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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
3 points

I stopped trying to date because it would always end in a "check please" as soon as they found out I stuttered. I realize there are people who don't mind but I don't want to filter through more people...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
8 points

If you didn't stutter, he would have found something else to criticize. Actual decent people wouldn't be judgmental that way. You probably dodged a bullet...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
-12 points

This is kind of pathetic you coming here for sympathy. Everyone have there preferences. And I am sure you have your deal breakers when it comes to dating. I am man that stutters. I have my fair share ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
5 points

It hurts, and it hurts deeply. There might be a silver lining: at least he revealed himself to be a worthless sack of shit upfront instead of wasting any of your time. Better to find out upfront than ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
7 points

At least you got that far. I’m over here getting ignored *to my face* when I try to chat at someone… 😞...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
1 points

What helped me not get so mad at people is convincing myself of the fact that they are confused. People do dumb things when they're confused. They have knee-jerk reactions, they conform with others if...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
1 points

I don’t think that’s what OP is saying. I think OP wants confirmation bias. He thinks everyone else is the problem for perceiving his stutter as a lack of confidence....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2023
2 points

I stutter no matter in what situation or what I'm doing, and my anxiety and if I'm calm or not also plays a big role, sometimes I can have big blocks or severe stutters, and even get stuck on certain ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
1 points

Relax dude. He isn't being a "little bitch", he is genuinely struggling. And sometimes you have to notice how others perceive you and ask what exactly it is that is setting people off to see you in s...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
2 points

Gosh it's horrible... the fear, anxiety, depression. Your self esteem and confidence also suffers greatly. I have lived with the crippling fear of appearing stupid/slow.. anytime I open my mouth. I ag...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
2 points

I avoid talking even to my parents. I stutter so much, more than ever, probably because I take Wellbutrin for depression and apathy, etc. I can talk to myself normally and I love to sing when alone. B...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
2 points

I mean ... one of the basic things that a human should be able to do .. and we have to use all sort of techniques to do it. Damn you stuttering!!...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
4 points

I don’t stutter when I am talking to myself. But I do start stuttering immediately when I “imagine” myself talking to someone. It’s like communicating turns on something in my brain even when I am alo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
1 points

Some times I notice my nephew ( who’s fluent ) have trouble with some words and I get in panic mode, I don’t want any one in mu family to get it...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentGenetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
6 points

Hmm, not always like my stress level affects my stutter and I never even stutter once when alone. A speech therapist even told me that its psychological so it really depends....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
2 points

I am 38 years old, a father and married. And I have to tell you that it can go in any direction. I know people my age who stutter more than they ever have in their lives and are under a lot of stress ...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2023
5 points

I got a flash back. Oh god. So it was early 2020 that i had to enroll in a speech class that was 80% girls. Mind that i have a major stutter😅 like at time i just can't get shit outa my mouth and just...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2023
5 points

If somebody asked you something and you started talking and fumbled around for a but then simply stop talking all together I can't imagine how awkward that would be. I would rather just keep fighting ...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & StoppagesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2023
3 points

34 here. My life is descent.. I have been running into an issue these last couple months during zoom calls. I cant get nothing out and been having a little more issues on the phone than normal. It's ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2023
1 points

I had a few girls tell me that but I always ghosted the fuck out of them. I prefer understanding, not pitty....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance