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commentr/StutterNov 30, 2019
1 points

I am still relatively new into it. Exam season going on right now so I haven’t been able to read too much of it. 5 chapters in at the moment but I am really loving it! Every time I speak to friends or...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2019
13 points

One that sounds counter intuitive but helped me the most was stuttering on purpose. Hear me out... Find a public space, mall, big box store etc. and find strangers to ask questions to. Asking employee...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2019
2 points

Firstly you must identify your stutter. Understand what it is. For me personally, I block when I stutter. I feel my body tense and the word gets stuck in my throat. Identify the little things you do w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical TensionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2019
1 points

Hi. Yes, it totally is possible. I blocked terribly from the age of 10 to maybe in my late twenties. I still do, form time to time, but everyone I speak to about it always says they've never notice...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2019
1 points

I really try not to worry and try to relax. But right now, nothing of my usual techniques helps. And during my lessons with students where I have to be consistent and understandable, speech block is r...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Overthinking & MonitoringEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2019
2 points

Yes I feel that way too. I couldve been a doctor or something if it wasnt for my rediculous stutter. Everyone makes speaking sound so easy. Okey, do you remember if it did something for your speech a...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2019
3 points

I know how you feel too. I often feel very frustrated and I think that stuttering have stopped me from achieving many things in life. And when I have my lessons with students and blocking starts, I wa...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Frustration & AngerEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2019
1 points

STEM programs usually have nice people in a way I think they tend to be less judgmental of our speech, at least that' was my experience. I did econ + comp sci. Same goes for my former workplace, I wo...

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School & Academic LifeEmployment & CareerPower Dynamics & Intimidation+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2019
2 points

I have a severe stutter (which speech therapy has never helped either). Whenever I go on interviews, I disclose upfront that I will require more time to speak, because of my stutter (the interviewer w...

Speech & StutteringSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2019
1 points

Here’s my experience: I’ve had 15 job interviews in the last 12 months (Full time Resident Firefighter/EMT trying to make the transition to full time union FF). Very competitive industry, I stutter, ...

School & WorkMeds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerHarmful Med OutcomesStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2019
3 points

Props to you for the interview, that takes guts. And yes, try and find something to take your anger out on. For me, I bought a cheap stereo and a punching bag. I turned on my favorite music (could be ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Frustration & AngerEmployment & Career
postr/StutterNov 27, 2019
40 points

just had my first job interview

just had my first job interview and, while i don’t wanna be hard on myself for the sake of my self esteem, i just feel very bummed out over how often i stutteref?? like i took 120g of propranolol to c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
postr/StutterNov 26, 2019
5 points

Stuttered at work

Stuttered at work I’ve recently started working a different are of my job. It was like every time I needed to ask something I had a bad stutter. I usually don’t let it bother me but being in a new po...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2019
1 points

IMO confidence is vital, but perhaps not in the traditional sense - think more of it as a healthy dose of self-assuredness. Create a life plan and follow it - I've found that strategy attracts the ty...

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Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2019
1 points

How ignorant. In the UK, people who stutter and work in the military founded the Defence Stammering (Stuttering) Network. They have a Facebook group and are very active. Have a look here [https://www....

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Access & RightsStigma & BullyingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2019
1 points

I feel you man. My entire life I wanted to join the military. Everyone told me I would be kicked out shortly after them finding my stutter and to just go to college or trade school like all my friends...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterNov 24, 2019
5 points

I’m a stuttering firefighter/EMT, so I get ya. It can be difficult, and patients start to look at me like I’m odd, or finish my word for me. Typically I don’t have time to explain myself, so I just th...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerShame & EmbarrassmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 24, 2019
4 points

Hey there, I'm in my residency. I don't always stutter, but when I do, I may just state that I stuttered, but I don't apologize. When talking to my patients, I think it's important to be credible, b...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 24, 2019
13 points

I have friends who stutter who are MDs. Some of them stutter a lot, some of them don’t. If you want to chat with them, pm me and I’ll try and connect you. And, I’m not a doctor, but i work in healthca...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterNov 24, 2019
19 points

Stutter doctor

Stutter doctor I’m in 5th year of Medicine, the next year im doing the Intership. Any advice (?) im nervous and anxious....

School & Work
School & Academic LifeEmployment & Career