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commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
1 points

I think about it all the time.. Everytime someone asks if I forgot my name.. Or cuts me off while I'm trying to speak.. Or when I just have so many things I would like to say and just stay silent. Tha...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
2 points

>I am not sure how his mew friends/teachers will react to his stutter. Anyways, I am sure that he will do well. He is a really nice guy and a kind fellow. He'll be fine. Making friends in college ...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Public SpeakingAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
3 points

Your description of your son's stuttering sounds exactly how I would describe myself. For what it's worth, I am in my late 30s, have a good job, own a house, and am married with kids; i.e., life has t...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & CareerPublic Speaking+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
5 points

I have a stutter, had one ever since I could speak. Seeing how the speech therapist didn’t help, nor did it help me. I only have one thing I can recommend. Just that you and he need to come to terms w...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideEmployment & CareerSchool & Academic Life+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 2, 2020
3 points

you should join toast masters my dude. it gives us a stage to practice our speaking with no consequences. everyone there was a terrible speaker at one point. it definitely helped me with boosting up m...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2020
1 points

Do a speech on how all the people who don’t stutter but are too scared to give a speech are wussies. Jk but still...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPublic Speaking
postr/StutterMar 20, 2020
47 points

Just got off a debate for a student trustee position

Just got off a debate for a student trustee position Damn... it feels so odd. I’ve always avoided public speaking when I was younger out of fear of my stutter, but experiences with great speech pathol...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PridePublic Speaking
postr/StutterMar 18, 2020
56 points

I hate being called 'Lucky'

I hate being called 'Lucky' After my first few bad presentation experiences, i just stopped giving presentations in University altogether. Teachers usually give me around avg or below marks coz they d...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life+1 more
postr/StutterMar 9, 2020
4 points

Need tips for speech block with upcoming presentation.

Need tips for speech block with upcoming presentation. I have had a speech block for a while now. Its not too serious, most of the times in normal conversation it doesn't affect anything. However, som...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringPreparation & RehearsalPropositionality & Weight+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2020
1 points

I am an Industrial Designer and Project Manager. I am in front of clients often as a lot of my job is to explain the direction of projects, who, what, when, why, etc. as well as leading a team. I sti...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerPublic SpeakingPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterMar 4, 2020
7 points

What happens to me?

What happens to me? I am a moderate stutterer but I don't know if that is true, because sometimes I can speak really fast, like really fluent but other times I struggle to expel words from my mouth. I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
postr/StutterMar 1, 2020
3 points

Motivational speaking as a *stutterer*

Motivational speaking as a *stutterer* I only put the word stutterer in quotations - as I myself am not a stutterer to a certain extent. I trip and stumble on words alot and even when trying to slow d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
1 points

I am a National Trainer and I speak in front of 100 to 900 medical professionals. I have a moderate stutter and I always disclose before I speak. I also turn my Anxiety and Fear into EXCITEMENT!!! ...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2020
1 points

Don’t get discouraged if singing doesn’t give you immediate results. It takes awhile to develop those muscles. Uuuhm in my experience if i have to give a presentation at work or something along thos...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2020
2 points

The second sentence is so true it honestly kind of hurts. I got bullied pretty relentlessly about it in summer football practice freshman year until we actually got in pads and I drove him thirty yard...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2020
3 points

Same thing happened to me in school, the EXACT same thing. First thing is to focus on the principal of the school because the bully is physically assaulting you and it needs to be reported. I grew ...

Identity & DisabilityParent & CaregiverSchool & Work
Stigma & BullyingSchool/Clinical AdvocacyPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2020
3 points

I gave a little impromptu speech to the incoming freshmen band kids at my high school orientation. I just winged it and everyone seemed to enjoy it....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2020
4 points

I'm terrified. But, I was also a drama geek in school so what I do is play a version of myself who is confident and has no problem with public speaking. Works every time!...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Roles & PerformancePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2020
3 points

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITED FOR YOU!! You are going to be AWESOME. Just remember, HAVE A GOOD TIME. Turn your Anxiety into EXCITEMENT. If there is a link so view it afterwards, can...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2020
5 points

That's fantastic man, speaking in public is one of the worst fears of people, even the non stutterers, congratulations to the courage to present your papers for them...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingHope & Motivation