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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2023
2 points

Thanks! So today (the next day from this video), I have this belief system now that I can instantly go fluent like a non-stutterer (edit: I think we know that we can say any word but there is a diffe...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2023
2 points

I’m the same way, and have been since high school. First day of class today, first one went well. Was so happy prof was chill and laid back and just covered the syllabus and cracked jokes. Second one ...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2023
4 points

I’m the same way. I have more time to think about it so I get more stressed and tense than if I just make a comment in a conversation or group setting...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2023
1 points

If you don’t get nervous, *you won’t have hard blocks, avoidance behaviors, and your repetitions will easily flow into the next sound* - like what happens when fluent speakers have repetitions. But ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2023
1 points

Yeah Likewise man, im an extrovert by nature but a retard irl due to this condition. ive had some success with Nootropics though, Idk if ure familiar with the term, But theyre compounds which help in ...

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Situational VariabilityAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2023
1 points

I understand even I get super anxious and depressed too. Maybe that's the reason. I have always been a sensitive person. I almost feel like my breathing is irregular and these double breathes are fr...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2023
2 points

>and the day I'll be able to do this, I'll be really happy. Another thing that helped me was to re-define 'desire': Old definition: One day I will do this. By desiring eg fluency, less panic, les...

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Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2023
3 points

One thing that helped me was to re-define 'success' (number #5 that you said). I changed * old definition: 'success is fluency' to * 'success is reducing my panic caused by stuttering' and 'succes...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2023
8 points

This is exactly what happens with me. It's like I am always in a hurry or nervous. I bet if I don't get nervous I won't even stutter....

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 15, 2023
21 points

I need help calming the hell down...

I need help calming the hell down... When i begin to stutter i get even more nervous and stutter/stammering HARDER. What tips/tricks do you guys have that helps you calm the hell down and not stutter ...

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2023
3 points

I feel you on that. Like when I have to say my name, the A sound has the largest block and hurdle. So much so, when someone asks me for my name, I can fluently say “I have a stuttering problem and my ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2023
6 points

don’t have much advice but to tell you that you’re not alone ! i get into a nervous wreck for the first day of classes and usually will skip them if i have a hunch that the prof will do ice breakers (...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2023
6 points

Hey what’s up. I would describe my stuttering as mild moderate. But when I’m talking in class, it’s severe, cuz I get nervous. I have a bachelors and masters degree. I was working on my second mas...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2023
1 points

Are you located in the US? If you are, I recommend the American Institute for Stuttering. There is the option to receive financial assistance for those who can’t afford the full price. I’ve been work...

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Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy+1 more
postr/StutterJan 15, 2023
25 points

College classes and anxiety

College classes and anxiety Classes start on Tuesday and I am terrified. I always knew that my college classes would get smaller and smaller, but I’m a junior this year and I’m in SO many small classe...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2023
2 points

I think many people don’t understand how difficult it is to stutter, and that there are so many things a stutterer have to go through that normal people never think about. Tell your parents that. If y...

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Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2023
11 points

This is a hallmark symptom of anxiety. Not saying you need to be medicated or anything, but finding somebody you can talk to about this kind of stuff will go a long way....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2023
1 points

Can you get me some sort of source on “blocks happen because your body wants to avoid the possibility of someone laughing”? If seen it repeated in here multiple times, and I’ve never been able to find...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 14, 2023
8 points

How do I get my parents to let me go to a therapist?

How do I get my parents to let me go to a therapist? Hello, I'm in highschool and I stutter, anxiety is the root of it. I really think venting about it will help since I have no body. I'm really depre...

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Advice RequestsAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 14, 2023
12 points

my stutter gives me so much anxiety and stress

my stutter gives me so much anxiety and stress Hello, I'm in highschool and struggle with speech blocks. No one says anything about because I don't have it super often but this friday one of my friend...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight