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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2023
1 points

Yes, for some reason over the last few years being asked to repeat myself makes my stammer much worse! I think it’s to do with being put on the spot in that moment…it didn’t used to be as much of an i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
18 points

So I read through everything you wrote and I think you make some valid points and give good advice. BUT I don't know why you wrote the intro the way you did, it makes you sound like a pompous asshol...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
4 points

I dread that cause I’m almost guaranteed to stutter worse the second time...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Experiential AssociationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
3 points

Stuttering is a vicious cycle there is nothing there to stop you from speaking ,you are a fluent speaker when you speak alone ,sing ,whisper ,saying in light \ easy onsets and speaking in slow prolong...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
2 points

Id be lying if I send I completely understand this question. “ do I deliberately send command signals to execute motor movements or do I avoid it”. I would like to think that I do but there are also t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2023
2 points

I did not tense just now, this is a very common phenomenon I feel like and could it possibly depict that maybe stress/anxiety in situations around people are the true cause for the that tenseness?...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
3 points

I understand. I feel like the fear of stuttering leads me to stutter....

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
2 points

Yeah, I feel like the fear of stuttering causes me to stutter and it's frustrating. It's impossible not to worry about it since it always happens....

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
1 points

Thanks for sharing. You make a good point about the pandemic. For me I wonder if stress and grief has made mine worse. I need to start speech therapy again. Sigh ...I also deal with fears of what othe...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2023
3 points

I always stuttered since childhood but it definitely became worse in my 20s right now, the covid pandemic had a significant impact on it and anxiety, I don't know what to do besides speech therapy, I ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJun 9, 2023
9 points

Anyone start stuttering as an adult?

Anyone start stuttering as an adult? Hi. New here. My story...it first started in my late 20s when I'd speak to supervisors at work. My issue is blocking where I get stuck on a word and it is hard to...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesAnticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
4 points

I’m 35 and married with a 10 month old. My stuttering is hereditary, passed down from my great grand mother, no one else in my family stutters and I have a huge family. I’ve been stuttering my entire ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
6 points

I get what you mean. Seems like the only people who have something good to say are at a point where stuttering doesn’t affect their life. Or they were lucky enough to not be judged for it, or it isn’t...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
8 points

Well I guess the next step is accepting your stutter. It weighing on your mind just going to make it worse. Believe me I know. I am 40. My speech have gotten better over the years. But I still stutte...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2023
2 points

Personal experience. It's plainly obvious how much the interviewer lose interest the moment I start talking, assuming you're lucky enough to get an interview to begin with....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2023
7 points

This is the best advice. Always email HR before the interview. This will give you much more comfort going into the interview. We all know that the anxiety levels are much higher when speaking to a new...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2023
7 points

It's not like I lack in academic aspect but I guess I'm feelin embarrassed to open up about it in fear of rejection. Thank you for the tip. I admire your confidence. I need to embrace it too....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2023
4 points

Yeaa thanks for the tip, i will do so. I think i have to work extra hard again to gain my confidence. Appreciate it!...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2023
10 points

Hi, I know interviewing can feel very daunting. I always email in to HR to let them know that I have a stutter, I do this so that the Interviewers know what to expect. I think it's worse for your conf...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 7, 2023
29 points

How do you get a job?

How do you get a job? 24F. I run a business but lately I find myself wanting to apply for a job in a company. I just want to gain an experience and be around with new people. I had degree and eligibil...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerPreparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment