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commentr/StutterNov 5, 2018
3 points

I work as an attorney. My stutter was terrible in law school, but got much better after I graduated and got my first job. I work in a "cerebral" field of law, so my stutter hasn't held me back like i...

School & WorkCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterNov 4, 2018
5 points

Stuttering and Performance

Stuttering and Performance I really don't mind public speaking, in fact I love it. But what really irkes me is when I put in so much time and effort into a presentation and get points off from disflue...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationFrustration & AngerSchool & Academic Life+1 more
postr/StutterNov 2, 2018
9 points

Does anyone in this sub with a stutter make more than 70k a year?

Does anyone in this sub with a stutter make more than 70k a year? Hey yall, ​ I plan on doing my MBA and am nervous for the path that lies ahead knowing that all corporate management jobs...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career
postr/StutterNov 1, 2018
28 points

My 11 year old brothers speech is turning very bad - and for him seeing his twin sister speaking fluently is ruining his ego

My 11 year old brothers speech is turning very bad - and for him seeing his twin sister speaking fluently is ruining his ego I don't know how to help my little brother he's a good kid who likes to hel...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityParent & Caregiver
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationEarly Concern & Onset+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2018
2 points

this is interesting .....my stuttering is very similar to your situation and i also speak another language as well to which my stutter is sometimes better or worse. people have also told me they don't...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
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...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
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...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesPublic SpeakingPropositionality & Weight+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
2 points

Oh yeah, when I’m upset about something I don’t stutter at all. There was an incident at my work where basically someone did something to get a reaction from me in such a way I had no idea who it was....

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
5 points

It's good to vent and share your frustrations - that's one of the many joys of the modern internet. Another such joy is online communities like this Stuttering forum. I went through something simila...

Community & SupportCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathySeverity & FluctuationIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
7 points

I know a lot of people who stuttered in early development and it went away as they got older. In fact I was speech therapy throughout all 12 years of schooling before college and multiple people I my...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationOnset & Life-Stage ChangesMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2018
2 points

I ignore them lol I had people tell me they stutter too when they speak fluently. I don’t stutter when I’m mad 😂 I heard that some people stutter go away after a while but idk if that is true. ...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterOct 31, 2018
7 points

What do you guys do when you meet someone who “used” to stutter?

What do you guys do when you meet someone who “used” to stutter? I went through a local fast food chain yesterday and was ordering at the drive-thru. I had to place a large order for myself and a coup...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2018
3 points

Everyone has good days and bad days, it's all part of a process. The closer I get to acceptance with myself, the more fluent I am. Ymmv, obviously. Good luck! ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideSeverity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
postr/StutterOct 30, 2018
7 points

I am a severe stammerer and I don't know what to do? Question like will I ever get a job bothers me a lot. Please help..

I am a severe stammerer and I don't know what to do? Question like will I ever get a job bothers me a lot. Please help.. I am a severe stammerer and I don't know what to do? Question like will I ever ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2018
2 points

It makes complete and total sense my man I feel the same way. I have a small computer repair business now and I go to strangers' houses all the time and they don't even know I have stutter, that's how...

Identity & DisabilitySpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Authenticity vs. MaskingPhysical TensionSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterOct 29, 2018
5 points

Numbers are killing me

Numbers are killing me Hello all, For the past few months or so my stutter has been getting worse with numbers. My stutter is moderate depending on the day, my mood/stress levels, and what I’m doing. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2018
1 points

Sometimes you just have to power through it. My shit gets crazy bad at times but I don't really have a choice but to continue on. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
1 points

I haven't lost my job because of a my stutter but I was denied many job offers after I finished the interviews. Never even gotten a call back. During the interview process, I was very positive and ans...

School & WorkCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
0 points

I know your pain my dude. Im 24 and my stutter gets in my way of my job every fucking day. I'm a LEO. I'm constantly interacting with people and speaking on the radio. Sometimes I feel fucking retarde...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerHelplessness & AgencySeverity & Fluctuation+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2018
1 points

Y’all prob see me all over these stuttering forums but bro I’m in the same boat I’m 22 turning 23 In November I’ve been stuttering since 8yrs old due to a stroke so take it from a veteran this gets so...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+2 more