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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2023
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The only thing that I found Helped me get through this:- whenever I'm talking with a new person- a person that I don't know- and he doesn't know me- my stuttering- I just love starting out the conver...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2023
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Maybe not the best answer to get rid of the stutter, but the fear of talking. What has helped me the most is to speak online through my microphone to people when I play games online....

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2023
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Hit the gym, practice speaking with a lot of people, join toastmasters or other groups, learn how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and be patient. Bonne chance....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2023
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I believe the cause of stuttering is a deep insecurity ability to speak. Deepest neurosis lasting from childhood/early adolescence. Support and feel your voice, get out into situations that are most u...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2023
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I have been there but i fell back because I spontaneously got into a anxious situation and felt a stutter and pushed true instead of stopping and imagining my diaphragm. I’m now doing it again and it ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2023
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Great response! Yes I agree with you, we weren't allowed to speak with the del ferro if we feel a stutter. You are right, if I was able to distract myself from this stutter feeling (or other triggers)...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
postr/StutterDec 23, 2023
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One of the best Comedic Representations of a Stutter?

One of the best Comedic Representations of a Stutter? Hey y'all what you think about this skit? Just wanted to share it with you guys. Personally I like how the the pws is purposefully disclosing h...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Strategic Swearing/CursingHumor & Community ToneVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2023
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Yeah mostly, there's times I do hold back a little bit but for the most part I do just go for it, and if I stutter I just take it as it is and don't feel the shame. The vast majority of the time peopl...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2023
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The fact is you've done with this. I suppose most of stutterers wouldn't say a thing due to anxious and embarassment. Make that situation regular and you'll see how your confidence that plays importan...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2023
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Could you provide a step-by-step guide on how to effectively apply the Del Ferro method? (in your own thoughts) This is my attempt to synthesize the Del Ferro strategy: Step 1: * eyes closed (to av...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 21, 2023
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Yes I do. That is a block. I like to think of blocks like a brick wall and I am trying to pass through. Break the bricks by brute force. The irony is that everytime I do that the wall get thicker. Bi...

Speech & StutteringCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2023
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TL;DR at the end. I went to a hypnotherapist when I was 15 or 16. I'm not a strong candidate for hypnosis because I've always needed to keep my wits about me, but I followed the guidance anyway. My m...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Trauma & PsychologicalVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureTherapy Experiences
postr/StutterDec 15, 2023
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Tips to improve stuttering according to the book: The Way Out by Alan Gordon about neuroplastic pain (a conditioned response)

Tips to improve stuttering according to the book: The Way Out by Alan Gordon about neuroplastic pain (a conditioned response) This is my attempt to extract tips from the book "The way out" about neuro...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentExperiential Association+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2023
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There is an opportunity right there when you fail. You've to change your mindset about 'failing'. If done correctly, you can train your mind to get better every-time you fail and build resistance to t...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2023
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Desensitization is very helpful. In other words as scary as it can be, go out in the world and stutter, stutter, stutter. It takes bravery but a fuck them, I’ll stutter if I want to. Stuttering ev...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2023
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Don’t worry about it. It’s a good step in exposure therapy. Also, people who don’t stutter hate hearing their own voices and will fixate on how they sound. It’s normal....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2023
1 points

Call up shops and ask if they have a certain item in stock. Restaurants - tell them you have an allergy and want to know if it’s okay to eat there...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2023
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Grocery store, Home Depot/Lowes, florist, etc. Perhaps something you're vaguely interested in.. e.g. if you're into gardening ask them for details about the plants they have in stock. Don't make and t...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2023
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Tax offices? Schedule appointment for them to do your taxes. Ask them what documents you need. You don't need to supply any PII (ssn, dob, etc.) Then call and cancel the appointment in a few days....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterDec 3, 2023
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Any suggestions on who I can call on my phone to have a brief conversation with?

Any suggestions on who I can call on my phone to have a brief conversation with? I want to start by desensitizing myself to judgement and what better way to do that then to talk to people over the pho...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment