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commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
14 points

That's a nice way to put it. "My stutter is a disability but I don't see myself as a person who is disabled." I guess, we could just replace 'disabilities' to 'these abilities' :)...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
6 points

I'm a team leader in a huuuge corporation. I'm also struggling with stuttering, it was quite bad when I was younger but the best way for me to tackle with this issue is mediation. It's not only the wa...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
3 points

It sucks I know, but there are ways of lessening the effects. Try going on a low carb diet for mental clarity (check with your doc first if you have any health issues etc) Also doing strength training...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2020
1 points

Man I I feel you dude I remember being a kid and not stuttering much at all I didn’t even know I had a stutter then idk why the fuck but I started to stutter more as I got older then people started to...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2020
2 points

I completely empathise with you. I developed stammering at the age of 15. Two years back I seeked out professional help. But I did not learn the mechanics of improving my speech. Rather, I was asked t...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2020
3 points

Tell her now. I have it on my profile for all to see. It's not something you can hide, they gotta be cool with it from the start....

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2020
12 points

Tell her now dude. I always find it easier to just get it out of the way. I usually put in my bios that I’m a stutterer...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2020
2 points

Thing is i can't hesr myself stutter when I talk and others can. I want be someone else. The line i would tell myself is " i was never comfortable tp be myself, always desires for being someone else" ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2020
10 points

My 2 cents: I am 49 years old, master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, married with 1 son AND a national trainer. My stutter started as a result from a traumatic dog attack at the ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingGenetic & Family FactorsPositive Therapy Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2020
2 points

One thing that really works for be is putting words I can say in front of whatever j get stuck on. For instance when I get a call at work I’ll answer with”hello my name is Rudy how can I help you.”. I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2020
1 points

Same man. I'm 23 and still suffer from stuttering. It runs in my family too -especially men. My father stuttered too until he graduated from college. He often recounts his memories as a young stuttere...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsEnergy & Biological RhythmsIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2020
2 points

Me too buddy. The best way I would describe my life would be a Lamborghini with 3 wheels. It is absolutely perfect and there's nothing I would want to change(except for the stutter of course). I have ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionSeverity & FluctuationHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterJun 21, 2020
45 points

I’m proud of myself

I’m proud of myself I started stuttering as a young kid, I have no idea what caused it, and as a immigrant kid learning two languages it made life hell for me. I used to not be able to talk to anyone ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
1 points

I’m sorry this even has to be a question. I’m gonna say, as a woman, I wouldn’t judge that AT ALL. Not even a little. The women that count in your life, will not care. And turn it around and think abo...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
1 points

If you haven’t tried speech therapy you should definitely give it a bash, you’re surrounded with people who accept you for who you are and don’t care for your speech impairment. It helped me a lot at ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
2 points

I don't have a girlfriend but i can relate it's a weird impression to not talk about something like that, i think stuttering is a HUGE part of what i am and without it i'd be a total different person....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJun 19, 2020
2 points

Having a girlfriend since one year, never asked me about my stutter. Have you already experienced that too ? What is the feeling of your girlfriend/boyfriend regarding your stutter ?

Having a girlfriend since one year, never asked me about my stutter. Have you already experienced that too ? What is the feeling of your girlfriend/boyfriend regarding your stutter ? Hi ! I am with m...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
2 points

I’m pretty open about it, especially when meeting new people. Most people know what stuttering is, but not many really know what it looks like, so mentioning it off the bat tends to put people (and me...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
1 points

This is good advice, and this is exactly how it is. Don't expect compassion from people because you stutter, it may feel unfair sometimes but I've learned that the world isn't always kind and doesn't...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
5 points

It is a person like everyone else. I don't see why that should be relevant. That should not be a decisive factor....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception