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commentr/StutterNov 7, 2018
3 points

Light touches! Say consonant sounds really softly. So, when you say a word with "G," and stutter on it, you probably have a lot of tension in your throat. Now, just barely engage those muscles so you ...

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commentr/StutterNov 6, 2018
1 points

That is a speech therapy technique used with the lips as well. called soft on. Glad it is working for you mate. ...

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Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2018
2 points

https://www.stutteringhelp.org/sites/default/files/Migrate/book0012_11th_ed.pdf Check this free ebook out. You might not believe me, but by reading this book, I have been able to communicate much flu...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2018
2 points

Focus on the vowels and Elongate them. For example, on the word monkey: you say "moooooonkeeeeeey". You barely say the "m" sound and quickly jump to the "o" sound and Elongate it. Similarly, you barel...

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Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2018
5 points

Yes, the voluntary stuttering was something I learned in speech therapy as a young adult. It was very difficult for me, and my speech pathologist had me practice, say do it 3 times a week with people ...

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commentr/StutterNov 3, 2018
9 points

A couple of techniques I learned in speech therapy: 1) This one is simple. Relax and take a deep breath before you speak and exhale as you start speaking. 2) This one is a bit odd, but it can be su...

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Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2018
6 points

Watch Parry's videos: https://youtu.be/1x4rlucELK0 Read out loud and articulate a little bit exaggerated. Visualize yourself speaking confidently (not necessarily fluently at first because it can be ...

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commentr/StutterNov 1, 2018
3 points

I have had the exact same problem for the majority of my life. I believe it's called a silent block. And I would always force it out, and speak very quickly after. I would never stutter. I've very rec...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
1 points

I absolutely adore that quote. It felt unbelievable afterwards. Sure thing! I learned it on the McGuire programme (they have courses worldwide). It's based on learning a chest-based breathing techniq...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
3 points

I try to make it less intense compared to how it was before. A light touch. And it applies to the back of my tongue. Like I would put my tongue "back and down" to prevent it from hitting it so much. A...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
3 points

That was fantastic, that Robert Frost quote really stuck with me. Can't imagine how nice that must have felt afterwards. Could you elaborate a little more on the breathing technique? I noticed you s...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
2 points

Thanks again for sharing! Sounds like facing fears consistently was a big part of your recovery process (as you've said, grab it by the balls), along with use of some techniques to get things moving. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
7 points

Thank you!! I went on a speech improvement course for stuttering called the McGuire program, where I learned this breathing technique to help control my speech. I would say my severity before I learn...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
3 points

Thank you! It happened gradually, with joining toastmasters...the debating club....talking to thousands of strangers...speaking competitions..stand-up comedy...a tedx talk....and then that speech in f...

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commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
5 points

Wow Joze... truly inspirational! Not only do you communicate very well (I couldn't actually tell if you were blocking on purpose), you conquered public speaking, one of the biggest fears of most peopl...

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postr/StutterOct 31, 2018
6 points

Need some recommendation.

Need some recommendation. Are there some good books(kind of self help books) which I can read on Stuttering/Stammering. I want to learn and practice some techniques. ​ One more question,...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2018
1 points

I take a breath and slowly speak. Always works for me when I feel disfluent....

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2018
2 points

Obviously everyone is different but my speech therapist worked with me on purposeful clenching my vocal chords so I could get used to and better at relaxing them. Once I hit a block I am starting to g...

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commentr/StutterOct 30, 2018
6 points

I get that too. I think its because for some people stuttering is linked to their anxiety levels. Have you been stressed out lately? One good technique is to work with the stutter rather than against...

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postr/StutterOct 30, 2018
11 points

Do you guys have any tips on how to speak more fluent and control my stutter?

Do you guys have any tips on how to speak more fluent and control my stutter? [deleted]...

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