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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2016
1 points

Honestly... putting myself in situations where I HAVE to speak clearly has helped me a lot. I got a job out of college working in a loud manufacturing setting (a paper mill), and I basically spent at ...

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Employment & CareerHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2016
2 points

I know! It feels so much better to be yourself. Okay, sometimes it frustrates me thát I stutter. But always trying to hide it gave me more stress, absolutly! ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJan 19, 2016
18 points

Hello, I stutter!

Hello, I stutter! So I started to listen to a few episodes of Stutter Talk and I had a not so subtle revelation: * **Going covert with my stutter, hiding it, substituting (circumlocution) or silence...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2016
1 points

My stutter is very mild, I'm a very lucky person in this regard so it's not too bad for me, most people who I work with, they don't know I have a stutter, the only person who does know is my team lead...

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postr/StutterJan 18, 2016
6 points

Hello!

Hello! Hi there, I just subscribed, but I wanted to say hello and explain why I'm here. I have stuttered for as long as I can remember, since I could speak I guess. My parents subscribed to the "just ...

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2016
1 points

People hardly react at all - mine is quite mild, and I have many strategies for managing it, so there are numerous people who might not even know I have a stutter. When people do, they usually don't...

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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2016
8 points

did you stutter when you ordered or any other time that showed him?...

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Hiding & Concealment
postr/StutterJan 11, 2016
5 points

Stuttering at work

Stuttering at work Hello. I'm a 17-year-old and have stuttered my entire life. I got a job as a cashier when I had the 'good period'. But now I can't say a word and therefore, can't do my job. Have yo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJan 5, 2016
3 points

Emotional Story/Experiences/Dreams

Emotional Story/Experiences/Dreams I'm laying in bed here thinking where did my stutter first come from? As a child and up until 6th grade I didn't have a stutter at all, in fact I was one of the most...

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commentr/StutterJan 1, 2016
1 points

I'm also happy I found this sub. It's the only place that's somewhat active where I can relay how I truly feel about my stuttering. I almost never talk about how my stuttering affects me mentally in ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2015
2 points

Welcome :) We`re in a pretty similar situation i think. Im a 18 year old stutterer suffering from Blocks. Im a so called "closet stutterer" though. (I manage to hide it by not talking to much and chan...

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Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2015
1 points

There are some truth to these things. Speaking slowly and remembering to breath actually does help, and I've had multiple people say they haven't noticed my covert stuttering. But I get what you mean ...

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commentr/StutterDec 28, 2015
1 points

I tend to not stutter much at interviews since I tend to sort of "put on an act" of trying to seem more confident and professional than I really am. It really helps if you come into the interview prep...

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postr/StutterDec 27, 2015
3 points

Anyone pursuing a career in speech pathology?

Anyone pursuing a career in speech pathology? So I'm obviously a lifelong stutterer, otherwise I guess I wouldn't be posting here. I wouldn't say my stuttering is particularly severe, but definitely b...

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postr/StutterDec 25, 2015
6 points

Hitting a speed bump

Hitting a speed bump I am now 22 and for the last few years I have not had issues with my stutter. When I was 20 I got my first girlfriend and it felt like that relief of having another person to comm...

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commentr/StutterDec 24, 2015
1 points

When I used to play league, I didn't mind voice chat when playing with my friends. But when i play with strangers, I get a little self conscious because I know my info will be delayed and my substitut...

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postr/StutterDec 22, 2015
9 points

Job interviews... any tips?

Job interviews... any tips? I'm sure that I'm not the only one here who feels like they get looked over when it comes to promotions, or even gaining employment, regardless of your skills and knowledge...

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commentr/StutterDec 21, 2015
2 points

I don't say much if anything on CS:GO or the like. I sometimes talk with my friends but that is about it....

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postr/StutterDec 18, 2015
3 points

i want to start a youtube channel but i stutter...

i want to start a youtube channel but i stutter... ...

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postr/StutterDec 18, 2015
16 points

Hey everyone! I just came across this sub and I'm am beyond happy to see people here who know exactly what I go through everyday and sharing your tips and experiences.

Hey everyone! I just came across this sub and I'm am beyond happy to see people here who know exactly what I go through everyday and sharing your tips and experiences. I'm 24 years old. I've stuttered...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more