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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2024
1 points

Have you tried practicing voluntary repetitions in front of a mirror? Do you use the scientifically correct type of breathing - beginning on an exhale? Do you make eye contact? Try those before bra...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
2 points

If somebody makes fun of you. Point it out. Say "Who are you laughing about?" If they keep quiet, look at their face point out a deformity and point it out "You have a stain on your face." Make sure t...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
1 points

Before asking him first, in the mean time, I'd assume he or she wants to finish their sentences. When you want to speak for them, ask yourself if the reason is because they are stuttering in that mom...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
1 points

Honestly, the safest bet is just to wait patiently. But asking him about it is a viable option as well!...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
1 points

i second that you should ask what they’d like. personally, i like people to wait for me unless i’m really having trouble & they’re totally sure of what i’m going to say....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
1 points

I have a similar issue. I can be 100% fluent in all casual conversation but if I need to explain something or request something I stutter. I suffered an abusive childhood and I was prevented from voic...

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Trauma & PsychologicalPropositionality & WeightSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
0 points

From my own experience, depending on how severe your stutter is, I would politely let the person I'm speaking to that I have a speech impediment and continue with what I am saying. It's a disclaimer a...

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commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
1 points

“Please, stop making fun me for something I have no control over.” - “Well, It’s your fault for taking it too personal.” Can’t make this shit up...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
5 points

A year ago my girlfriend’s cousin made fun of my stutter and it bothered me so much. I explained to my GF how it hurt me and she didn’t rlly understand at first until I literally broke it down to her....

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
-1 points

He is your brother. Give him the benefit of the doubt. At the same time, don’t be vulnerable to him or explain yourself to him again. He will simply not understand and you’d be giving him ammo to hurt...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
-1 points

As a director you're allowed to be animated and move your hands with your words to help you flow through the words...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
1 points

Yes, but for most people, those idea are too vague. Make eye contact and begin slowly and on an *exhale*. As much as possible, get used to others hearing your brief voluntary repetitions...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
1 points

Sound like your friend is not mature to understand this. You should separate from him. Friends come and go, this is normal. The most important is the love and care of yourself. That's what we have to ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
15 points

I am so sorry this happened to you. Our loved ones should be the ones supporting and understanding us but more often than then not they just aren’t. Try to draw a strong boundary with him over this....

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2024
1 points

At this age it’s normal for them to be stuttering so don’t make a big deal out of it. But a tip my Spanish teacher does is to let her know if I’m willing to speak today. For me speaking is a bit optio...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2024
10 points

I don't care what their true intentions are, it's very infuriating to me. It's not cute, and it's not attractive. Treat me like anyone else and don't mention it, or ask me if I want them to finish m...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesShame & EmbarrassmentListener Reactions
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2024
1 points

Sorry, sure you didn't mean so,in my opinion you just wrote a very depressing story that, in my opinion, is absolutely not true!  E.g. this: --  "we do not realize how bad our speech is. To us, it...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social JudgmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2024
6 points

“Taking a breath” may seem like it works a little bit , but there is another option that will work much more effectively, while also increasing the smoothness of your speech, and decreasing your fear...

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Mindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2024
1 points

Hi! I relate to you very closely and guess what, I’m in nursing school LOL! The one profession where you’re constantly talking & I also have had tons of customer service jobs where I constantly had to...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideFluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2024
1 points

For me I take and on the exhale I try talking, if I stutter; I stop. I don’t try to force it. I just try again until it works (and it will) Just have to have some self confidence...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries