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commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
1 points

You dont stutter all the time right, so you know how fluent-like speech sounds/feels. It would be great if we could artificially create this type of speech....

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
1 points

exactly! So i was hoping that there is a way to get this feeling 24/7 without exerting conscious control while speaking. Perhaps relaxation directly targeted to the vocal area for example....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
1 points

I don't have experience specifically in what you are saying. But being concious about my vocal chords has helped me tremendously. Although I don't think I can maintain it forever, since it's a conciou...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
1 points

I noticed that i can exert less tension while speaking by simply focusing on my vocal cords and saying stuff with less tension. This does help to a certain extent and might be perfected to speak in th...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
2 points

That's exactly how I'd describe mine. I can control it in certain situations like restaurants and phone calls now though. What I do is I conciously relax my chest and mouth area. I don't really bre...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2017
0 points

Also your DEAD wrong at least in my case. In many situations like when I'm alone, on the phone or job interviews, I can control my stutter with alot of will power, speed control and other techniques a...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2017
1 points

I thought I would add onto this guy. Just another small tip that may help you. I'm an 18 year old college student going through the same thing as you right now. I've recently noticed that when I come ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2017
1 points

Hi. I have been through how you feel and even now there are moments when I get anxious or depressed because of my stuttering. But here's the thing you can be an efficient communicator despite your stu...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2017
1 points

i know what that feels like. to just feel like a slave to your voice. it's the worst when you know exactly what you need to say but you just have to sit there and fumble with your mouth while everyone...

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Hope & MotivationFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2017
2 points

I'll share what's worked for me: Slowing down your speaking to an incredibly slow rate. Breaking down the word(s) into their respective sounds and elongating every syllable if possible. If I was to ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2017
1 points

I've been on holiday over the last 4-5 days. Finally got the chance to see people's responses to this. I'm glad that people like it and see this as helpful. That's the idea. For me to share with you...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2017
1 points

They work but you have to do them on a daily basis. My speech gets better when I am making a concerted effort not to avoid speaking situations. It is hard for me to keep up in the long term, but I hav...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2017
1 points

For most people, they need to learn to live with stuttering like other people with disabilities. Accept stuttering as a part of you, then learn to cope with it through speech therapy or other coping m...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideFluency TechniquesValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2017
1 points

Hi, Ftus. Sorry to hear about your troubles. I know the feelings all too well. When I was your age, I had very similar thoughts of "when will this just go away?". I waited, waited and waited, and ...

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Seeking TherapyAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2017
2 points

At least with me, it gets better the more I practice using correct fluency techniques. PM me if you want a list of the ones my old therapist gave me....

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2017
3 points

>being fluent This shouldn't be the goal. You should practice _managing_ your stutter. That's the main thing! Whether you'll be fluent eventually is secondary to this....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2017
2 points

What I learnt from my speech therapist was to replace the sound at the start of a word with an easier-to-say familiar sounding one; For example, say you were stuck on the word "book" , try saying it w...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2017
1 points

Encouraging video Chaz. I tend to talk on the slow side but I still stutter, maybe the exhaling technique would help. I totally get what you say about things getting muddled in your mind. I think we s...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & MonitoringPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2017
1 points

Really good! I've adopted that method as well. And it makes you sound smarter and more deliberate in your speech. Good video!...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJan 3, 2017
12 points

One of my biggest issues as a teenager...

One of my biggest issues as a teenager... When I was younger I felt I had no control over my speaking. No control whatsoever! I would try and talk to people and would leave feeling defeated. I would a...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHelplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation