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commentr/StutterSep 25, 2024
2 points

Remember everyone will be a bit nervous and even people who don’t stammer will get a bit tongue tied during a speech, most people would just assume your nervous. Try to laugh if the stammering instead...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingHumor & Community ToneAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
0 points

FYI I help my comment didn’t come off as saying “it’s all in your head.” That’s not what I mean at all. Well in a sense it is *in your head* because it’s your brain and your mouth doing it :P No bu...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
2 points

So you’re aware that it’s not the stutter itself that’s causing the biggest problem, it’s the panic and the focus on your stutter that’s preventing you from thinking about your answer. I think you ca...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & BreathingAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterSep 22, 2024
1 points

Book with overcoming Stuttering method... (please dont get mad at me lol)

Book with overcoming Stuttering method... (please dont get mad at me lol) Hi, I came across this book. I know there are dozens of books on stuttering, but this one stood out to me as a guy with a stut...

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postr/StutterSep 22, 2024
2 points

Is this why chunking is a good suggestion to improve your stutter?

Is this why chunking is a good suggestion to improve your stutter? I have always liked the idea of chunking for some reason but it was only recently that I realized why that may be the case. I don't k...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
2 points

I have this same exact problem. It’s the only type of stutter I have. What helps me is stoping and taking a deep breath in, and talking while exhaling. Calming myself down also helps because I notic...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
14 points

Try This if you are stuttering, stop talking. Don't try to force it, it never works. Take a breath, and on the exhale breath try talking again. Don't try to force your way through the stutter blo...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
0 points

I’ve definitely found that speech therapy has helped me and relaxation plus breathing techniques. I’ve managed to reduce my facial tics that were a big part of my stammer by about 98% in the last 6 mo...

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Seeking TherapyMindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2024
2 points

I’m a mental health counselor for kids. I handle it by using the same habits i use to dramatically reduce blocks in all speaking situations. Disclose (in any number of ways, being mindful that i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & BreathingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2024
6 points

I would say I don’t experience this to that extent but I do have some ticks. I think what helps me is instead of trying to hammer through a block I will reset the word no matter how long it takes me a...

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postr/StutterSep 19, 2024
3 points

Stuttering Concerns in Interview

Stuttering Concerns in Interview I had an interview earlier today, and my stutter got increasingly worse as it went on. At the end, I found out there are a total of 3 interviews. While that number may...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & RehearsalMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2024
4 points

I’ve heard that method of speaking on an exhale but I always forget to actually try it. I black out when I’m in those situations. Will try it once again. Thanks....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2024
6 points

“Taking a breath” may seem like it works a little bit , but there is another option that will work much more effectively, while also increasing the smoothness of your speech, and decreasing your fear...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2024
0 points

Do a lot of stress reduction / deep breathing, meditate, treat yourself to something good, remember that it’s okay to be who you are and take up space 🤘...

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Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2024
1 points

Try breathing normally, bc the science and the psychology supports it. The thing you need to add in is “make eye contact”...

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Mindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2024
1 points

Hey man we’re all on the same side here :) Stuttering is a hard thing we are all trying to figure out. In my opinion, learning to practice acceptance is a HUGE job. It’s NOT doing nothing. It’s a ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2024
1 points

I’m not a fan of this attitude. Not liking the way we speak is part of why we stutter in the first place. The only way to reduce stuttering effectively is gentleness, allowing, relaxation, acceptance....

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2024
4 points

Hi, welcome to our club of misfits lol In my personal journey with fluency I don’t think any of those will work for me. My fluency is best when I am relaxed. Whenever I begin to stutter, I don’t tr...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingAvoidance & Substitution
postr/stutteringSep 17, 2024
1 points

I need some advice

I need some advice I'm 14 years old and I have been stuttering as long as I can remember. I was able to speak in public in the past, but since last year when I need to speak in public I just can't, w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 16, 2024
1 points

Simple observation why I block so bad on stutter and why most likely you do as well

Simple observation why I block so bad on stutter and why most likely you do as well How many of yall also feel like your stomach muscles are frozen in place when you're on a hard block?!! Like i mean,...

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