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commentr/StutterNov 2, 2024
2 points

Its the overthinking at the time of introduction. Dont think much, practice smiling in front of a mirror and confidently inreoducing yourself if you have to....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2024
4 points

As long as the job doesn't require you to give presentations or speak with customers on the phone, it really shouldn't be an issue. My recommendation is just give a heads-up in advance to the recruite...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2024
8 points

Hmm.. this is a tough one since I struggled with thoughts like this too, especially for jobs that I know are require a lot of talking. Thinking that the job will leave you emotionally burned out and p...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2024
4 points

Get in touch with a speech therapist and start working on this immediately. Since it is a relatively new phenomenon for you, it is very much solvable with little work on your part. However if you do n...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Seeking TherapyTrauma & PsychologicalDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
3 points

Part of it, I think, is that it’s significantly less common than things like ADHD and autism, and it’s associated with children. Also, a lot of people who stutter aren’t even open about it themselve...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Public Awareness / MediaIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
2 points

If they don’t know you stutter definitely let them know first thing so they don’t think you know nothing or are just a nervous wreck. It’s always best to just let the interviewers know. Don’t skip it,...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
1 points

Sadly, because of my stutter I've never had the confidence to go and talk to a girl in person without there already being a conversation started. I met my wife online and told her about my condition. ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Dating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
4 points

I like to mention it because a lot of people are not really familiar with stuttering ( especially blocks) and definitely have outdated ideas about why people stutter. People still believe I stutter B...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Disclosure & Telling OthersMedicalization / NeurodiversityPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
2 points

My partner was completely okay with my stuttering! I told him about it before we met (we met online haha), told him it was no problem if he finish my sentence if i got stuck and it's okay if we joke a...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & RomanceDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
2 points

First you need to be okay with others knowing about your stuttering. It takes a load off your shoulder so you can actually focus on getting into a relationship....

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2024
0 points

I used to be super quiet in school i had friends but most of them would say that i was quiet too as i got older tho i just disclosed to people about my stutter and started talking more and it definite...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2024
3 points

Hell yeah! I get hella nervous before interviews too, and I’ve found that calling out my stutter at the very beginning makes all the difference. Shows vulnerability, builds trust, gets the interviewer...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2024
5 points

NSA offers free practice interviews with a live person if you’re interested. https://westutter.org/careersuccess/mock-interviews/ Personally, I’ve told the people interviewing me that I stutter at th...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2024
1 points

I used to say "I dont like talking" which was true but what they thought that meant vs what it actually meant to ME was VEEERY different. Now i just started saying "I have a stutter". Most of my anxie...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2024
5 points

Honestly as I get older, I realize it’s better to just say to them you have a stutter. Takes a lot of pressure if and actually helps me stutter less, since I don’t have to hide it....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2024
1 points

I cannot hide my stutter so I disclose and once I get it out there, I can focus on the interview questions and my energy level instead of worrying about my stutter....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2024
1 points

I wouldn’t instantly disclose it before any questions have been asked but after the first stuttering incident you have that’s when I would mention it. If you do mention it I would still recommend pl...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2024
2 points

I typically don’t until i have a stutter that is noticeable , then I explain it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterOct 22, 2024
3 points

Should I disclose my stutter for a job interview?

Should I disclose my stutter for a job interview? Hi after 6 months of graduating and countless application I finally got a job interview call. My friend is suggesting to not disclose my stutter at th...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2024
2 points

Hey brother, I'm 34 and I've stuttered my whole life. It's not severe, but it's enough to make socializing pretty stressful. I was really embarrassed of it when I was young. Now that I'm "older", wh...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersHope & MotivationDating & Romance