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postr/StutterFeb 14, 2025
26 points

Anyone have a stutter with only blocks?

Anyone have a stutter with only blocks? Everytime I stutter, it sounds like the vowel is getting strained. I never repeat consonants. It's always "stu-u-u-tter" Not "st-t-t-tutter" And weirdly, it ...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2025
14 points

That a hard silent block is essentially a mini-panic attack...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2025
24 points

The feeling of anxiousness tied to stuttering, not just public speaking. A great metaphor I learned was to explain it to people as if they were tasked with walking across a wooden beam. If the beam i...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 13, 2025
18 points

First day at burger king

First day at burger king So today was my first day at burger king and it went okay(drive through). One time I had a block towards the end of my shift so I couldn't say “welcome” so I said what do you ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 13, 2025
5 points

Abilify changed my life

Abilify changed my life Hello everyone! Just wanted to hop on here and talk about my experience with Abilify. This is not advice on whether or not you should also take Abilify, just giving my personal...

Meds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Helpful Med OutcomesBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 13, 2025
11 points

Worst month in years

Worst month in years This month has been the worst stuttering month I had in years. I'm stuttering more at my work. I'm stuttering on words I never had problems with before. I'm stuttering on wor...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 13, 2025
1 points

What kind of stutter is this?

What kind of stutter is this? I heard about three types of stutter, but I'm not sure any of those are like mine. I have a perfectly thought out sentence in my mind, begin to say it, and then i say all...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 13, 2025
7 points

University in 2 days.

University in 2 days. So as the title says I start university in 2 days and Im so nervous and anxious because I have a really bad stutter. On the first day it’s orientation day so everyone gets to kno...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2025
1 points

Now that i am on Adderall for ADHD, i seem to recognize the my stumbling more often, stop... slow down and then it's ok... But, the blocks - they come all the time. No rhyme or reason. It's been th...

Meds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Stimulants & CaffeineBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2025
2 points

For me... the ADHD....and racing thoughts make me try and talk as FAST as my mind is going.... Stummble, stammer over my words all the time! But then, sometimes... pure BLOCK and nothing comes out! ...

Meds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Stimulants & CaffeineBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 12, 2025
26 points

One Beer Fixed My Stuttering Up to 95%

One Beer Fixed My Stuttering Up to 95% So last night, I was at a meet up at a social club. This was my first time ever being with these guys. And it was at a restaurant I never been to. When I reached...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 12, 2025
10 points

Help me understand what's wrong with me. I have blocks/stoppages in my speech, I have no repetitions or prolongations. This happens in large group settings, it's worse when I feel anxious, it rarely if ever happens in a small group setting or with my family. It never happens when I'm alone.

Help me understand what's wrong with me. I have blocks/stoppages in my speech, I have no repetitions or prolongations. This happens in large group settings, it's worse when I feel anxious, it rarely ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 12, 2025
2 points

Anxiety

Anxiety Hey, so I have a stutter and it’s became so much worse lately, I’ve had a stutter since I was maybe 12 years old, but for the past year it’s gotten so much worse and it’s honestly unbearable a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2025
1 points

I honestly get crippling blocks to the point where I can’t even get the word out. It’s like there’s a huge glitch happening internally. I wish I had a factory reset button....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2025
1 points

I’m trying to figure out what is going on with me and I cannot find an answer. I stutter/have blocks/also have other physical characteristics. I blank while talking then have some face twitches. Somet...

Speech & StutteringMeds & Substances
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionMedication Inquiries
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2025
1 points

I don't stutter or stammer. I block all day every day on every sentence. Being called on in Teams, Webex, and Zoom calls usually results in me looking like I am an idiot who has nothing to contribute....

Speech & StutteringSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2025
4 points

To be honest, you did a great job, even people with fluency can not give such presentations with confidence. Top Notch presentation ❤️ ~ i wish i could speak like that but i stutter (block) on every s...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 12, 2025
13 points

My stutter review

My stutter review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhY3kYXH_5k I have uploaded an unlisted youtube video, i recently had to do a challenge in which we were asked to do any type of presentation. This w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
6 points

Stuttered through the interview (it ended fast)

Stuttered through the interview (it ended fast) Hello, I just had a job screening and stated that (I do have a stammer from the start). The screening was supposed to be 15-20 minutes but he ended it ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterFeb 11, 2025
20 points

Do you guys think anxiety makes stuttering worse ?

Do you guys think anxiety makes stuttering worse ? Making a second post in this sub :) Hey so I have a speech block and I’m recently realizing that my stutter may not be as severe as I think it is an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages