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postr/StutterJun 2, 2023
13 points

Interview with severe Stuttering

Interview with severe Stuttering I 21M recently went to several interviews and I was acing the questions but I would stutter on every word an I would look at the person face an I see like a face with ...

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postr/StutterJun 2, 2023
15 points

Eye contact enemy #1

Eye contact enemy #1 It’s gotten so bad. I’m at such a low point I don’t know how to pull myself out of it. I can’t even look my girlfriend in the eyes when I talk. I hit a block and instantly close...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2023
1 points

A little update everyone: I was asked to say my name 2 times and it was a 2-day exam so 4 times in total and I added "ma'am" before so I didn't stutter much even though I sounded a bit under confident...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2023
2 points

Yeah this is pretty much me. Speech therapy hasn't done much for me, and I'm wondering if it's because even though I've been working hard and practicing my instinct is still to never speak unless I ab...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2023
4 points

You need to find your own technique unfortunately. I have to do this as well. Sometimes I purposely talk like a robot because it tricks my brain and helps me talk without stutter. Time and forgiveness...

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commentr/StutterJun 1, 2023
1 points

My parents used to try and make me practice with them every night and I have to say that for a while it worked. And then I got bored of it so I'd stop trying and it would just get repetitive. So inste...

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postr/StutterJun 1, 2023
13 points

Did you ever get help by your parents doing speech therapy techniques when you where younger?

Did you ever get help by your parents doing speech therapy techniques when you where younger? I was sent to speech therapy many times and at different ages when I was younger. And to be honest I never...

Anticipation & AvoidanceParent & CaregiverSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEarly Concern & Onset+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2023
5 points

If you want the cash then go for it, don’t let your stutter decide your life for you. I used to be terrified of the thought of working and speaking to customers etc. I’ve worked a couple customer se...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
postr/StutterMay 31, 2023
11 points

Is deliberately going out of my comfort zone worth it?

Is deliberately going out of my comfort zone worth it? I've always worked on my family's farm and have never actually had an outside job before. This summer I'd like to make some extra money and I do ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
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postr/StutterMay 31, 2023
7 points

Facing stuttering when studying abroad

Facing stuttering when studying abroad This summer I'll be studying for some months in Japan and I suffer from a severe stutter since I was a child. I get by in my native language more or less but whe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2023
0 points

>Any tips will be helpful. Synonyms are key. If you are blocked, don't try to say what you're thinking, change the sentence with synonyms....

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2023
2 points

If the idea is that the stutterer hears themselves speaking fluently, then almost all stutterers don't stutter when they are alone. I occasionally record myself speaking alone, I even sometimes put o...

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2023
3 points

I had a very similar situation at my work last year. I asked a question after my colleague gave a presentation and really struggled to get my words out. It was awful, as I had never disclosed my stamm...

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commentr/StutterMay 30, 2023
2 points

I wouldn't really make me starting point for your learning, as starting is always important. I thought you are learning like me but not starting as we can't exchange words if you are actually starting...

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Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterMay 30, 2023
18 points

Tonight supposed to be great...

Tonight supposed to be great... Hi, I am a college student. Tonight I received an award for being one of the 8 students with highest academic records. But when the host asked me some questions, I stut...

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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
3 points

I stopped trying to date because it would always end in a "check please" as soon as they found out I stuttered. I realize there are people who don't mind but I don't want to filter through more people...

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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
1 points

My mom didn't even really acknowledge it tbh and I think it helped because I was never really self conscious about it but I still got mad when someone would mock me. That's just what kids do tho. I'm ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
26 points

When I was on dating apps I had in my bio stuff “if you can’t deal with a stutter keep on keepin on” to deter those kinds of people that actually read bios...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingDating & Romance
postr/StutterMay 29, 2023
63 points

Being rejected because of your stutter sucks

Being rejected because of your stutter sucks I was talking to guy on bumble and we were planning on going out on a date so I decided to tell him that I stutter when I speak. And he immediately unmatch...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
1 points

Just ignore stutter. My mom was always stoping me and reminding me I need to calm down and try repeat myself clear....

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