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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2022
2 points

I feel you, I'm in the same boat. Generally there are employers out there who are understanding and are willing to look past the issue. The only way i was able to land a good job was through doing int...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2022
1 points

I highly believe you will. If you do it once then you’ve already broke through a huge barrier. I suffered a lot, and I’m still here because once I started stuttering more and more it just made me stro...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2022
1 points

(part 2) ​ What do I want to say with this is that I really really can't understand why the medical field does not carry on research regarding the diaphragm and stuttering. I can't find t...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2022
1 points

(part 1) Hi, Thanks for your honest and clear answer, I really appreciate that. First of all, I am in no means want to be aggressive in my comments. However I can imagine that it can be perceived th...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2022
1 points

I dont know her interest level in you but if she is more than willing to socialize with you through text and generally likes you, go and pursue it now. One thing about your speech, if she can look pas...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2022
1 points

https://westutter.org is a wonderful place to start. I'm happy to hear you are pursuing a potential avenue to your happiness! No matter what, your fluency is not at all a reflection of your worth. An...

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postr/StutterJun 11, 2022
59 points

(F21) Today I had to call the Bank for the first time after years of avoidance & although it was a stuttering mess, God, do I feel happy!!! :)

(F21) Today I had to call the Bank for the first time after years of avoidance & although it was a stuttering mess, God, do I feel happy!!! :) [deleted]...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2022
3 points

walk into the interview with your head held high, even if you're crapping yourself. fake it til you make it ;). what helps me start sentences fluently was stretching out the first syllable, and make s...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
1 points

Interesting. One thing you have going for you is that you didn’t seem to have a lot of anxiety that you’re dealing with. That’s great! Have peace where you are at. Because stress just increases stutt...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
2 points

Ok, I highly recommend the books that I mentioned above. Avoidance of words creates trauma in our body, and this trauma causes the stuttering to increase. And I think you need to do everything you ...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
2 points

I think it’s because you have a negative view about assertiveness or commanding attention from others. Maybe you equate powerful speaking with being a tyrant. Or you are just generally afraid of your...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
2 points

OP how old are you? If you are a bit older, such as in your mid twenties or more, I think your stutter may have gone away because you feel fully integrated into society in a way that gives you peace o...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
2 points

I think you’ve just got into a habit of fear induced body tension, and this tension attaches to the words that you have stuttered on in previous interactions. The program I mention below will decrease...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
3 points

I couldn’t tell you what the effects of the medication would have on your stuttering. But I don’t believe Xanax (Alprazolam) should be taken on the daily. It’s very addictive, and I’ve heard you will ...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
1 points

So I would really recommend the Dave McGuire course. They have an inexpensive self help book on Amazon called “Beyond Stammering: The Mcguire Program for getting good at the Sport of Speaking.” You ca...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
2 points

Mine has gone away too. I didn't so much stutter but blocked on words. I still do get it every now and again but it's not like it once was. I'm 37 now. When I was younger 13 - 23 i was afraid of calli...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2022
1 points

That's awesome. I wish I could think that way about my stutter. Working on it...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2022
12 points

I know how you feel, mine progressively has gotten worse as I got older. It’s going to sound cliche probably, but your best bet is keep doing what you’ve been doing. It’s going to suck. There are days...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2022
4 points

I think we all wish there was a magical cure to make it just stop but unfortunately there isn’t. Sometimes, when we are anxious about stuttering, it can actually make it worse. I’d suggest telling you...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2022
2 points

Congratulations much love sending positive to you and all the stutteres ❤️...

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