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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2021
2 points

I talk to a lot of people in my job. I try to use non-verbal communication when I can (Microsoft Teams is good for this), but I do have to verbally talk sometimes, specifically in meetings and in one-...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2021
2 points

I was always involved in clubs and groups through college. Always had several groups of friends based…sports, neighbors, clubs, etc. I won’t say I was the leader or “most respected”, but definitely a...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2021
1 points

Please focus a lot on acceptance and mental health regarding the stutter and not just fluency. It really isnt useful to be primarily taught fluency instead of how to deal with it, learning how to make...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2021
3 points

Honestly the least you stress about it the loess often it will happen and when it does take a second take a deep breath and sound out the first letter of the word your trying to say it usually works f...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2021
4 points

This is my first post on Reddit so I might mess this up but this is extremely important to me as I grew up with and still have a blockage in my speech. I encourage everyone to watch this video if you ...

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commentr/StutterOct 11, 2021
15 points

It is very inspiring that the President of the United States is someone that stutters. I hear people bashing him a lot, and I don’t have the best idea of him. But one thing I can say is that I always ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2021
7 points

I posted [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/n14rij/laughing_at_people_who_stutter_needs_to_stop/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) a while back after I got into a Twitter feud...

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Stigma & BullyingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2021
3 points

Truly relatable,thanks for sharing this I also have a stutter as a well as it re-occurred even after got over it back then making it harder now....

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2021
2 points

Totally understand where your coming from the feelings of speaking and not stuttering is huge to people like us! Congratulate yourself every time You do it! Remember to be easy on yourself and forgive...

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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
1 points

It gets better OP. I use to be on the same boat, felt worthless because I couldn't speak clearly. Keep trying over and over and over, don't get discouraged. Try some low risk situations, like ordering...

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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
4 points

As someone above said, try to be as confident as possible (through breathing exercises, talking to self in front of mirror, journaling… whatever you think works for you). Then be prepared to stutter, ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingHope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
5 points

I used to be the quiet person, too. I'm 41 now and it is hard to get me to shut up - also more fluent. I went though all these same professional situations and would dread public speaking for days pr...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
1 points

i used to be apart ot a friend group like this, but i climbed the social circle with most of them to make myself a main part of the group. Anytime someone would make fun of my stutter, id retaliate wi...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
6 points

Usually before presenting I think of a time where I was oozing confidence and try to get myself into that mindset. I usually tell myself that I’m the baddest bitch there is and I’m an untouchable beas...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
3 points

We dont have to just accept it. There are ways to mitigate it. Try nofap. Try reading out loud. Try some metronome training. There are ways to fight back against it...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
2 points

What you need to do is not care. I know this may be hard. Not sure how old you are but all throughout my teenage years i cared way to much about my stutter and that is what held me back from being me....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2021
6 points

In the past I hated it…. Questioning how the group would respond to my stutter. Right now I am in a Masters program and I kinda love it to introduce myself and to stand in front of my fellow students ...

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Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 9, 2021
2 points

Hey, times can be hard, please keep your head up. You're not alone. Let's brainstorm some ways we can get you out of this lonely rut (I feel I may have some suggestions for you) Shoot me a mssg an...

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Validation & EmpathyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 9, 2021
5 points

Lol oh man would that knock them on their ass if they swapped places with us for a minute! That’s why I say people who stutter are stronger than most the amount of effort and determination we have to ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 9, 2021
10 points

We’ve got you OP. My DMs are open if you ever need to vent. Keep your head up and take care of yourself!...

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