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commentr/StutterOct 18, 2016
2 points

You know that fear in your gut you get when you start to stutter? Change that to aggression! Be bold, be powerful stop being scared and putting yourself down. Harness that "nervousness" and transform...

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commentr/StutterOct 18, 2016
3 points

I've noticed the same thing, maybe it's because your voice changes? You are confident in your speech and don't expect to stutter so you dont. Yes, I had a job interview and had a cold at the same time...

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postr/StutterOct 17, 2016
8 points

My stutter is occasional. Is this frequent?

My stutter is occasional. Is this frequent? Hello guys, I'm pretty new to this sub, but not to stuttering. I didn't stutter as a kid and I started doing it when I was about 10-11 (now I'm 20). The thi...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
postr/StutterOct 16, 2016
26 points

I got a job working on national television

I got a job working on national television It's not a glamorous position at all (one of those 24/hr sales networks where you can buy knives and coins and shit), but I'll be speaking for up to four ho...

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commentr/StutterOct 16, 2016
1 points

Those people are assholes. You the man. Dont worry about it. Is your stutteting compounded by stress/anxiety? Try to relax and have fun. Hope it goes well for you. You are not alone ;) ...

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commentr/StutterOct 15, 2016
2 points

I could say that confidence has greatly helped me. The less I'm anxious about stuttering, the more I forget that I stutter. Confidence plus sleeping 8 hours a day, though good sleep is just my opinio...

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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2016
3 points

I'm 19 and in exactly the same position mate...I'm on the edge too. I want to see a doctor for medication for anxiety to help it, but just signing in at the doctors and trying to tell him how I feel i...

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postr/StutterOct 13, 2016
6 points

How can i get rid of my severe stutter, or at the very least get it to a point where it doesn't interfere with me

How can i get rid of my severe stutter, or at the very least get it to a point where it doesn't interfere with me Have had this shit since i was in 3rd grade or something and im 18 now. Its so bad tha...

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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2016
3 points

Generally, I believe this is a person-to-person situation. I don't particularly like informing my audience that I stutter before I speak. I don't mean to be condescending whatsoever when I say this, i...

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postr/StutterOct 13, 2016
3 points

I have a presentation tomorrow and am very nervous. Does anyone have any tips?

I have a presentation tomorrow and am very nervous. Does anyone have any tips? I've been stuttering ever since I can remember. More recently I've developed some ticks and twitches to go along with it....

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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2016
3 points

Definitely think stammering can be conducive to mental illness, namely anxiety but others such as depression too. British Stammering Association made this [tweet](https://twitter.com/stammer/status/78...

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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2016
6 points

That's a pretty broad question. I know my stuttering can lead to anxiety in some situations, during some periods of life it has led to depression. In the other manner, being frustrated, angry or anxi...

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postr/StutterOct 10, 2016
9 points

Stuttering & Mental Health Awareness Day

Stuttering & Mental Health Awareness Day Today, October 10th, is Mental Health Awareness Day. This day has got me thinking about stuttering and the connections it could have to mental health issue...

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commentr/StutterOct 9, 2016
1 points

Well, i took maybe about 20mg and even though i didn't stuttered, i was very anxious up there, like REALLY anxious. So the propranolol didn't helped my anxiety, only like a tiny bit maybe.. It sucks...

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commentr/StutterOct 8, 2016
1 points

I've noticed this too. I think that when I'm sleep deprived I just don't care and don't really think about what I'm saying - it results in me speaking my mind a bit more, less chance of anxiety in soc...

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commentr/StutterOct 8, 2016
1 points

This actually helped me few times reducing the anxiety that not only makes the speech but the whole well being impossible. Don't think you should get used to them though, it doesn't solve anything, ju...

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commentr/StutterOct 6, 2016
1 points

I think it has a lot more to do with passion and enenry than swearing. Whenever I am really passionate about something, I almost forget that I stutter. When you swear you are generally speaking with p...

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postr/StutterOct 5, 2016
1 points

Anyone have experiences with beta blockers/propranolol?

Anyone have experiences with beta blockers/propranolol? I have a presentation in 2 days and my doktor adviced me to take beta blockers to reduce anxiety and improve fluency...

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postr/StutterOct 3, 2016
5 points

Should i give dating a second try this weekend?

Should i give dating a second try this weekend? I have been on one date before. I had talked to this girl a couple of times drunk, and mostly on snapchat. She invited herself over to watch a movie, an...

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2016
7 points

I know a lot of people like to say that it's just the nature of stuttering. But let's try and analyse what could be affecting our speech more on some days. This is a topic that has troubled me a lot. ...

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