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commentr/StutterNov 22, 2022
1 points

Use that hate to do something about it. There is no cure and it is unlikely for adult stammers to stop stammering. However, there are things you can do to improve some of the bad habits you have fall...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 22, 2022
2 points

I agree with you that we should face feared letters rather than skipping it which is likely contrary to what his speech pathologist advices. Additionally, I think skipping is better than SLP fluency s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 22, 2022
3 points

I've felt the same way many times, I'm sorry you feel this way too. We can find comfort in knowing there are many of us out there, and lean on our family and friends for support. Just please, know th...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2022
8 points

Get comfortable stuttering. Stop trying to hide it from people. If they care, fuck em. Once you do that 90% of what you view as your stuttering is will stop presenting because all it really was was yo...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2022
3 points

I felt everything everyone said. I think the best thing we can do is accept our stutters and change our perspective about it. We are normal like everyone else. Everyone is unique in their own way. Our...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2022
3 points

Accept and be comfortable with your stutter. It’s apart of you so you won’t ever fully get rid of it but you learn how to manage it. Next is just putting yourself in situations you normally wouldn’t i...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2022
3 points

Exactly! It’s like why do we have to put in 10x more effort to do something that most of the population can do naturally? I have the same felling as you, could be worse. we just need to keep going ti...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Energy & Biological RhythmsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2022
1 points

This is exactly me. I actually get pissed off that I’m like this. It’s ruined a lot of stuff for me but at this point I just don’t care anymore, I just speak when I need to....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Frustration & AngerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2022
7 points

This! In my opinion stutterers have become too relient on negatively pre-evaluation (like anticipatory anxiety) and post-evaluating. So I agree in that either we should: * stop focusing on the bad e...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2022
3 points

I have the same problem. It’s not obvious that I’m blocking because I don’t have secondary symptoms, just looks like I’m frozen lmao. What I do when that happens is I say “I stutter, I didn’t forget m...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2022
2 points

Obviously, just slowing down is useless. People told me to do that for almost 2 decades. But i finally learned how to add in a few other supportive things, and now i'm near fluent, and i speak clear...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2022
4 points

I use to a have a fear of ordering out, but honestly as I’ve grown older, I’m 29, it’s becomes a piece of cake....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2022
3 points

Personally one of my biggest regrets was apologizing for stuttering around this girl I was hanging out with a bit and really into. Apologizing for who I am made me feel inferior and probably wasn’t a ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesShame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2022
5 points

Guys just one thing, nobody is a "fluent" speaker. Get this out of your head, as this will mess with your head. There is no perfection....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2022
1 points

I make sure I'm extra nice just to make sure I come off as a prick lol. One good thing stuttering does is humble you. I'm a very down the earth guy due to this shit....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2022
1 points

I'm a dentist now, still can't say my name if put under a little pressure, don't even worry about it, nothing is impossible. Your stuttering doesn't define you, ever....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2022
3 points

The same as you, I will do everything I can to be one of those who overcomed stuttering...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2022
1 points

can't ask a "controversial question" for poll answers if the unequivocal, objective answer is ✨no✨ it's not a "habit" to be broken by sheer force of will. do not repost this....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2022
2 points

I'm taking the 10m and then I can build up my life comfortably without too much stress. My stuttering gets triggered by stress (and tiredness). It can be frustrating sometimes to stutter, but 95% of t...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2022
2 points

I saw here that self confidence and will to being listen is crucial to being fluently someday Also saw that some drugs can help you (there wasn't a consence in the comments and wasn't a friendlyful ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more