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commentr/StutterApr 1, 2023
2 points

Yes! After my shrooms trip I just stopped caring naturally and I’m almost fluent. I still have my trip ups but I’m ok with that. I just speak and let whatever come out. I was told my stutter was neur...

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commentr/StutterApr 1, 2023
2 points

You say you're pretty fluent for the most part. Be proud of that. You've probably spoken most of your words today perfectly fluently, but now you're having a bad patch. So what? As you say, it comes i...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
8 points

I literally stopped caring what others think. If they laugh or smirk, I hope it makes their day. There's no need to be ashamed of something that's out of our control...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
3 points

I do stutter when I say my name, but I didn't when I was in my 20's. I think it's because I was very confident and wanted everyone to remember me. When I hit my 30's, it hit me hard. It was so bad tha...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
4 points

For me it’s not that I “don’t stutter anymore” but rather that I’ve learned to control it so I can live my life. I do have periods of fluency (days or weeks) where I don’t think about speaking but the...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
8 points

I’m a full recovered 5 years ago. My stuttering was emotionally caused and treated by psychotherapy. I had an abusive childhood I'd never dealt with. Now I never give a second thought to speaking. It...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
5 points

Same I have a light to moderate stutter most days and the odd really bad day. But I'm old enough now to not care about random people's opinion and I'm OK with myself. The lack of importance I give my ...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
6 points

I rarely think about speaking anymore. I do have to occasionally remember to do voluntary repetitions bc that’s what keeps me speaking fluently. I even don’t struggle on my name anymore. As long as...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
1 points

Its all good .. we have other traits about ourselves that are better than others.. everyone does G2 stay positive.. no matter how shi**y its gets 😂...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
16 points

Since I accepted it as part of who I am, life has become so much easier. Am I fluent? No. Would I rather not stutter? Of course. But there are many days where I don’t even think about it. It’s there, ...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
2 points

I'm not from the UK, but after having recovered from my stuttering at age 70, I came across this video about the McGuire method of stuttering therapy in the UK. It warmed my heart. If you don't win th...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2023
5 points

Amen!!! Instead of focusing on “hiding” it just be upfront!! I always “I stutter so please be patient” and smile. I’m telling you, it does the trick!...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2023
2 points

Oh and for the second part of your question, I cope via acceptance of my stutter as a part of my overall personality. I focus on self-esteem and don't beat myself up over stuttering. Everyone is diffe...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2023
2 points

Hey! I know what you mean, my stutter is bad but not debilitating and it's always been like that. However during Uni I really struggled. Mainly because of the nerves I had when thinking about prese...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2023
1 points

I've gone through this and still go through it , just that you just need to develop a thick skin and not give a f#ck attitude what others think ....

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commentr/StutterMar 29, 2023
8 points

I don't think you mentioned why you quit the job. That said, I'm proud of you for taking a talking job that would be a terrifying nightmare for most of us. It sounds like you were doing exactly what y...

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commentr/StutterMar 29, 2023
6 points

According to research 60% of people who stutter (PWS) don't stutter in comfortable situations like when speaking alone, speaking with a parent or to a pet. This [research](https://www.reddit.com/r/St...

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commentr/StutterMar 29, 2023
2 points

It's important to realise the audience is on your side. They aren't judging you. On the contrary, they're most likely in awe of admiration that even with your stutter you have the cajones to stand up ...

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commentr/StutterMar 28, 2023
5 points

I think breaking the ice is a really good option. However instead of saying something formal, I’d personally say something along the lines of “I’ve got a stutter so bare with me, this might take a whi...

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commentr/StutterMar 28, 2023
9 points

Before I gave my presentation I went in a walk and did some deep breathing. I said to myself out loud something like “you will stutter and you will struggle to get through it. Own it. It is beautiful”...

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