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postr/StutterDec 3, 2019
84 points

Humiliated

Humiliated I'm so embarrased and humiliated right now. I just got out of presentation for my first period class and I did absolutely terrible. I stuttered on almost every word and everyone can just he...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2019
1 points

I am in a theater department, and have been for a long time. However that tends to be mixed on who stands up for me or not. Many are very protective of me while others see everybody else as competitio...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Roles & PerformancePublic SpeakingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2019
2 points

Debate Speaking Exercises and Warmup: Find a paragraph to read out loud, then: 1. Read through it and over-enunciate every sound (open your mouth big and exaggerate the pronunciation) 2. Read the te...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2019
2 points

Good for you! I now present presentations in front of clients every few months or so. It’s a little stressful but it’s just who I am and I own it. Mine is rather minor but still annoying nonetheless. ...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PridePublic SpeakingSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2019
1 points

I remember when I spoke on stage for the first time I stuttered a lot. But it was in front of a class that was extremely classy with respect to my impediment, best part about interviews is the fact ...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Public SpeakingAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
2 points

The main thing I've found with presentations is to not have a script too rigid. If you plan out every sentence and use keywords to remember what to say next, you feel obliged to say those words and ma...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalPropositionality & Weight+2 more
postr/StutterOct 26, 2019
5 points

I have two presentations on Monday

I have two presentations on Monday Like the title says, I'm gonna have to do two presentations in one day. I'm trying really hard to be confident and not let the anxiety get to me but everytime I reme...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2019
1 points

Positive excitement has the same physical effect as anxiety: increased muscle tension, increased heartrate, faster breathing, lots of thoughts running through your head. All of these things contribute...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & WeightPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2019
4 points

Well, I'm the opposite, I love talking to guys like you. There are so many smooth talkers but they don't necessarily have anything interesting to say. Why I chose this path? I am fascinated by languag...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Advice OfferedMindset shiftSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2019
8 points

Why did you choose this path? Most people i know avoid talking with guys like us ahah On a serious note, god bless your work, i got a little better on my stutter when i had a therapist. I'm now on my...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2019
2 points

I’m a pharmacist too. Did retail for a while and it gave me a lot more confidence. Currently work for the government in a position where I frequently give presentations in front of large groups of peo...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & PridePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2019
3 points

I’m a Worship Pastor so I speak/sing in front of large groups of people each weekend. I stutter, everyone knows it. Nobody cares. It’s a great place to work 🙂...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Public SpeakingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2019
6 points

I took a performance degree, and before that was heavily involved in youth theatre. My stutter became simply part of how I spoke after a good few years of being very annoyed at it. When it eventually ...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityPublic SpeakingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2019
1 points

I was told once by someone that when you are presenting or performing, make yourself the audience instead of the people infront of you. That way you will be more relaxed and able to speak fluently. Ha...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2019
4 points

For me it's the opposite, I stutter a lot when doing presentations, but when casually speaking to a group, I stutter less....

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Audience Scale & Group SizePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2019
1 points

Exactly this! Stuttering can happen at any time for any reason, we have absolutely no idea why. So, even though I was successful once does not mean I will ever be successful again. These are the chanc...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Cycles & RandomnessSeverity & FluctuationPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
1 points

I would love to see how doing a presentation for school or work on MDMA would go. It will be fun they said. 🤣...

Meds & SubstancesSchool & Work
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Public Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
1 points

My mindset definitely. If I'm in an interview or a speech I just say flat out I have a stutter. By not telling them in those scenarios it will just make you seem presumably nervous, and won't help you...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & PridePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
4 points

1. Covering my mouth momentarily (like half a second) and continue talking. 2. During public speeches with a group of people who do not know me, I say the following “Morning everyone, I am Sergeant B...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePublic SpeakingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2019
-1 points

You put the job too much on a pedestal. if you remained calm and collected with no added pressure, you probably would have been more fluent. It takes practice and proactivity to improve. I recommend t...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Public SpeakingFluency Techniques