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commentr/StutterApr 27, 2018
5 points

I'd start with speech therapy and regular therapy. One to help you understand your stutter, the other to break the patterns of behavior that you want to change (like isolating yourself for fear of stu...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 24, 2018
1 points

I’m currently a EMT and my job requires a lot of communication, this job has definitely helped my speech by pushing me out of comfort zone but I’ve also had some embarrassing moments. ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 24, 2018
1 points

Just go in like you don't have a stutter. I worked a lot of telephone jobs and my take away was in these interviews they are more concerned with your abilities than your stutter. If you exert confide...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2018
5 points

It works surprisingly well. They're like "oh shit" and just the savagery that your words produce automatically earn you their respect ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterApr 23, 2018
9 points

Less Stuttering Stutterer

Less Stuttering Stutterer I found the subreddit and held back sharing because I felt guilty for my stutter being more under control than in my youth. When I was really young I had a bad stutter and w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2018
2 points

I'm so torn on this! You're really confident, it's great that you're feeling good about yourself, I love that you're making youtube videos to inspire other people and try to share that confidence and ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. MaskingHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2018
3 points

Yup, I used to try to hide it, but it would ALWAYS backfire. When we don't say we stutter, we act in a way that can be perceived as 'weird' and "confusing" by other people. As soon as they realize it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 21, 2018
2 points

In my interview I think I definitely sounded weird but it wasn't quite apparent that I had a stutter. I paused a lot trying to think of what I was going so that I wouldn't stutter tried to mimic conf...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 19, 2018
1 points

Yeah me too .I will even apply a little masacra and a lip tint before going out,even for the getting groceries😝...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterApr 19, 2018
2 points

Sorry, i would've replied to you last night but I wanted to wait until I was on a computer. But man.. where do I begin? Well, some days I feel like a brand new man with all the confidence in the wor...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2018
1 points

Absolutely agree. I don’t have much of anything in terms of pricier clothes but I make the clearance and Walmart and Penney’s stuff work. When I’m wearing something that makes me feel good, especially...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2018
3 points

Bro, fuck it and do it. I grew up in the age where we weren't using tinder or even texting. I had to approach girls at the mall on Fridays. I just had my quick little speech in my head, practiced a mi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDating & RomanceHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2018
2 points

I agree 100%. I work with a lot of high profile lawyers. Dressing as well as them, sometimes even out dressing them in a three piece suit and nice pocket square, makes me feel confident which in tur...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
3 points

I agree it does help, I lost weight and dressed better and it gave me more confidence which helped me to stutter less....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentSeverity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
3 points

I was the same way and still am. I could never walk out the door with a wrinkly shirt. Ever. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
2 points

Male. Hygiene is key, too. Even if I shower the night before, I usually take one in the morning just to get my routine going and I brush my teeth at work once I'm done with lunch. it's all about peace...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
5 points

I consider myself as a good dresser. And yea, you're right it gives you confidence. I'm not "too fancy", just like to get dress well. P.S you're male or female?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterApr 15, 2018
7 points

I hate this so much!

I hate this so much! I am what some would consider a textbook extrovert- I absolutely **LOVE** to talk. However, I have a terrible stutter. I’ve made a conscious effort to work on my speech and on t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2018
2 points

I work in public administration (office work). I have to communicate a lot. People around me know that sometimes I make some unusual delays and noises. But it doesn't mean I can't do my job. As for y...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2018
2 points

I have found that completly not thinking about my stutter helps. As soon as I remember I have a stutter it's like a switch is flipped to where Ill stutter way more then usual....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringCycles & Randomness