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commentr/StutterJun 22, 2024
4 points

Recently I’ve been allowing myself to stutter. I went to see the director of a company to speak about work experience and I decided just to stutter because I realized it would be easier to take long...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2024
0 points

Nope. You should not engage in voluntary stuttering. It will make it worse. What one should engage in is speaking despite the stutter when you have to. It's the worst thing to go out of your way to st...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2024
2 points

“Less” and “won’t work” aren’t very descriptive. I said “less impactful”. If you engage in voluntary stuttering, your stutter will impact your life less by making it easier for you to express your...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2024
4 points

I tried to stutter more on purpose once. But my stutter is very mild and very situation + anxiety dependent, so I went days without stuttering and forgot about doing it. Then a situation comes where...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2024
1 points

If you do this for the purpose of stuttering less it won't work though ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2024
1 points

For reference, I grew up in the 80’s in “nice” town in CT and I was a shy girl, so that may explain some differences? Honestly, it makes me furious that I’ve learned how to “speak” again, and so many...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2024
4 points

I try to stutter on purpose any time I can, makes it less impactful for me and gives me a sense of control over it...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2024
28 points

Allowing yourself to stutter is *one of the top habits that will make your stutter less impactful to you*. See my recent post for details....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2024
1 points

Hello my beloved little brother. Let me share some knowledge I have gathered over the years overcoming fear of stuttering and other things in my life. First thing I went to do is go outside and talk t...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2024
2 points

The fact that you are very afraid means that these habits will likely lead to similar results as me! Just p-p-plan to start very small and sssssstay there until you a-a-aare ready to move forward. Y...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2024
1 points

its sad that most pws will never try your recommendations because it goes against what our brain tells us to do (not show our stutter to others) i can guarantee that a majority of pws can start start...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJun 20, 2024
21 points

How I dramatically and sustainably reduced my debilitating stutter blocks

How I dramatically and sustainably reduced my debilitating stutter blocks TLDR - I dramatically and sustainably reduced my blocks by : letting others h-h-hear my repetitions, beginning on a normal si...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+3 more
postr/StutterJun 20, 2024
1 points

How I dramatically and sustainable reduced my debilitating blocks

How I dramatically and sustainable reduced my debilitating blocks TLDR - I dramatically and sustainably reduced my blocks by : letting others h-h-hear my repetitions, beginning on a normal size exhale...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2024
3 points

Speech therapists have begun to address the emotional and psychological sides of stuttering. I am a recently retired slp and I used a heavy emphasis on the counseling emphasis but we also worked some...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency TechniquesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2024
10 points

My answer is finding **good** therapy. If you're blocking now and you weren't before, for some reason you are more worried or fearful or unwilling to show any stuttering. Try to find some safer speaki...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyAnxiety & Social JudgmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2024
2 points

Stand in front of a mirror, make eye contact with yourself and do voluntary repetitions....

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2024
1 points

Ahh I sympathize with you, I understand it’s very difficult. Practicing staying in the moment when you feel the feelings will help you master them quicker. Look up gradual exposure....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2024
1 points

Probably try what the other person said though. Exposure is the best way to help when it comes to stuttering. Some meds can help but it’s not a full proof solution without getting out there and talkin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2024
2 points

I'd say skip the meds and go for desensitisation. Keep exposing yourself to situations. It's gonna feel HORRIBLE at first. But it WILL get better. Start small - ordering a drink at a bar/food etc. K...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2024
1 points

With hard uncomfortable work, It is possible and important to reduce the hard, silent blocks caused by a mild panic response. 1. In front of a mirror, making eye contact with yourself, practice vo...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques