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commentr/StutterJul 22, 2025
1 points

You’re absolutely right and this is what I did to get my moderate-severe stutter to almost fluent speech. However, my stage fright kinda shambles all these techniques but not by a lot. Anyway, the w...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJul 22, 2025
11 points

Stuttering is a mad dog, you must tame it and control it

Stuttering is a mad dog, you must tame it and control it I've been struggling with stuttering for a long time. Like many of you, sometimes my stutter is really bad to the point where I can barely tal...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
9 points

Happens. Sorry you had to go through that. One anxious slip and it just rolls on. Hope you feel better...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJul 21, 2025
29 points

Just hung up mid-interview

Just hung up mid-interview I had a 15min call with a job recruiter today. I currently have bad migraines in addition to my stutter. Practiced beforehand, even left fluent voice messages for friends, a...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
11 points

I hear you. Some days it’s UNBEARABLE. You feel you can’t get out a single word out of your mouth. I know… you don’t feel it might get better. I also never believe. Then it gets better… the tric...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
2 points

Dude I do not stutter when I am angry either, it blows my mind. I don’t wanna be 24/7 angry but it’s crazy how that works. Yeah there are no meds or anything to really make money on when it comes to...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
1 points

Yeah, it's not so in line with current research but then I don't think there's enough time or money being spent on stuttering research to get the full picture. As you say, it could indicate neurologic...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2025
2 points

Interesting take on the cause. Scientifically speaking it’s not so accurate of why we stutter. I am completely aware of my surroundings but my muscles just don’t want to comply. Your assumption could ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2025
1 points

Depends on the person. I don't stutter if I'm angry. If your stuttering also decreases when angry then you could tell them to stop after they piss you off. In my case, I used physical force but that'...

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Stress & Fight/FlightStimulants & Caffeine
postr/StutterJul 19, 2025
4 points

I'm sick of struggling

I'm sick of struggling I'm honestly sick of struggling to say the words that I already know which makes people believe that I barely know the language and it kills my confidence. I can speak the langu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & StoppagesStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2025
1 points

My wife's from a devout Catholic family from Puerto Rico and she has been stuttering since she was 5 and she is still a believer and doesn't blame God for her speech. She embraces her faith. I'm Polis...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2025
-13 points

If u are Muslim God creat us with this to test us if we have patience or not to reward us in the Day of Resurrection...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2025
1 points

It’s mostly gone unless he’s really excited/wound up or there’s a lot going on around him. It causes me insane anxiety, but I brought it up to his teacher last year, who didn’t seem to notice it stan...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentEarly Concern & Onset
postr/StutterJul 18, 2025
2 points

i used to stutter badly in high school, just made a free guide on what helped me

i used to stutter badly in high school, just made a free guide on what helped me hey everyone, i’m not a speech therapist or some expert, i’m just a guy who used to stutter *badly* — especially in hi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2025
5 points

When I had a regular exercise routine, I noticed a definite improvement in my fluency. I used to work out in the mornings for about an hour, always getting my heart rate above 130 and breaking a good...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterJul 18, 2025
12 points

Any routine or technique that has made significant improvement in your speech?

Any routine or technique that has made significant improvement in your speech? My stuttering is mostly **anxiety-driven**. When I’m relaxed, like early in the morning right after waking up, my speech ...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Stress & Fight/FlightEmployment & CareerQuality of Life+2 more
commentr/stutteringJul 18, 2025
1 points

Have you ever tried speech therapy? I naturally grew out of mine but it was pretty severe when I was young and still pops out every now and then. Usually when I’m anxious. Anything you can do to re...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Seeking TherapyStress & Fight/FlightValidation & Empathy+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2025
0 points

This is for reduction emotional symptoms of anxiety reduction I haven't taken it but it definitely gets you rid of racing thoughts. For a speech event I recommend something that reduce physical sympto...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & SubstitutionHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterJul 16, 2025
3 points

Doing martial arts with a stutter

Doing martial arts with a stutter A lot of sports are super social, with some BJJ schools requiring introductions each class, for example. I do BJJ, boxing, and karate and find that some days I can ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJul 16, 2025
13 points

Self harm

Self harm Does anyone else struggle with getting so deeply mad and frustrated they self harm somehow and/or imagine all doing all kinds of other stuff to try and be able to calm down?...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Frustration & AngerStress & Fight/FlightSadness & Hopelessness