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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2018
1 points

You're welcome. I forgot exactly where I read it, but a quick google search lead me to [this](https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/life-bilingual/201111/change-language-change-personality). I've told...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2018
1 points

The thing about having multiple personalities sounds ridiculous but on second thought there might be something to it. The only thing we need to do now is to tap into this other personalites (maybe tha...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2018
2 points

Stress definitely impacts our fluency. I'm not going to give life advice because that's not even remotely under my purview, but you're right that if things in your life improve, your fluency will foll...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2018
3 points

A good place to start is focus on taking a full breath in every time you begin to talk. We often don't do this subconsciously and attempt to make words without enough air, resulting in a blockage....

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2018
4 points

Starting in low feared situations, or situations you thwt don't matter you can throw away, like ask store attendants questions. You practice each day until you get more comfortable. Part of your pract...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2018
1 points

I actualy can feel it working, but never focused on it. Sounds like a great advice, I'll try it. 👍...

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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2018
2 points

Mindset is very importent, as others said. You can also try stutter relieving exercises. I actualy made a [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/816mga/what_are_your_exercises_to_relieve_stu...

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commentr/StutterMar 3, 2018
4 points

Hey I also speak multiple languages (3 to be exact). My mother tongue is Punjabi but I moved to the US at the age of 5 and English quickly became my primary. I usually stutter more while speaking Punj...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2018
3 points

I find it happens more when I talk fast and get worked up. Take a breath and slow it all down. Maybe even talk less loudly as that puts a strain on your vocal cords and an force some blocks. Additiona...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2018
7 points

Yes, the best way to become a better speaker is to change your mindset about stuttering BUT one thing that helps me a ton is just speaking incredibly lightly. Light contact with tongue and roof of mou...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2018
2 points

Haven't heard of that technique before myself, but I presume it helps to slow down your speech? I'll have to try it sometime!...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2018
2 points

Find an article, read it out loud using a slow, steady rate of speech. Take good breaths every 5 words. Practice mindfulness/meditation to release tension or stress from stuttering....

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postr/StutterMar 1, 2018
2 points

What are your exercises to relieve stutter and improve speaking?

What are your exercises to relieve stutter and improve speaking? After a talked with my mom (who, by the way, is also stutter) about my stutter, she introduced me to an exercise she used to help with ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2018
1 points

Thanks for your tips, I do similar to what you do. One weird tip I read about in a book about stuttering said, if you can't say a name, try and sing it or make it into a tune. It does sound a bit wei...

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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2018
2 points

I think we (stutterers/blockers) pre meditate our speech too much and then get stressed about it which causes the stutter or block. Of course not everyone's the same but in my experience that is what ...

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postr/StutterFeb 26, 2018
14 points

Just wanted to share a little victory: I've been consistently running a D&D game!

Just wanted to share a little victory: I've been consistently running a D&D game! **Warning: Longish** (tl;dr at the bottom) My favorite hobby is tabletop RPG's, more commonly referred to as "Dun...

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commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2018
1 points

Ah, that is good advice! I’m trying to myself to just say what I want to, when I want to. A big part of being a stutter is taking control the stutter, IMO. At least that’s what helps for me. As anth...

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commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2018
4 points

Speaking is one form of communication - written being another. There are many fluent speakers that communicate poorly. I am a person who stutters. I have joined a Toastmasters club that allows me t...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2018
1 points

Not at all, everyone deals with their stuttering in different ways but I would have never been able to control mine to the extent that I do now without trying to be comfortable with stuttering. ...

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postr/StutterFeb 23, 2018
2 points

Question

Question Have someone here tried to solve physical side of stuttering, by that i mean stuff like breathing exercises( swimming, yoga), circulation( supplements, some other things i dont know) or anyth...

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