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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2017
5 points

Lately, I have been. I have been reading out loud every day for about an hour every day. I've picked up a lot of things doing that and I have really slowed down my speech rate and I am starting to rea...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2017
2 points

I used to block a lot and then I tried changing my stutter to where if I feel a block I will just drag out a sound or repeat sounds and words. So far so good, I have blocked almost not at all and this...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Repetitions & ProlongationsBlocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2017
2 points

At first I was frustrated that I couldn't get the words quick enough, but I started paying less attention to my stuttering and focus on the project. That helped me a lot and as the time went by I star...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2017
2 points

Thanks, I didn't have much time for practice, but I did what I could do. There weren't as many people as I expected. When I started with the presentation I stuttered a lot, but as the time went by I s...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Public SpeakingSeverity & FluctuationAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2017
1 points

Treat it like rapping; like music. Float on top of the words. I know that sounds abstract but when I was going to AA I'd have to read paragraphs out loud (NIGHTMARE) and I would just kind of treat the...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
postr/StutterApr 3, 2017
13 points

Do I enable my SO, or am I helping?

Do I enable my SO, or am I helping? My SO has had a stutter his whole life. We've been together a few years and I love him to death. When we first started dating he did his exercises, practiced a rout...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyParent & Caregiver
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesHome Support
postr/StutterMar 31, 2017
12 points

How I stopped Stuttering

How I stopped Stuttering It's quite simple, I always had a stutter. It was very embarrassing, as I'm sure you know. One day I was watching TV and the singer of a band had a stutter, but when he sang, ...

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Situational VariabilityFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2017
1 points

Hey there! I'm glad you went with it. It feels great coming off of your first course, but will only continue to feel great if you put in the effort. Keep doing the contacts and making the calls, eve...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Therapy ExperiencesFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2017
6 points

Google "speech therapy" wherever you live. There should be many clinics that deal with stuttering. Speech therapy deals with many different aspects of stuttering, such as breathing, slowing your rat...

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Seeking TherapyFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2017
2 points

Sorry for the late post - I appreciate the mention. What I can tell you is it's all to do with mindset. This is especially apparent when you do deep research into how the bran works and your subconsci...

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Mindset shiftOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2017
1 points

I was never an overt stammerer but I use costal breathing and a sliding technique when I get really stuck. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
postr/StutterMar 22, 2017
22 points

Floyd Mayweather has a stutter but handles it pretty well, his stutter is like mine. I think he has a good speech therapist. Good few techniques in this video we can learn from.

Floyd Mayweather has a stutter but handles it pretty well, his stutter is like mine. I think he has a good speech therapist. Good few techniques in this video we can learn from. ...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesPositive Therapy Techniques
postr/StutterMar 20, 2017
7 points

I only stutter when I'm reading from a script or a set passage of words

I only stutter when I'm reading from a script or a set passage of words Anyone know how i could possibly turn this into my favour? Obviously the dream is to be able to present but without preparation ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
postr/StutterMar 19, 2017
0 points

This is known as the only effective appliance for stutter correction

This is known as the only effective appliance for stutter correction Despite of many difficulties I have encountered, I am finally able to publish all my views here. This method is attributed to a sma...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Situational VariabilityFluency TechniquesAssistive Devices+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2017
1 points

Yep!! Be sure to sing/rap in sentences and keep the airflow constant/maintained. I actually did it the other way around haha, I just started a new program and been consciously taking note of my airflo...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesSituational Variability
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2017
1 points

Precisely! And it's a such a genius idea to work on influencing your breathing positively while also getting entertained by music. I am not into rap music at all. In fact, I can't understand most of...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesSituational Variability
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2017
5 points

It is not the song itself that cures you, but the fact that you learn to keep constant positive airflow and the feeling that you can do it....

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesSituational Variability
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2017
3 points

Beyond Stuttering by Dave McGuire has been working for me. I actually joined the programme which is well worth it and teaches plenty of physical and psychological ways of combatting the stutter. The p...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindset shift
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2017
3 points

I suggest checking out Michael William's program. I am about a week in and I speak calmer and with more confidence. The focus is replacing stuttering with speaking more confidently, professionally and...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindset shift
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2017
2 points

Yes, I am aware of Michael Williams and his content. That's it - change the focus and reframe to a positive perspective. Keep going!...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindset shift