PRESENTATION!

UPDATE ON MY PRESENTATION! Thanks to everyone who was following my progress on my [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/ah6khw/big_presentation_tomorrow/) last night! I just finished the pr...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesPublic Speaking
postr/StutterJan 18, 2019
8 points

Clearing the IELTS with a stammer

Clearing the IELTS with a stammer 33/M doctor here. I got selected to a pretty coveted job abroad after an exam and interview. However, the medical licensing mandates an overall IELTS score of 7. 5 wi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2019
5 points

Take deep breathes and remember to speak slowly! Easier said than done but practice and you will be fine. All the best tomorrow....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2019
1 points

Most people who stutter, the stutter comes from the anxiety before starting to speak. So usually things that are scripted are easier to do. What helped me out was that, i used to listen to songs and t...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
2 points

Usually when I feel a block what I do is to insert a word before whatever sentence I want to speak, like a 'hey' or 'umm'. It helps to relax my vocal chords and release the tension...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
1 points

You could say 'hey' or 'hi' before saying your order. If that is a challenge, you can try putting an 'um' in front. E.g. Um... hi can I have this? So this way you appear to be thinking when in fact ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
2 points

You could try leading with a small and brief “hello” or “hey” and that can jump start you into speaking the next work. ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
9 points

Say the word in your head over and over as youre queuing up. When its time to speak, pause take a deep breath and say the word on top of the breath. If it doesnt come out, just take another breath and...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
1 points

Try using your finger to point to each word and think about saying individual words, not a whole sentence. Generally works for me. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
postr/StutterJan 9, 2019
3 points

rapper with a stutter

rapper with a stutter hey all i hope you are having a nice day. ​ i'm 17 years old and trying to become a rap artist. in the past i have made some demo songs and beats, but then aren't ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
1 points

Try to read slow and don't try to read the whole sentence in one breath, devide the sentence and between each of the parts take a deep breath and read it out. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

Sometimes it helps me to put a word or two ahead of the persons name if I feel a block coming. For example saying “Hey ____!” Or “Oh hey ____”. Or even clearing my throat out loud before I speak. Migh...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
2 points

I just took a clinical preceptorship. I gotta herd a bunch of kiddos (undergrads) in a hospital every weekend and ensure they don't kill anyone. But, I am super stoked, fluency is off the charts right...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerHope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
1 points

Nice! Got loads of respect for IM. I stuttered a bit during my IM internship especially when presenting cases during the morning meet. Ortho is super fun and very hands-on. We just point and grunt. Lo...

School & WorkCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
1 points

Straight up -- try and make a "lesson plan" in your head and come up with a script on how you're going to share it and get excited about that...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
8 points

I am the one who trains new staff so I take my anxiety and TURN it into EXCITEMENT. I do have my bad days but I have learned to change them into positive ones (I dont mean to sound like a cliche but...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Mindset shiftFluency TechniquesValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2019
1 points

maybe you could start off with "Hello ........" or something so you don't have to start off with a letter that challenges you? i try to do an exhale of my breath before i talk, nothing dramatic jus...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2019
1 points

I suggest Ash, George, Mark I have this issue when in conversation, at times, not all the time. I breath and try to relax, to say my sentence....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2019
2 points

Think about it like learning to speak again. You practice several techniques constantly which help to prevent the main causes of stuttering in the three sections of the auditory system. You begin lear...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2019
1 points

I use to use my hands a lot when I talked because for some reason I was able to keep a rhythm and stay fluent. However, a professor of mine who also stutters told me that hand motions is a secondary b...

Speech & StutteringCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Physical TensionFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride