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commentr/StutterJan 28, 2025
1 points

I’ve been doing as much research around this as possible. Talking to people that use for recreation and researchers in the field of psychedelics. My understanding is basically our speech pathway in ...

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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2025
3 points

Please hang on. I’m a 78f, stutterer since childhood. As I consider your situation I’m prompted to give you hope. Hope that fluency isn’t static. You’ll find yourself going through all kinds of phase...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2025
1 points

I tested the metronome thing with a vibrating metronome watch and I can say that it does help with my stuttering. The vibrations makes your brain think you are speaking in a rythm, which helps a lot w...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2025
2 points

It may be easier to say what I want to say if someone else enters the conversation first. But sometimes it becomes a problem if I speak first. However, this varies depending on the environment. If I s...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2025
2 points

Distraction tools or anything for rhythm can affect my stuttering. DAF/FAF, metronome, auditory masking, speaking while someone else is talking (mirror neurons), but as you said, I’m not sure about th...

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postr/StutterJan 25, 2025
2 points

concerta and my privacy

concerta and my privacy i use concerta and it helps my stutter a lot, my parents are divorced and i stay with my mom so my mom sees a guy i told her i dont wanna meet until its serious but i saw a tex...

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commentr/StutterJan 24, 2025
1 points

Experimenting with supplements can be one way, but it’s risky. My approach is to try supplements in small increments and test its effects over some weeks or months. Using this I’ve found at least 4 su...

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commentr/StutterJan 24, 2025
5 points

I tried it while back and I remember being more fluent than what I normally am, esp in meetings and giving presentations. But it also caused my throat to be extremely dry and hoarse, and it didn’t go ...

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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2025
1 points

Hey, did you had any success with any medication? I’m also in healthcare and finding out any medication that may help with the stutter especially during special occasions like presentations or job int...

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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2025
2 points

I never got checked for anxiety but I wouldn’t be surprised if have it, my family says my grandma has undiagnosed anxiety and that old lady is an anxious wreck as she ages. I can get the genes from he...

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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2025
5 points

The source of my stutter is deep-rooted anxiety just like yours . That's because my stutter responds well to anxiety meds completely disappearing temporarily...

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2025
1 points

that's great to hear. i think our main problem is anxiety. With NAC + Glycine and Taurine we can win this battle and the rest is much easier....

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2025
1 points

How’s the NAC going? I started doing Taurine and coconut oil and literally I’ve never had this kind of sustained fluency. I feel like my mind isn’t racing anymore and just way more grounded....

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2025
1 points

I'm afraid it's a 'try it and see' thing. Everybody reacts differently, and there's no way to know beforehand. Don't be scared to go back to the doctor and say if it isn't working for you. I wish y...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
2 points

I am. I feel your situation. It will get easier if you practice more. If giving briefing, have a script or talking points help. Ask your doc for Zoloft meds if you want to try. I find that incredibly ...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2025
6 points

The being able to say anything you want anytime you want to is a dream. 4 years ago I became totally fluent for 2 1/2years, probably because of an antipsychotic called Abilify. It’s a partial Wiagonis...

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postr/StutterJan 14, 2025
2 points

ADHD Meds and stuttering

ADHD Meds and stuttering I am about to get prescribed adhd meds this month. I have a stuttering block problem caused neurologically. Will meds make it worse or better?...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2025
1 points

👑 Nice! yeah I noticed it kind of takes the edge off, but I might do a dose in the morning and one at night and see if that changes anything…...

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postr/StutterJan 13, 2025
3 points

Gamify your stutter/fluency work

Gamify your stutter/fluency work I definitely know what it’s like feeling burned out and tired of trying, and feeling constantly defeated or swimming upstream with speech. I think at least some of thi...

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2025
2 points

I have a different opinion on the "novelty" effect. IMO, dopamine has nothing to do with improved fluency. The real reason is that old psychological and/or auditory corrupted feedbacks which caused s...

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