Search

commentr/StutterOct 26, 2015
2 points

I would there's a difference of experiences in terms of what the struggles are for each, but since severe and more mild stutterers have a lot of the same feelings I don't know how different it is in t...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2015
2 points

My fluency has a direct effect on my mood. Mild stutterers can get their point across within a small time frame. Moderate to severe stutterers on the other hand cannot get their point across within a ...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2015
1 points

I think it just takes up more space in general. On occasions where I stutter a lot, it's very clear to me what's going on, and those around me too. Other times, where I more succesfully communicate w...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterOct 26, 2015
2 points

Difference between Mild stutterer and moderate/severe stutter

Difference between Mild stutterer and moderate/severe stutter Do you guys think there is vast difference in how mild stutterers and moderate/severe stutter experience difficulties in social situations...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2015
1 points

Yeah, I think about it on days where it feels like too much. Sometimes i'll have day's where I physically can't get a single word out unless i try to really force it out. So much so that I feel exhaus...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2015
1 points

It varies. Some days I'm 80% fluent while others it's in the 30s. I do not have the worst stutter in the world but it affects me greatly....

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2015
1 points

How severe is your stutter if you don't mind me asking?...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2015
1 points

How old are you now? Also, how severe is your stutter?...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2015
1 points

I am a lifelong stutterer and did not speak to anyone all through high school so the situations are not as different as you may think. I am 45 now and I still stutter. I have good days and bad day...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationAcceptance & PrideLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

That's insane. Yeah, I stutter... but I've had almost a lifetime to deal with it. I think your situation is in some ways worse. But I do remember life before stuttering. All those issues you've list...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

I'm sure that we all know that stuttering is fairly uncommon. The official number is 1 in 100 adults stutter which isn't all that rare. There's no need to call us freaks because we're dis-fluent. That...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Stigma & BullyingSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

I know it is a kind of disability. But crippling? :O . Oh, and this "disability" occurs 1 in 100. So not so uncommon. I have met maybe 50 stutterers in my life....

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Stigma & BullyingSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
0 points

It wasn't mild all the time. I've had my days where I couldn't speak at all. Ignoring it does help. Why would you keep trying to think about it? For me it would just make it worse. But at the end it's...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
2 points

It's common in most people who stutter. Bad days affect our weak point. In our case our speaking system....

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 11, 2015
3 points

Absolutely, but I vary a lot just day to day aswell. Some days I talk very little because of it and it is frustrating. Other days I can finally tell that joke I like that needs a quick punchline (ju...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterOct 11, 2015
4 points

Just wondering if other peoples' stutter behave similarly

Just wondering if other peoples' stutter behave similarly So, I don't know anyone with a stutter, so this is really my only outlet for similar experiences. My stutter will fluctuate regularly, about...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2015
0 points

Not specific words but when I had presentations, I would easily run through them 20 times until I had a nice flow. My stutter actually makes me a better presenter because of this....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Preparation & RehearsalSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2015
1 points

I don't think you know what stuttering feels like. You either have very mild stutter or fluent...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2015
3 points

I think that because seeing other people who stutter is so rare we think our version of stuttering is the only one. For me, if I push through it, practice my techniques and get out there are start usi...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2015
4 points

As a girl who stutters, yes I did hate myself when I was much younger than I am now (I'm 19 now); and yes I was somewhat depressed about it. Being told that 1 in 5 girls stutter and it usually goes aw...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideSeverity & FluctuationSadness & Hopelessness