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postr/StutterJun 27, 2015
3 points

I have finally found a way to control my stutter - Maybe you can do the same.

I have finally found a way to control my stutter - Maybe you can do the same. As some of you know - from my previous post. I attended a McGuire program course in Galway, Ireland. The first day was a ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2015
1 points

If you wouldn't mind, sure. It'd be interesting to see. I'm very excited and very persevered. Hopefully this could be a turning point in my life, with enough effort. ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2015
2 points

I was a first timer about half a year ago, and its INTENSE. Very useful especially for people that have a heavy stutter. If you focus 100% on the course, do as your told, dont try your own thing, you ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2015
2 points

The core of the program is the coastal breathing technique. Breathing through the diagram before you begin speaking and speaking when you exhale. That should reduce the frequency of stuttering. When y...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2015
2 points

I have done it in the past. It was a good experience and an interesting course. Sadly I couldn't hold on to the progress I made during my first course. After the first relapse I never was able to pick...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2015
1 points

Good luck. I havent done it but I know several people who have. Takes perseverance but can really give you a foothold on your speaking,...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
postr/StutterJun 21, 2015
6 points

So I'm going to attend a McGuire program course on Wednesday......

So I'm going to attend a McGuire program course on Wednesday...... The McGuire program is an intense few day course that works on breathing techniques and the like. It's a big price, but I get to exp...

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Advice RequestsFluency TechniquesSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2015
3 points

I've noticed this. It's not a cure; the effect is less over time (same with other depressant drugs), so please don't become an alcoholic. Why it works? Alcohol makes it easier to be out of control. T...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2015
1 points

I am lucky enough to be able (after years of trying) to work with a therapist who specializes in ART. And I do agree with you, most of the time you cant just suddenly resolve to not care about how you...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2015
2 points

In my experience it's been true. I actually use it to my advantage when I'm at work (I barback at a busy restaurant so I constantly have to let people know when I'm behind them to avoid and collisions...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJun 9, 2015
7 points

What are you doing to overcome your stuttering?

What are you doing to overcome your stuttering? Hi ! This year I finally decided to stop whining about being a stutterer and I'm taking action against it. So far, I have joined my local Toastmasters...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalAdvice RequestsAdvice Offered+3 more
postr/StutterJun 8, 2015
1 points

Any Italians willing to practice English speech?

Any Italians willing to practice English speech? I am going to Milan in a month to hold a presentation and it would really take away some stress to talk so some Italians and see if they understand my ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalAdvice RequestsFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2015
1 points

I can't give you an estimate. That depends on how much work you are willing to put into improving your speech and how bad your timing problem with speech is. There is no cure because the cause of st...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Genetic & Family FactorsSeverity & FluctuationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2015
1 points

> So try to lower your expectations. What percentage of control/management is possible? 70-80%? And why do people say there's no cure? ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Severity & FluctuationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2015
2 points

Stuttering, a self-help guide is what you are looking for. http://www.amazon.com/Stuttering-Kenneth-Mylott-M-S-CCC-SLP-ebook/dp/B0017J6XIQ There is no cure for stuttering, the best you can hope for i...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Severity & FluctuationAdvice RequestsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2015
3 points

Hey, I'm not sure if you have heard of the McGuire programme, but the creator David McGuire has a book. The book is called Beyond Stammering and basically outlines the technique that the course teache...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2015
2 points

This guy knows what's up. Do whatever it takes to get you in the zone and kill that public speaking presentation like you were born with a silver tongue. If your gf knows you stutter, it will make her...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2015
1 points

Good on you man, Im exactly the same 10/10 I turn up to a social event I forced myself to attend, have a great time and have a laugh Its useful to build yourself up for the evnt (eg. imagine yoursel...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2015
1 points

I found it intermittently useful when I actually managed to keep up with practicing the techniques, but that doesn't always happen. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2015
9 points

It took me 30 something years to be able to introduce myself without blocking hard on the beginning of my name. "Tr" is a bitch. Finally I discovered that if I do it in a friendly, open manner with a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesFluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution