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commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
9 points

Me and a mate of mine once overhead some girls in a bar talking about how they found guys who stuttered cute - we both did and it did the trick. Seriously, most women couldn’t care less about it; they...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
2 points

Datings and making friends is hard even for fluent people. That also means people are as scared of meeting you. So try not to be negative about your speech, being negative is going to turn off people ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
2 points

I had 5 serious relationships that they loved me and they were amazing girls i broke up the most of them and also there a many girls that wanted me and i didn't want to... so cheers up, work on you...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
0 points

I don't really have a stutter(I joined this page because I'm grieving my dad and have recently started slightly stuttering, I think due to stress and anxiety), and I've been single for 4 years. like s...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
3 points

That is sometimes what i feel to that people are with me out of pity and that is a bad feeling...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
8 points

I think (new) girls more easily want to stay with you if you approach them and are less eager to leave, because they think “Awh he has a disability” which automatically makes people more nicer and sym...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2023
3 points

> I just want the same opportunities to grow as my peers, and I feel so stuck in life because nobody will give me a fair chance… You can start by giving yourself a fair chance. You can't affect ho...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterJul 1, 2023
4 points

Do any anti depressants help with fluency?

Do any anti depressants help with fluency? I've tried multiple ssri meds and it seems the drugs that sedate me or bring me down at all makes me less mentally sharpe and be way less fluent. Sometimes I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringStimulants & CaffeineRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2023
1 points

I also get that butterfly experience when i can't express as i want to. However, try to relax my friend. Life's not over yet. I was soo much depressed a while back but it gets better and better when ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 30, 2023
2 points

Not me, it actually makes me feel comfortable to know the other person understands. But sometimes believe it or not it can become a lowkey competition of who's more fluent. Which isn't a bad thing at ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJun 30, 2023
5 points

Heyy I’m 24f and I block like crazy too I realized it has got worst past couple of months because I think stress in life as I’m unemployed and looking for a job which is adding to my anxiety unfortuna...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 30, 2023
5 points

For us, neither stammering is our biggest enemy nor the outside world. OUR BIGGEST ENEMY IS OUR FEAR!! You deal with it. Congrats mate!...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2023
2 points

Bro I thought I was the only one that felt like this and it made me feel so bad because I kinda hate hearing other people stutter it makes me cringe and it annoys me and makes me imagine how other non...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 29, 2023
7 points

Need guidance on where to get help with speech block

Need guidance on where to get help with speech block I apologize in advance if this isn’t the right place for this question. I have a speech block problem and it’s effecting my confidence. It seems to...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)+1 more
postr/StutterJun 28, 2023
9 points

Do you get more nervous to talk to other people who stutter?

Do you get more nervous to talk to other people who stutter? It always scares me to talk to others who stutter because it's like my biggest fear and insecurity are right in front of me and that's real...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2023
2 points

As a hypnotist and former stutterer myself, I can say your experience isn't surprising. The need to know and not trust what we don't know is a trait shared by many stutterers. Part of the issue with s...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2023
3 points

You actually have asked several questions, so I’m going to try to answer them. Your first example does sound like stuttering, but the 2nd one doesn’t. Stuttering is not common; it affects 1% of the po...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2023
3 points

Reading this post super anxious from a work presentation in front of about 120 people (half online). Stuttered more than I usually do and was definitely nervous. Was my first presentation in person si...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2023
3 points

Hello! You will be great, and if not, that’s okay too. I had to do a mock trial for a class. I could not start at all. I had my index cards, was looking right at the words and nothing would come out. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2023
2 points

If you stop and think through the scenario of stuttering in front of a large group. Its an irrational fear. Whats the worst that CAN happen? Do you really think a group full of people will laugh at yo...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & Monitoring