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commentr/StutterMay 8, 2023
3 points

That's good. But at your age that's expected. I sure had my share of BS around your age. Just watch out those kids dont start making fun of you everyday..But eventually hopefully you never experience ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMay 8, 2023
13 points

I trip over the job title I’ve fought to get

I trip over the job title I’ve fought to get After a decade in the start up grind I finally have the title I needed to get more stability and good play to provide for my family. But as most things go ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2023
4 points

In my experience if people don't know I stutter they laugh because they don't know what's going on & why I sound stupid & can't talk...I get it but it's still a rude ass thing to do...but if 9...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2023
4 points

1) hey, maybe the network is weak on my side your voice is not coming clearly (but in reality, you know) 2)and also misarticulation problems lol, tons of funny stories about this...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2023
1 points

This is how I feel about my LAST name, my first and middle name is easy to say but my last name starts with “Cl” so I literally lock up. I was thinking to make my middle name my last name when I get m...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2023
4 points

This!!! Has helped me plenty of times. Also if I feel the stutter coming sometimes I’ll act like I misheard them and say “What’d you say sorry?” Then I’ll say “Oh I’m Bob” that has worked plenty times...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2023
1 points

Hey. I know its been a week since you replied, but i will buy the vitamins in the upcoming days, i came here to ask you and tell me more about your experience, so please, it would be a massive help if...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness
postr/StutterMay 7, 2023
13 points

Story worth a read

Story worth a read I’ll make this short but I am a 24M with a strong stammer and stutter and have a great little story about my time in University in one of my communications class. Basically had to h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionTrauma & PsychologicalPersonal Stories+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2023
2 points

That sounds really good. I stay away from multiplayer oriented games expecting communication because of my stutter....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2023
2 points

I gave myself an easy to pronounce name whenever I go out to places. It’s my alter ego lol. My friends are used to it by now...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2023
3 points

I could never say my full first name, so I shortened it. I still stutter with my nickname....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2023
1 points

I’ve thought of that as well. Why do you feel the stutter/blocks will reappear?...

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2023
3 points

I’m considering switching to my middle name. It is easier for me to say, however I’m not sure how long that’ll last until the stutters/blocks come for that as well....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterMay 6, 2023
12 points

Considering Changing My Name

Considering Changing My Name My whole life I have struggled to say my name. I’m not an anxious or nervous person, in fact, I’d consider myself somewhat extroverted. My name starts with an “N”, and I e...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2023
15 points

Exactly! There are like a dozen things I'd love to interject in everyday if my stutter wasn't holding me by the balls. So many meaningful conversation and bonding opportunities.. all lost because I wa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2023
2 points

No sweat! Yes, I feel what you're saying. It's all just so weird. Lets say I can't say 'pencil', I will be able say 'encil' without a problem. At the end of the day, I think words/letters/syllable...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 6, 2023
2 points

stutter only when im speaking my native language + how do i stutter less?

stutter only when im speaking my native language + how do i stutter less? native english speaker here, and i can speak 2 other languages, chinese and korean (2nd and 3rd language in that order) i rea...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2023
5 points

Same here, I remember in school reading out to class, but if you took the book away, no chance! It's really odd, it must be some mental barrier in our brain's, it's the same when I talk to ...

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Situational VariabilityAvoidance & SubstitutionExperiential Association
postr/StutterMay 5, 2023
6 points

How do you handle confrontation?

How do you handle confrontation? When it comes to having to defend something you did/said in front of a group, how do you usually do? Is your narrative building as strong as the one the other person i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterMay 5, 2023
36 points

Bad stutter in front of wife and waitress :(

Bad stutter in front of wife and waitress :( Just venting here. Went to a restaurant with wife today to treat her to her favourite food. Everything was going well, when the waitress asks us from a bit...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more