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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2022
17 points

Stuttering is a funny thing. The more you try to avoid it, the more it comes. The more you want to impress someone, the more it comes. The more you want to prove yourself, the more it comes. The mor...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & PrideMindset shift
postr/StutterDec 25, 2022
67 points

Desensitizing myself to the fear of being judged has been the single most important thing I've done overcome stuttering

Desensitizing myself to the fear of being judged has been the single most important thing I've done overcome stuttering ...

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commentr/StutterDec 25, 2022
1 points

Mainly being more fluently consists of getting used to your own skin...So mainly getting used to social interactions and speech therapy and gaining confidence by maybe doing a hobby but for any PWS so...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2022
2 points

Same for me! Working in retail helped me step out of my comfort zone and just not care what people (customers) thought when I stuttered. I will most likely never see them again....

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2022
8 points

Yes everything you just said I've experienced 100%...I try to take care of my looks so the girls that really liked me didn't care too much. But yeah it's very hard watching all your friends picking up...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2022
2 points

What? I thought Block derived from the difficulty of pronouncing because of stuttering?(I am not good to describe the exact dyscoordination in the brain with the neurological terminologies which will ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2022
2 points

Mine has greatly improved over the past 5 years, it still comes up frequently. The greatest obstacle I had to overcome was my comfort in speaking situations and self confidence. I always mention my st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2022
3 points

My stuttering has improved a lot from my High School days. Back then, it was a high deal if I stuttered, and that added pressure to not stutter was counterproductive. Now I don't give an F. If I fa...

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Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2022
2 points

Half of folks here have improved their stuttering to certain degree and looking to share their learnings. Third of folks here are looking for help because they're lost, and the remaining just want to ...

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Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
1 points

You 100% right, and I've gone through the same good & bad cycles through out my life. Iĺl be almost 100% fluent for a few months then fall back into a hole and be like 5% fluent with max anxiety f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
0 points

We all have our opinions, but I also know we didn’t choose to be born this way and it wouldn’t hurt us to benefit ourselves....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
4 points

I was told I’m delusional for not letting strangers opinions get to me. You can’t help people who don’t want it...

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Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
2 points

I myself had speech therapy throughout elementary- high school and speech therapy never helped. Ive beat my stutter a year ago. I’ve been suggesting the book that has helped me and can literally help ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
20 points

Have had five speech therapists. Did better while in therapy, but I think that was because I was radically modifying my speech mechanics and tone. Learned a lot about how to reframe stuttering as so...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideFluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
postr/StutterDec 24, 2022
12 points

Stutter sub Reddit forum

Stutter sub Reddit forum I’m just wondering if anyone here actually thinks their stutter can improve? I tried to be active here and help others find hope but there’s so much negativity and defeated mi...

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Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
0 points

I did everything his book says...reading aloud daily and affirmations---no improvement!!!! And the "crutches" he reccomends are only usefull if one knows what they will stutter on before it happens....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
1 points

Yes, most ppl w social anxiety do not stutter, but that proves nothing. PWS block bc of fear of remembering previous distressing talking situations. You block when ordering coffee bc of years of *no...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
1 points

I used the knowledge I’m giving out to eliminate my stutter 95% over a year ago. Honestly, I get more fluent and comfortable every passing week/month. The only thing I rely on is my small set of ski...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
0 points

It’s very doubtful that any medication will do anything permanently. This is ok bc those meds have some very troubling side effects. However, there are free and safe “cheat codes” that will permanen...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
3 points

Oh yeah big time. Considering stuttering ruined my life..but I don't let those thoughts stay in my mind for too long considering I love my family & they need me, even though I am a burden to them ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Frustration & AngerSuicidal Ideation & High DistressAcceptance & Pride