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Normal people always apologize for doing something wrong. It’s interesting that most stutterers say the word “sorry” with ease because they repeat it all the time and got used to saying it;-)...

for example, he had problems with saying his name to others. A block on his name. And it turned out that it was because of a very complex defence mechanism. Because if he said his name it would start...

Tips for words starting with the 'u-' or 'you-' sound? (AGAIN)

Tips for words starting with the 'u-' or 'you-' sound? (AGAIN) Hey guys! I had previously made a post stating how I stammer EXCLUSIVELY(mostly) at words with starting with the 'u-' or 'you-' sound.I'd...

I would say that I experienced both cases. Like your case, at times I stutter less because I feel safer with company. Like your twin brother's case which is what I'm going through at the moment, I s...

Its mostly psychological ,and based on your thoughts and habit You think in a way that makes you anxious while speaking outside ,while your brother is more outgoing ,I think then he doesnt feel the p...

Observing my blocks for many many years I discovered a thought, knowing or even feeling always preceded a block. Through much observing I found that sometimes I would forget to stutter on a feared wor...

bro i am a stutter and i do job in IT since 1 year ,changed two companies in this 1 year period. you wanna know what i got through many interviews i faced as a stammer. At my initial interviews where ...

Approaching people is not easy! I feel like thats the hardest part since a hard stutter right at the start of even just saying “hi” makes me want to absolutely die. But after that initial intro, I’ve ...

Ask for feedback if you don’t get the job. You will often get constructive feedback to work on. I have hired a few junior developers and it has always taken me 6 or 7 interviews to find someone I feel...

Listen man I work in IT, and I sound like an idiot all the time but customers and clients seem to like me regardless. I don’t think you sound as bad as you believe. I block a ton and sometimes have to...

I graduated with a CS degree in December 2020 and didn't get hired until the following July. I went through quite a few interviews. At first, I didn't disclose my stutter during the interviews and ju...

The more you avoid it the worse it will be. Keep at it and create and build on those confident experiences. Do something calming that you can take your time to speak. Also let her do most of the talk...

A book I read explains blocking in great detail and is the only explanation that I have ever felt relevant (after 30 years of stuttering). It is a learned defense behavior against stuttering repeats- ...

It feels like a habit. A habit loop which I want to exit but can't find a way out. I don't think it's subconscious because when I consciously try to stop stuttering and speak fluently, I just stutter ...

Blocking is something you do, not something that 'happens'. Therefore based on your definition is it subconscious. You learned to block (also subconsciously) and you can unlearn to block. It _feels_ u...

This is a tough one. Maybe just encourage him to speak slower and softer and don’t talk about stuttering with him, The more you build a mental framework around it the more it will get imbedded & h...

I have started stuttering age 25? Has anyone else?

I have started stuttering age 25? Has anyone else? I'm not really sure what's going on, for the past two weeks I have found myself getting caught on words while I'm trying to speak and I will be stuck...

fear of being interrupted makes my stutter and my secondary behaviors worse. there is no one to interrupt me when I am recording myself....

possible speech impediment or am i having anxiety over nothing?

possible speech impediment or am i having anxiety over nothing? heyyyy reddit fammm i work as a bagger at a grocery store and i always ask the customer “did you want bags?” or “you want bags today?” o...

And I did stutter and i told them mid interview that i don’t usually talk like this its just that I’m a bit nervous and they were okay...