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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2017
4 points

For me personally it is all about the anticipatory stress, if i dont have any i can just talk freely and talking seems like it doesnt cost any effort. Last night i was hanging out with a friend and f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2017
2 points

On average I'm more fluent if I've just woke up, I think it's because my body's still calm. So many differences between people. This is why get angry at the lack of research done. Any scientist should...

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Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/FlightResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2017
1 points

Most people don't know I stutter, 15 years ago - everyone knew. I've gotten more confident and fluent over the years, but this past year my anxiety has gotten bad - and unsurprisingly, it let to more ...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med OutcomesSituational Variability
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2017
3 points

I have recently started taking anxiety medication. I started having these really bad blocks while at work. Usually it would happen when I was on speaker (a headset we would have to wear to take orders...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesTherapy & Professional
Stress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med OutcomesSeeking Therapy
postr/StutterFeb 1, 2017
7 points

Why is it that if someone calls me early in the morning before so I am up, my stuttering is so terrible?

Why is it that if someone calls me early in the morning before so I am up, my stuttering is so terrible? Whenever I get woken up by a phone call I can never speak the slightest bit of fluency, well mo...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2017
1 points

Thats a Good question. I really dont know to be honest But by retaining my semen i experience that my anxiety goes away completely. And after a Night of fapping my anxiety levels are sky high. Try it ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2017
2 points

Think I stutter more than you from how you've described yourself but yes mine is also hugely anxiety based. Need to see a doctor for medication and they would try different doses and types to see wha...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2017
5 points

Same I have pretty bad social anxiety and I am absolutely adamant that if I was 'normal' as in much less anxiety I would be much more fluent. Example, I could always speak perfectly fluent with my s...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2017
1 points

Because for some people it's more based on anxiety than genetics and when you're alone there's absolutely no anxiety because only you can hear you stutter. ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightExperiential Association
postr/StutterJan 31, 2017
3 points

Anxiety medicine?

Anxiety medicine? Has anybody ever thought about or tried taking anxiety medication to help with there stutter? I believe that my stutter is anxiety based due to the fact that I only stutter during c...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2017
3 points

Most likely anxiety. You're probably not worried about stuttering when you're alone, but the minute you're speaking in front of someone that anxiety & fear kicks in....

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2017
10 points

I have the same deal. I believe it is anxiety when talking to a person that triggers the stuttering?...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2017
4 points

I think what's angering people on here the most about your post is how you approach the stuttering as if it were a "problem" that is self-induced. I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt though, beca...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2017
1 points

I experience the same thing. I don't know if it's because talking with my parents is more natural and uncalculated -- more "off the cuff."...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightExperiential Association
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2017
3 points

Your intentions are in the right place, and I'm sure he will appreciate that. I know it's easy for a stutterer to "shut off" when the topic of stuttering and moreso improving the stutter comes up. I m...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Hope & MotivationStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2017
12 points

To everyone in this sub, The negativity in this sub stems from the young demographic in this sub. I know I'm of the minority being in my thirties and when I first found this sub, I wrote a genuine o...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightMindset shiftHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2017
3 points

I think it's the cardio.. it forces you to breath deep (which you apply in speaking) and I think it releases more endorphins which relieve anxiety....

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Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2017
1 points

Interesting you say that cuz I remember when I was doing insanity (the exercise program), I was smooth as water. Must be the breathing that improved.. and the decreased anxiety that comes with exercis...

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Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2017
3 points

Well, this was about 20 years ago so bear with me as I try to remember - many of the skills she taught me were breathing-related. What we did was read. I read out loud to her and to myself (recorded) ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Mindfulness & BreathingPhysical TensionPublic Speaking+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2017
1 points

I have pretty bad allergies & I've noticed that I stutter significantly more when my allergies are bad. Anything impeding my breathing has a negative impact....

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms