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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
3 points

Where's the "It helped it" option?? ;) Seriously, when I was dating the women who is now my wife I said to her in one conversation that I have learnt to give myself permission to stutter. This resona...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideValidation & EmpathyHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
2 points

“Hold yourself back” as in not wanting to communicate or express your feelings in fear of stuttering infront of them. In general don’t let stuttering hold you back in like you deserve to be happy and ...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & AgencyHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
4 points

When you find the right girl it doesn’t matter. All the relationships I’ve been in it’s never been a problem unless you yourself make it a problem. Trust me if the girl likes/loves you she wouldn’t ca...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

I’m going to assume you come from a culture where it’s taboo for someone like you to acknowledge experiencing fear in a non-dangerous situation. Regardless, you are creating extremely complex workar...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
2 points

Supplements are only a bandaid, but I’ve found that while supplementing ashwaganda for the gym, my speech is more fluent as I care less about the emotional fear of stuttering. There are drawbacks to a...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med OutcomesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
20 points

When I was in highschool and the start of college I'll admit, it was rough... My stutter comes with facial ticks and that's a bit of a deal breaker for some people, I get it. However fast forward a c...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Physical TensionShame & EmbarrassmentDating & Romance+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
3 points

I feel like this is a research project for a speech therapist? Regardless my stutter never left. Anxiety is the biggest factor on how extreme my stutter will be. Confidence suppresses the anxiety so i...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
1 points

I understand exactly how you feel. It's not easy to get over the anger and frustration but trust me you have to realize that the ways you've been coping with your stutter haven't been healthy and that...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Frustration & AngerHope & MotivationPropositionality & Weight+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2022
3 points

Just accepting I have a stutter and not being afraid to talk when I want or need to. Surprisingly pushing yourself talk more helps you build your confidence so you get less anxiety prior to speaking s...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

Yes. Many jobs. Special Forces. Astronaut. I have had to shelve many dreams in this life. But life also has a way of presenting you different opportunities - especially if you are patient and work har...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

Nope, and it only will if you let it. I am a C level employee and have been since 28. Last year I have the closing keynote at a conference. You can do anything you want. It won’t always be easy but I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

I spent most of this year with the same thoughts. I’ve been happy for the past 2 months and that’s the thoughts starting to linger again. Just keep in mind that you have good days and bad days. You’...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

I stuttered moderately throughout my childhood and school and overcame it in adulthood. I now speak regularly for work, making sometimes dozens of phone calls a day, which used to be an absolute hell ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
1 points

I know exactly how you feel I gave a mini presentation and even though it’s only four of us I don’t like people watching and listening to me stutter but it is what it is what can you do lol. I hate th...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
5 points

#1 acceptance [ as if there is no hope in a different reality ] #2 managing life one day at a time [as if it is the last 24 hours to live .. much helpful for me ] #3 I have a big interest in the sci...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
5 points

No you are not .. actually I had the same kind of thoughts multiple times in my life .. a shot of hope every now and then would be enough to get me out of that mindset .....

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
0 points

Personally I didn’t become a mouth breather, but I focused on my breathing a lot more. I didn’t noticed how shallow my breath was before I started practicing their techniques. It’s been years since I’...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

Accept any kind of feelings you'll have today .. just let it be .. don't resist it .. don't feel bad about yourself for having a bad feeling .. that will guarantee you a fast recovery from what happen...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2022
2 points

I really hope that the counsellor had a talk with that stupid teacher. And with the director. Not as a punishment (although he does deserve it), but to prevent something like this to happen again. ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2022
8 points

Same for me , my stutter started at age of 9 at school because of elementary teacher. Now I still got the stutter Feels bad specially if you are perfectionist , shame etc .. Keep fighting and...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingShame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation