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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2023
3 points

I was reading at a college level in 8th grade. When we did reading aloud, it would be so infuriating to have the teachersay words I blocked on. 1 - Because I knew the word, it was my speech hanging me...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifeAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2023
8 points

My school thinks the faster you answer and talk the more you’re prepared, when I was asked a rather difficult question in 9th grade I thought for 3 seconds and the teacher called someone else, it wasn...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2023
3 points

It seems to me that you paid a lot of attention to your speech at that moment. I don't know if when you spoke slowly, you were thinking about the words accompanied by some feeling. The issue of words...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJul 19, 2023
11 points

Never stuttered when alone, now I can't stop.

Never stuttered when alone, now I can't stop. I've been a lifelong stutterer, but one thing has always remained constant. When I read out loud, no matter what, pronouncing certain stutter inducing con...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2023
1 points

For anyone wondering what THINK BLIPS is, it's : True Helpful Inspiring Necessary Kind This helps in social situations, especially for I stutterer where I get to constantly filter words in my head ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2023
1 points

I try this too and it is effective when I remember and the acronym THINK BLIPS just works for my stutter and in social situations....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
1 points

I get that. Rarely I can be like that with a spontaneous question. It makes sense too why not lingering helps more....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
2 points

I always dreaded those ‘going around the room and tell everyone your name and something else’ and I would always either make up an excuse to get my ass outta there…. Or say ‘I forgot’ as well and just...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
2 points

Navigating professional presentations can be challenging, especially when you have concerns about your stuttering. Ultimately, the decision of whether to present or not is up to you, and it depends on...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
2 points

In my opinion, I might say something like, "I can do the presentation if no one else wants to do it." And then before it starts do an ice breaker that you have a stutter....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
1 points

If this sub didn’t hide all the post that mention him, you could see actual first hand accounts of real people. I messaged a guy probably over a year ago after seeing him post a negative stuttering st...

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commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
1 points

If this sub didn’t hide all the post that mention him, you could see actual first hand accounts of real people. I messaged a guy probably over a year ago after seeing him post a negative stuttering st...

Community & SupportAnticipation & Avoidance
Research & ResourcesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
1 points

I agree, I think it distracts you from the "main word" I guess you could call it. I'd stammer if I just said "McChicken sandwich and fries" so by adding "I'd like a" or "can I get the" it helps the wo...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
2 points

I also have struggled with ordering food sometimes, I usually can’t just say the name of the food or drink alone, so I always start with “I would like the”, I almost never stutter whatever I’m orderin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
postr/StutterJul 18, 2023
11 points

Anyone else in the same boat?

Anyone else in the same boat? Technically we are all in the same in some respect! Long story short I used costal breathing to control my stammer and the difference between as night and day once I kn...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological RhythmsAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2023
7 points

If I was in your position, I’d get up there and tell them “bare with me here, I’ve got a stutter. This might take a while” or something like that. Start it off with a joke to help break the ice. If ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJul 18, 2023
11 points

Mentioning your stuttering to co-workers

Mentioning your stuttering to co-workers Hi all, First post here. I have a question regarding stuttering and having to do professional presentations. My co-workers think it would be a good idea if I'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2023
1 points

You speak truth, stammering is one hell of a curse like I’m in the same boat as you I’m also learning mandarin but I look like r3tard because I can’t speak it when I’m the best in the class to write/t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2023
5 points

If it's super obvious and I'm struggling so hard, I just want to get it over with. So I kinda wish they would complete the sentence for me. Sometimes the person I'm talking to is impatient and it's ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionListener ReactionsFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJul 17, 2023
3 points

When I get stuck this bad.. I'll signal for a pen or something or I pull my phone out and type it and show them 🤣 Been a while since I've had to do that. And you not lying 30 seconds being stuck f...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution