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postr/StutterApr 6, 2022
72 points

guyyyys

guyyyys Today i had english class and i had to read a poem and do a "speaking" bout proverbs and their meaning and the best part is I didn't even stutter ones i feel so good lool like IM PROUD!!!!...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
postr/StutterApr 6, 2022
1 points

How do I change my mindset about my stutter?

How do I change my mindset about my stutter? [deleted]...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
1 points

>So when I I agree completely! If we deliberately stutter, then we are not trying to speak fluently anymore. Step 1: deliberately stutter. Reason: to remove fear of stuttering Step 2: stop del...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
4 points

Absolutely can relate to that. So many times I wanted to ask someone out or chat up a girl but I held back because of my speech. it really sucked. I remember one time I was at work and somehow I found...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
1 points

mostly in two ways: either they had to laugh and restrained themselves rapidly, or I noticed they are uncomfortable not knowking how to react to not make me even more agitated. in both cases I said "i...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Humor & Community ToneAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterApr 5, 2022
4 points

just want to talk a little bit

just want to talk a little bit I had stutter problems from when i was in 7gr then got into speech therapy then got rid of it at 8th grade but I don't know something magical happened and I started stut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
-10 points

Stuttering is not a handicap, be yourself, relaxed as much as possible and keep fighting! :) There are many worser issues in the life than stuttering....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideQuality of Life
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
1 points

Own your stutter and women generally don’t give af. Mine is no longer really really bad as I’ve gotten older so maybe this has shaped this opinion a bit. women generally are never something I’ve had t...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
1 points

I would like to get to the point where I’m ok with ANYONE makes fun of me while I have a stutter attack. How did you get to the points where you told your friends it was ok to joke about?...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Humor & Community ToneAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
2 points

it's not okay to make (hurtful) fun of anyone about anything, but let's be clear: it will happen! you have to be prepared the best way you're able to. my friends for example make fun of me when I go i...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Humor & Community ToneVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
3 points

Bro, if the person is already fucking you then he/she likes you (i hope). That should literally be the last thing on your mind when your having sex. Let go, enjoy it, and for God's sake don't be w...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
1 points

You are young. take the risk, expose yourself to uncomfortable situations. The earlier the better. Practice, practice, practice and practice again: alone, in front of a mirror, with a friend you are c...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2022
7 points

self acceptance as a person who stutters is important. hiding it masks who you are and makes it difficult to be yourself, so your anxiety levels are relatively normal. when you hide it do you change t...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2022
2 points

For me, what I have worked on is making it clear people know when I *AM* stuttering. I developed coping strategies that hid my stutter, but when the strategies didn’t work, they got stranger reaction...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2022
13 points

Nope. If anything, the stutter means my tongue game is *strong.*...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2022
3 points

It's a very hard goal to work on directly like that. You've totally got the right idea and and walking down the correct road, but that doesn't mean it's not difficult and there won't be setbacks. That...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2022
1 points

Yesssss! You don’t owe anyone fluency! This is the best statement I’ve heard in a long time!! If someone feels “entitled” to your fluency they are complete d$ckwads. Thank you for posting!!!!...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterApr 4, 2022
14 points

The best advice is: don't TRY to speak fluently. Then you don't feel bothered

The best advice is: don't TRY to speak fluently. Then you don't feel bothered If we feel pressured, we trigger our stutter. So we feel 'bothered' by our stutter. Thoughts on itself don't cause 'feelin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2022
5 points

Hey man I’ve been where you are. Few things I did to help: 1) you don’t owe anyone fluency. You need to continuously tell yourself this 2) mastering the art of not giving a fuck. Not in the sense of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterApr 2, 2022
10 points

A method that helps me a little.

A method that helps me a little. I’ll try and be brief but will probably fail. Just today, I’ve been testing a method I came up with that I feel has actually helped me with my stutter a notable amou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more