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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
7 points

The hardest thing for a stutterer is to not think of your speech impediment in that kind of situations. But I don't struggle that much myself in interviews anymore because I think more on my appearanc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2023
2 points

HELLO?!? Now…the “tone”I used above demonstrates that tone is vitally important to how others perceive your words. When I had serious blocks, I had very little control over my tone. ppl used to th...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2023
2 points

Hey, I had a stutter when I was younger because of my insecurities,but regulated my life and basically worked out and ate healthy with the help of someone else. But with Covid I’ve become very unhealt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionEnergy & Biological RhythmsMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2023
7 points

I've been taking a natural non-toxic cortisol lowering herb called ashwaganda. I've noticed my fluency has gotten much better but I'm also doing other things like reading aloud to improve fluency. If ...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2023
3 points

Thank you for sharing, I've seen some research on the topic of cortisol levels and stuttering. Please keep us updated after you've talked with your doctor....

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2023
8 points

Ashwaganda. You can take it in supplement form. Be conservative with your salt intake. Lifting. Cortisol is a stress hormone, so it's basically what drives you to get up and do shit, and even wake up...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2023
3 points

I personally believe speech therapy and medication just mask the root cause. They don’t solve it. But it’s important to mention that for extreme cases, an alternated speech might be help to get starte...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Therapy ExperiencesEnergy & Biological RhythmsMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
13 points

Jogging and physical activities as much as possible. It helps to improve breathing. I personally feel improvement of speech after training. But unfortunately it does not last long...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2023
5 points

I love this because regardless of wether or not it improves speech, it does improve self image which does tend to personally balance out the negative effects that my non-fluent speech can cause. I als...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Identity & Self-PerceptionEnergy & Biological RhythmsNeurological & Brain
postr/StutterFeb 28, 2023
8 points

Women who stutter, is it impacted by your cycle?

Women who stutter, is it impacted by your cycle? This phenomenon isn’t on Google and I’m curious. Without fail, the week leading up to my period is significantly worse fluency-wise. Once my period com...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Energy & Biological RhythmsHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2023
4 points

this happens to me when lack of sleep, i noticed what my stutter is so much worse Does lack of sleep cause high cortisol? Recent studies have shown that sleep deprivation or insomnia can cause the bo...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2023
2 points

Oh wow, a year is a long time. I am sorry to hear all that you are going through. I don't know if there is any research, but hormones could be as good of a reason as any, IMO....

Causes & Variability
Environmental TriggersEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2023
1 points

I’m assuming it chills them out. I don’t bring it up assuming a trigger. stuttering did come back after a recent injury sidelined for two weeks. Cool for the first five days...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2023
-1 points

Just to be clear, I mean a full cup of water, not just a sip or two. You know how we’re supposed to drink 2-3 liters of water a day? Make sure he drinks at least 2 liters a day. Also, when we talk, w...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2023
1 points

Bring him a cup of water. Recently I found water has an amazing effect on stuttering. Water also helps to calm your nerves....

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2023
2 points

Maybe journaling will help figure out what's happening when you are stuttering more? It could be anything, stress, anxiety, fatigue, sickness etc. My stuttering is increasingly worse when I am sick a...

Causes & Variability
Cycles & RandomnessStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2023
2 points

No one knows. Some days are better than others. Doing aerobic training has helped my speech significantly. Also lowering anxiety....

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2023
5 points

Man I hate this part of stuttering it can leave me very exhausted....

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2023
2 points

our stutters will flare up from time to time and the fact that you’re so tired will contribute to it! i do hope you manage to get some good sleep💕 regarding your job though, are you receiving any su...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Energy & Biological RhythmsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 11, 2023
0 points

I’m the most fluent when I wake up early and read a few pages out loud. Or the night before , continuously has seemed to help me improve a great deal...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Genetic & Family FactorsFluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological Rhythms