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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2022
0 points

I thought it helped mine too but it actually made it worse - it took me 15 years and getting over one hell of a weed addiction to realise though. Since stopping I can control it better when needed bu...

Identity & DisabilityMeds & Substances
Acceptance & PrideHarmful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2022
5 points

So you basically purposely stutter on the block. So if you feel a block on the word pillow, you say p-p-p-p-pillow. Its great, but I would also recommend trying to purposely stutter in general. It hel...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2022
2 points

Mindfulness tips: * mindfulness focuses on restructuring the probabilities of (anticipating) stuttering * mindfulness teaches us that none of us have complete control over what we do. This brings wit...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2022
2 points

I'm not anxious at all when public speaking, actually - I simply know my limits. Speaking is very difficult for me; and my life has become a lot easier after I just accepted that and instead of active...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2022
3 points

I’ll agree to disagree. I think society should suck it up and have the patience to let us speak. It’s not a reality right now but it could be. I value people over companies and would love to see more ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2022
16 points

Mindfulness advice: * Every time you feel like **stuttering** isn’t working out the way you expected it to, or is too much for you to handle – say STOP. S – Stop, T- Take a Breath, O – Observe, P – P...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingEnergy & Biological RhythmsAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2022
1 points

I feel like what I’m about to say has already been said by everyone but ADVERTISE that you have a stutter. It takes the pressure off from yourself in trying to seem “perfect” and it will allow you to ...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2022
10 points

One thing that is common and mandatory for everyone that overcame their stutter, is they learned to give f#$& about what other people think or say about them. you need to work on desensitizing you...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindset shift+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2022
1 points

Not giving a flip about the opinions of what I call "the folks in the peanut gallery" was my eventual conclusion after so many years of stuttering, isolation, and resulting social and general anxiety....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideQuality of LifeHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2022
1 points

Yep, you kind of stepped in it with that one. My very shy, sweet daughter stabbed a boy in 6th grade with a pencil for the very same thing. You have to think of it like someone who is overweight or p...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2022
2 points

That’s an ideal goal but hard to achieve. Because most of us who stutters have been living most of our life anticipating and using those coping mechanisms to avoid and try to speak like how people wit...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2022
3 points

I don't think there is a 'bad habit' if it works unless it's annoying like loudly clapping hands. But usually coping techniques have a relapse effect, after a while it wears off so I suggest to let yo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2022
2 points

Recently I was also thinking if I have in my brain the ability to persuade myself like with a negative autosuggestion that I will not say something, therefore I must also have the ability to persuade ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2022
2 points

I see. Thanks. I thought it’s a bad habit to do like “moving fingers” to speak. I’ll do my best to have myself use it in all situations as i still am desperate until now to speak as how normal people ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2022
2 points

1. For sure - there are myriad options that all achieve similar goals. Namely the goals should be: (1) Increase awareness of unhealthy behavior (thoughts, actions), (2) Attenuate unhealthy thoughts ei...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2022
1 points

Been in the Navy 13 years now with a stutter. Actually a RDC (drill instructor) now. Just be confident, people will poke fun but fuck them. Just be your self, be confident! If you have any questions r...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2022
1 points

Stutter easily, take you time, maintain eye contact, so do not feel rushed to finish your sentences, and accept your stutter as part of you ( at least until we figure out a way to stop it). When you s...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2022
3 points

I am a 62 year old stutterer and Do not attempt to finish what he is trying to say....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
postr/StutterOct 13, 2022
15 points

Proud Stutter

Proud Stutter On this week's episode of the Pulse, Maya Chupkov discusses her podcast, "Proud Stutter", and her journey as a stuttering advocate. Please like, subscribe & comment! [https://youtu....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Public Awareness / MediaAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2022
2 points

My suggestion is to find a girlfriend who accepts you who you are including weaknesses. So go for it and don't let it bring you down if it doesn't work out....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance