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commentr/StutterDec 21, 2020
1 points

1) That title is hilarious, and 2) you sound like you have a great sense of humor. People can be insensitive bitches. I say, fuck em....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Humor & Community ToneIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 21, 2020
3 points

I was in the same situation. I don't know your age but if you are under 18, seek out your school counselor. If over 18, find a support group in your area. You can always Google search "Stuttering...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 21, 2020
5 points

You’ve got this. I struggled with presenting for so, so long. This past year I had the opportunity to teach in college as a TA. The first session I ever had to teach was absolutely TERRIFYING. Id st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2020
1 points

i can almost 100% relate to this. my stutter is also quite bad and when i go the my speech therapist it feels like he sometimes thinks that i might have faked it as i dont stutter talking with him. wh...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2020
2 points

Dude start calling people out on their shit. If you keep all this anger built up it’s only gonna make it worse. I stutter too but I’ve learned when people try to take advantage of me for it, don’t let...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Frustration & AngerAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2020
1 points

The personality part really hit me dude. I dont even know who i would be without a stutter, i just feel like i could be the most extrovert person ever idk....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2020
1 points

I've had the same problem since I was kid. And honestly, this problem has increased due to my own anxiety issues as well. The only thing I would say is to first accept it is there and then think "So ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2020
6 points

Don't let a stutter define who you are. Giving it total control on how you approach situations/people isn't going to make it go away. For the talking to girls problem, it doesn't matter how "embarrass...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2020
15 points

Honestly you shouldn’t. You’ve made it this far with your stutter. I feel like that too sometimes especially since I work in government and everyone thinks they know everything. God isn’t punishing yo...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterDec 16, 2020
3 points

Recent onset acute stuttering

Recent onset acute stuttering 2 days ago I started stuttering very badly out of nowhere. This program that I go to had to take me to the ER. Nothing seemed to be wrong, but they are still searching. S...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
1 points

I attend a ton of meetings where we have to go around the room and introduce ourselves. I started saying “my name is” first to sort of get the ball rolling and that seems to work well. I got sick of d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & NamesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
1 points

I live in the US. I’ve only traveled abroad once (to London) and while there I had my first experience of a stranger politely commenting on my stutter and telling me that he also stutters. It was a hi...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
1 points

You've spent the most time with your family members since you were a child, so you have a strong stutterer-identity around them (and you're afraid what they'd think if you suddenly don't stutter aroun...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Identity & Self-PerceptionExperiential Association
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
6 points

It's remarkable how certain disabilities are similar to each other in certain aspects, but the public/media treat them in different ways....

Identity & Disability
Stigma & BullyingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
19 points

Stuttering is one of the rare disabilities that can be so incredibly difficult but at the same be stigmatized, minimized and invalidated by most people around you. It stems from the inability for flu...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & BullyingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
2 points

Don't give up , my friend. I know it's hard, but we're made to fight!! God is reserving for you better offers because you deserve much more respect than these rude interviewers had given you. Don't le...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
1 points

100% I never had a problem talking to gay men. I also feel gay men in general are more understanding so they won’t make you feel like shit because you can’t speak fluently so I feel comfortable around...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
2 points

>they actually asked me if i had any type of disability and I basically said "well, i do have a stutter. I've had it my entire life and it is not related to nervousness" and I still remember her re...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & BullyingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
2 points

That's good to hear! Sadly many don't consider stuttering a disability. I remember an interview i had many years ago where they actually asked me if i had any type of disability and I basically said ...

Identity & Disability
Stigma & BullyingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
2 points

My names Arran and vowels can get pretty rough lol. I usually struggle however, ive noticed that if I say to the person that ive got a stutter and I laugh about then I dont actually stutter. See for...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others