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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2020
5 points

I get that.. I really do.. Let me give you another perspective.. This is coming from the perspective of a middle aged guy that's been relatively succesful. But came from the bottom (HS Dropout). Your...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2020
1 points

Thank you so much for this! I’ve built up my confidence with speaking so much just in the last year. I’ve accepted my stutter a lot more and realising that I’m never going to speak 100% fluently so wh...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2020
4 points

I actually run a biz that does phone systems for other businesses.. As such I'm on the phone all day. It's not uncommon for me to hit 100-150 phone calls per day. It's like everything else in you lif...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterAug 23, 2020
6 points

Does anybody have a telephone job?

Does anybody have a telephone job? I was wondering if anyone here has a job where they have to regularly speak on the phone? I’m currently trying to get out of my retail job into something more caree...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Advice RequestsAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
1 points

Hey bro, I'm the exact same age as you and yes I go through the same shit. My name is Darragh but most people know me as John, James or whatever fucking J name pops out in that moment of introduction....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesEmployment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
2 points

I am so for this! It's not very impressive, but I work as a sales assistant and tester at a 2nd hand electronics store. I usually have to explain our policies and warrenties to customers which can be ...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
8 points

As a 23 year old that has always waffled on whether to go into a public service job because of my stutter, last night really gave me a sense of initiative I never thought I would feel. Seeing Brayden ...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Public Awareness / MediaEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
2 points

100% this!!! I'm an author for Pluralsight and I record voice-overs for my online training courses. I was also just picked to be a speaker at a very large tech conference in Oct!! I was that kid in sc...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingEmployment & CareerPublic Speaking
postr/StutterAug 21, 2020
26 points

Post your stutter success story! What do you do despite your stutter that may inspire others?

Post your stutter success story! What do you do despite your stutter that may inspire others? Hi fellow stutterers. I wanted to post here to maybe be an inspiration to someone out there who has a stut...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2020
2 points

I am an engineer who stutters. Not an 8-9 but ... I am 38, had those same thoughts at 21. I have 3 kids ... still struggle with depression everyday, thank god for them. I liked the advice of leavi...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationHelplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation+1 more
postr/StutterAug 20, 2020
32 points

Maybe life isn't worth living after all

Maybe life isn't worth living after all Male 21 Years old. Have been stuttering since I was 8. Also have severe ADHD-PI. By now I thought I wouldve outgrown this but no, it has gotten much much wor...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsSeverity & FluctuationSadness & Hopelessness+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2020
5 points

Can i make a couple assumptions? Male? Late teens early 20's? If so, I've been there. Holy shit is it hard as a stutterer. It did get better for me. I'm a happy man of 40 now, 2 kids and a wife. Th...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsHope & Motivation+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2020
2 points

Take it as a challenge to help you overcome your fear of stuttering, while at the same time following your dream. Go for it my dude....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Hope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2020
2 points

I’m a huge video game player and I just like to imagine that I’m playing the game of life on hard mode. It keeps me going. BTW I’m 29 and a doctor who still has severe stuttering. Do’t let it ever bri...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2020
3 points

38 and it’s held me back from doing so many things, so many times. I have a 17 year old daughter and a job that pays the bills and gives me some spending money so I am very happy with what I have. I c...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2020
4 points

Stuttering isn’t a mental problem, but I could see how it could affect your mental health. I have been bullied and mocked all my life but honestly u just gotta deal with the cards you’re dealt. Life s...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Advice OfferedHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception+3 more
postr/StutterAug 18, 2020
3 points

Can adderall help stuttering?

Can adderall help stuttering? I'm 17 and my mom is getting some adderall prescribed for me to help treat my stuttering, is this a good idea? does anybody here use adderall for stuttering? Does it help...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelpful Med OutcomesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2020
22 points

I was once your age (I feel old saying that, I’m 28, lol) It was a scary time to communicate with other people and finding work. It’s definitely tough living with this impediment. It’s something you...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalMindset shift+3 more
postr/StutterAug 18, 2020
2 points

Is mentioning my stutter in a cover letter a good idea?

Is mentioning my stutter in a cover letter a good idea? [deleted]...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2020
6 points

Stutterers who have hand tremors are snapping the air right now :D but I agree, tremors affect my work and hence my livelihood...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & Career