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commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2022
2 points

It's hard to live with your stutter having such a impact on your life. I recommend seeking out good therapy. It helped me a lot. I used to worry about things like that and now I don't. Blocking is sti...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2022
2 points

This. Speech therapy help me not to speak because the techniques didn't really work for me, but to be confident and build good speaking habits. Speaking slower, actually breathing and finding natura...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2022
3 points

Great comments from the others. Seeing the results of leaving your comfort zone takes time. Stick with it! Gradually situations at work will get easier, maybe it takes months, for me it took years be...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2022
6 points

Man, if you work hard, are nice to others, everything will be fine. Others are just happy to see you aren't perfect either! Just because you show your weaknesses doesn't mean others have none. You'll ...

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2022
2 points

Im in my early 20s so I was in your shoes not to long ago. Just literally don't GAF about what people think of your stutter. They can F off. Go get good something. Youre 17 so I assume youre a senior....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2022
2 points

Charisma comes from eye contact, facial expression, body language, the actual words, tone, timing, phrasing, and enunciation. Watch your favorite charismatic person and you’ll see those things....

Emotional Experience
Hope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2022
1 points

I'm not saying you're trying to diagnose me or anything, but it probably is a thing I could be diagnosed with if I saw a professional about it. But I wouldn't like it. I am 100% open to suggestions i...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2022
8 points

The thing that helps me the most out of everything is confidence, my speech therapist tried teaching me tricks and tips but it never worked, iv taught myself over the past few years that forcing mysel...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2022
2 points

I certainly know that fear, but I find that, and I think many of the other comments on here are saying the same thing, the fear of what might happen is so much worse than when/if it actually does happ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2022
3 points

Improved way too much, at least confidence wise. It's always there, but moving out to study, made me basically do everything by myself, which forced to go out of my comfort zone....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2022
3 points

That’s awesome! This job will probably desensitize you to rejection, and provide a ton of opportunities to work on confidence and your speech....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2022
1 points

Well the only thing that could remove a stutter in my eyes is gaining confidence. Because we can speak fluently alone, why, because we are confident that NO ONE CAN JUDGE US WHEN WE ARE ALONE. If we f...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2022
11 points

Because life is a fuckin' bitch, my dude. But as others have said, exposure. Throw yourself into difficult situations until they aren't difficult any more. I'm 37 and still stutter, but I caught mys...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
postr/StutterFeb 18, 2022
26 points

I think I just found out how to control my stutter

I think I just found out how to control my stutter Today I’ve had so much confidence because my stutter has been so easy to maintain. I always talk slower and feel like when somebody talks to be I nee...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesHiding & ConcealmentQuality of Life+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2022
8 points

Please don't ever tell someone seeking help they have a permanent disability. Many people have overcome this so-called "permanent disability." Some of us tried and failed several times before finding ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2022
5 points

It disagree on one point. I think a stutterer should choose a career that involves speaking, even a ton of speaking. I think stutterers really limit themselves and would be surprised what they are cap...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2022
10 points

You learn to manage it as you get older. Ages 13-18 were definitely the hardest for me. My stutter caused a lot of distress for me. Now I'm in my early 30s and have a successful career that involves s...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2022
2 points

It's one of the best decisions I've ever made, the thought can be daunting at first, but you'll thank yourself in the long run...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2022
3 points

Yes, it’s a difficult program. It requires an increasing amount of courage and commitment! Especially the first few months and sets of contacts. But I have been seeing the results. Not only in my spee...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2022
3 points

Well said👏🏼 I’ve been a member on the programme for almost 6 years now, and I can’t recommend it enough. It takes hard work and discipline, but the results are worth it in the end 👌🏼...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride