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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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Honestly, Marijuana or Hashish makes my stutter worse when I do them in too much quantitywhenI'm high on them. But the post-high reduces the anxiety. Since my stutter is quite a lot related to Anxiety...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social JudgmentRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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Weed makes me more anxious instead of relaxed. I’ve tried Xanax recreationally 3-4 times some years ago and I don’t remember its effect on my stutter. Alcohol helps me a lot though...

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Harmful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social JudgmentRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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Yes. It makes me more conscious of everything, which can be good but can result in paranoia. For me at least....

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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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I feel you brother. I really struggle at work. And once again I jumped on sedatives to deal with my stutter. Diaz3pam. From being to able to say hello to my coworkers somedays, I now can finally get ...

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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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I take Xanax when I fly and at the dentist, my husband often comments how my stutter improves when I’m on Xanax. He says I speak slower which is to be expected, but stutter less. I’m too terrified to ...

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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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Micro and macro dosing magic mushrooms has been a huge help for my anxiety and depression. Taking in nature with beautiful music seems to be key. Ayahausca ceremonies have done more for my feelings ab...

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Helpful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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Thank you for your reply and your concern. I’m sorry that happened to you. Yes, I’m followed closely by a psychiatrist which I’m prescribed for my anxiety and my doctor knows of my intake habits. It h...

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commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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I don't *always* block on my name, but it's happened in a few memorably embarrassing moments that it always causes me stress. Don't recall when it first happened....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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I’m prescribed benzos for stuttering and anxiety but it’s a double edge sword. I didn’t start stuttering really bad until my early 40’s so I’m fine with being on benzos the rest of my life if need be....

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Helpful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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I reject job interviews as I’m too scared i will stutter the entire way through 😭...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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Good for you bro❤️ I feel like I should mentally prepare myself to say something. I mean it takes me a stupid amount of time just to order food, or ask a worker something. I know that I should impleme...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Quality of LifeHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2023
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Hey man, I’m 23 and have been stuttering my whole life. I was genuinely afraid of social interactions outside of my friend group and after high school I became severely depressed. The #1 thing that ha...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2023
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Oh yeah I definitely know my stutter is directly tied to my anxiety levels. I try to manage it without taking anything though and mostly do pretty well. Thanks though mate....

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 18, 2023
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Stuttering is destroying me

Stuttering is destroying me Hey everyone. I’m 17 male who stuttered through out his life. I’ve gone through speech therapy for a period of time, which slightly helped me boost my self awareness and co...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2023
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Yes. I have. And this is just my experience. Also, as a "former" stammerer, i start to talk fluently and then have to slow my speech a bit down to deal with all the speech blocks. So that's why I say ...

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commentr/StutterOct 17, 2023
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SkyBlade79. I’m not sure I agree with you. Reducing anxiety helps others, including myself improve my stuttering. When you’re anxious, you’re body is often in some stage of fight or flight. Making it ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
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commentr/StutterOct 17, 2023
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Yes, I’ve had the same experience with stuttering. Over the years there have been times it has been severe and others where it hardly happened. Those times I was not stuttering much, I did notice that...

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postr/StutterOct 17, 2023
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Relapses

Relapses For those who no longer have a stammer (after time or speech therapy or whatever) do you ever have relapses when it becomes difficult again? I very recently am struggling to say my name again...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2023
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A lot of actors/singers/rappers have managed to do it. I can’t speak for everyone but personally my confidence plays a huge role on how fluent I can be. Childhood stutter a lot, teen years honestly wa...

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commentr/StutterOct 16, 2023
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I don't want to say either way about your neurological health. I'm not qualified but I can say from my own experience. My stutter is directly tied to my mental health. Specifically my anxiety levels. ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment