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postr/StutterMay 12, 2025
11 points

How do I start becoming better socially even though I have a stutter?

How do I start becoming better socially even though I have a stutter? So I (M21) Keep letting my stutter ruin my life. I don't try to talk to anybody, I don't ask anybody out on dates, I've never aske...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2025
1 points

In my experience it can get a lot better (I'm 60 and I've stuttered since age 4), it might not ever fully go away but (and this is huge) it can get to the point where it's barely a problem. I had lo...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2025
2 points

over the past two years, i’ve been really making a conscious effort to sort of rewire my brain. for one, i realize that it’s mostly psychological, as i don’t stutter when i’m talking out loud to mysel...

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Overthinking & MonitoringSituational VariabilityMindset shift+1 more
postr/StutterMay 11, 2025
19 points

How I turned my stutter into a superpower

How I turned my stutter into a superpower I’ve had a stutter most of my life, and this is the first time I’ve ever really opened up about it publicly. Got interviewed recently and ended up talking abo...

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commentr/StutterMay 11, 2025
1 points

I learnt somewhere that a typical stammer is more of a psychological cause related to brain programming than a physical problem. If we could reprogram those affected memories in our brain, then it’s a...

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Overthinking & MonitoringTrauma & PsychologicalMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2025
1 points

I learnt somewhere that a typical stammer is more of a psychological cause related to brain programming than a physical problem. If we could reprogram those affected memories in our brain, then it’s a...

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Overthinking & MonitoringTrauma & PsychologicalMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2025
3 points

It doesn't get better. But you will start to give less fuck about it as time goes on. The less fucks you give, the less it will affect you and might just improve your fluency. I am 39 now and I freel...

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Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2025
3 points

I definitely have that type of mindset, but the fact that I can now think of someone who has a wonderful career and future while simultaneously living with a stutter just makes me realize more that I ...

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Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2025
4 points

Exactly. I worked on building my own self confidence to know that I add to conversations. I’m funny and friendly and charming and I listen well. Why wouldn’t people want to talk to me? That sounds coc...

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Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2025
1 points

To be honest, sometimes I pep-talk myself, other times I have to gaslight myself "You're a badass!" "They can't hurt you" "Anyone who taunts you isn't worthy of you" "your biggest battle is behind you...

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Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
postr/StutterMay 9, 2025
65 points

You can do more than you think

You can do more than you think I’m a woman with a moderate to severe stutter. I can’t hide it, also I don’t try. I stutter openly in every conversation that I have, and I have a lot of them. I’m gradu...

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postr/StutterMay 8, 2025
45 points

The only thing that's worked for me (and why it can work for you too)

The only thing that's worked for me (and why it can work for you too) I know this has been posted here a few times but I'm going to share it again because it is the MOST IMPORTANT tool I've found and ...

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commentr/StutterMay 7, 2025
6 points

Acceptance is the only way. We have the privilege to have a daily challenge that is constantly humbling us. I know it sucks at times, but with the right outlook you can turn it to your advantage. Thin...

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Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
postr/StutterMay 7, 2025
7 points

Feeling desperate right now

Feeling desperate right now Hello fellow stutterers, I'm M19 and I'm actually writing this at a moment of desperation right now because my stutter is getting a hold of me again and I just wanted to ge...

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commentr/StutterMay 7, 2025
6 points

Remember that the most important thing is how you react to it, not anyone else. If you cut yourself slack to not give a fuck and brush it off, so will others....

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Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2025
27 points

Don't beat yourself up. I stutter all the time at work and I used to be self conscious about it but now I give no fucks. I am what I am and I can get through it. So can you. This is a minor blip in yo...

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Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2025
4 points

Go out and expose yourself like exposure therapy. This time stutter on purpose, try to stutter, it goes against what most stutterers think. Expose yourself, do things you fear, and deliberately try to...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2025
3 points

Finally have a job, make random phone calls everyday, order food and drinks at the counter instead of having to do it on the app. Be more happy and approachable to others, start conversations....

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2025
7 points

mm nothing i guess haha i live like I dont have a stutter...

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commentr/StutterMay 6, 2025
10 points

Try to stutter instead. Purposely stutter. Do not fight it. Make the giant that is stuttering insignificant like an old senile person....

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindset shift