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I find it helps to shape my mouth for that vowel in advance, in an exaggerated way, almost like I would be imitating an LA accent. Doing that, the sound comes out almost automatically, with no effort ...

I don't consider myself a person and gotta become one

I don't consider myself a person and gotta become one Long ramble incoming. Another day of bad thoughts and realizations I'm sick of watching everyone else get into relationships easily and be able t...

Upcoming oral exam - how to manage extreme stress and anxiety?

Upcoming oral exam - how to manage extreme stress and anxiety? I'm a university student who struggles with both stuttering and generalized anxiety disorder. I have my first ever oral exam coming up so...

The stutterer podcast + I summarized 4+ hours of videos

The stutterer podcast + I summarized 4+ hours of videos I came across a random stutter Podcast. And I decided to summarize these videos: [1](https://youtu.be/dMs-fQqX98Q?t=22), [2](https://www.youtube...

one viewpoint is, anxiety activates the **sympathetic nervous system** aka fight-or-flight response (more physiological arousal) this can disrupt muscle movements (legs, hands, speech movements etc) a...

Wondering if I am getting discriminated during hiring process due to stutter

Wondering if I am getting discriminated during hiring process due to stutter I work as a Product Manager for software products and been in the job market for almost 1.5 yr now. There have been 10+ ins...

Great post! **Summary**: *(of the post)* 1. we started out sensitive, a little more wired for disruption 2. negative experience: we tried speaking but it didn’t come out. Over enough times, it jus...

And the stuttering just dies part 2

And the stuttering just dies part 2 Hi there I'm the OP of that [original post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/oq6wc3/and_the_stuttering_just_dies/). There's so much on I can say after 4 y...

How do I start becoming better socially even though I have a stutter?

How do I start becoming better socially even though I have a stutter? So I (M21) Keep letting my stutter ruin my life. I don't try to talk to anybody, I don't ask anybody out on dates, I've never aske...

In my experience it can get a lot better (I'm 60 and I've stuttered since age 4), it might not ever fully go away but (and this is huge) it can get to the point where it's barely a problem. I had lo...

>*"Self-protection mechanism: fear stored in peripheral vision or eyes > brain receives conflicting signals (like trying to speak confidently while the eyes catch a subtle threat or discomfort in the ...

over the past two years, i’ve been really making a conscious effort to sort of rewire my brain. for one, i realize that it’s mostly psychological, as i don’t stutter when i’m talking out loud to mysel...

Yes, but not our subconscious mind. For example, close your eyes and try not to think of a pink elephant. Tell me what happens later....

Do you know what sounds so simple that no one thinks about it? Your brain does what you want - let that take effect for a moment...

I learnt somewhere that a typical stammer is more of a psychological cause related to brain programming than a physical problem. If we could reprogram those affected memories in our brain, then it’s a...

I learnt somewhere that a typical stammer is more of a psychological cause related to brain programming than a physical problem. If we could reprogram those affected memories in our brain, then it’s a...

I have that too, my therapist explained it to me by telling me that my larynx is “stuck” at that moment and that's why it's so difficult for me to speak fluently - easier said than done - don't think ...

I know, i do. other people’s opinions about me never actually bothered me; only the opinions of myself. It’s a mental war. How i perceive myself, how i look while stuttering, and what i sound like, it...

Wow, you’re pretty strong mentally. what you do takes a lot of effort and dedication for your peace of mind. I commend you. I know that this stutter is a psychological game and for most people it is a...

Joining a Toastmasters Club

Joining a Toastmasters Club I (24f) have had a stutter my whole life. If I just have a conversation with someone, my stutter is pretty mild. However, when it comes to doing a presentation or reading i...