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postr/StutterSep 20, 2021
38 points

Guys I need help

Guys I need help How should I be more confident with my stutter? I can’t seem to accept it... And it ruins my day on a daily basis. Sometimes I just cry because I want to be “normal”. I know that ther...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
1 points

Very true! But personally setting realistic goals that confidence helps rather than "curing it", which is a very toxic view, helps more, but again, only my opinions, yours is different, which is very ...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2021
14 points

I found this works in almost every case. Just one added tip on what I like to do. Right before you know you're about to do a presentation or any form of public speaking, take a deep breath, and tell ...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2021
1 points

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!! Second, I would disclose and begin to practice with your buddies via Zoom, Skype, etc.. GOOD LUCK AND YOU GOT THIS!!!! I AM IN YOUR CORNER CHEERING YOU ON !!!!...

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commentr/StutterSep 19, 2021
4 points

It’s nice to know someone cares enough to conduct a trial, wouldn‘t it be life changing for so many of us if they found something that helped 🤞🏻...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2021
3 points

Thanks for replying. I hope my post didn’t come off offensive. What I’m trying to say is that there are so many fluent speakers that avoid speaking situations and don’t fully commit or apply themselve...

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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2021
0 points

Nah, not really, once you do this for a few times, becomes so much easier, at least anxiety wise. Not everything is so bad....

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
3 points

Thank you so much man, I really appreciate it! Your story is very encouraging because of how much you had to overcome. Thanks again for the reply! I think anyone that mocks someone that stutters is j...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
13 points

I have a neurogenic stutter; I was attacked by a German shepherd at the age of 5 and my head hit the hard concrete sidewalk. I couldn't speak for a very long time and when I did, it was a severe stut...

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postr/StutterSep 17, 2021
14 points

Would we really be better off if we didn’t stutter?

Would we really be better off if we didn’t stutter? Hey guys, so I’m almost 24 years old. I actually didn’t begin stuttering until I was about 21 years old. And I believe that I began stuttering becau...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
8 points

I used to until I embraced my stutter, told myself "I love you and YOU ARE AWESOME". Now, I disclose to everyone and I could care less what people think of my stutter. I am CONFIDENT and I am AWES...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
3 points

I’m kinda in the same situation as you I recently started a new college with brand new people apart from my one friend that I knew from my old school. At first I was apprehensive and I didn’t speak th...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
2 points

This is really helpful. I can relate with that. Thank you sincerely! I hope my stutter may get better with time. Otherwise I will always believe that my potential wasted because of this problem....

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
2 points

Thanks for sharing, you've brought up a great point... Progress is not linear. There are good days and bad days. Good weeks and bad weeks. For me, I hardly stutter at all anymore. I actually look f...

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commentr/StutterSep 16, 2021
9 points

It sucks but there is no magic cure for stuttering. The only thing that has helped for me was lots and lots of practice. Literally doing my own exposure therapy. I had a hell of a time in college, and...

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commentr/StutterSep 16, 2021
4 points

Never let your stutter dictate your every move. DO IT. We GOT YOUR BACK !!!!!!...

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commentr/StutterSep 16, 2021
1 points

Invest on yourself,be passionate and good lover and friend and beautiful girls will come!as many people repeat on this page, don't make this problem to stop you!...

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commentr/StutterSep 15, 2021
8 points

Facing your fear is the best way to overcome it. Don't let your stutter define or stop you from doing what you love. You can do it! Best of luck!...

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commentr/StutterSep 14, 2021
4 points

I’m going to make this my wallpaper because this is very inspiring. 14 and I am going to get rid of this thing 😎 way to go man!...

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commentr/StutterSep 14, 2021
1 points

Also, one more point to bring up. The BEST part is that I look forward to teaching. What everyone told me that I could not do because of my stutter, I look forward to with excitement and passion....

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