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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2025
6 points

Glad to see a fellow brother here :) I went to a party this Saturday night with my husband and my brother in law. I was so uncomfortable and 3 people came to talk to me just for asking my name and si...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & BelongingShame & Embarrassment+2 more
postr/StutterJun 2, 2025
17 points

Idk what to say.

Idk what to say. Hello, I’m at 27 years old female. I came to Canada this January 2025 to join my husband who lives here since a long time ago. I came from Morocco in which I used to have my own car m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2025
1 points

I stuttered so bad while giving introduction in front of 60 people in a room. It was for sure an uncomfortable experience for me and I cringed for the next couple of hours. But gradually I forgot abou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2025
1 points

Does anyone know why people sometimes fake it or want to have it. Because to me it's just very embarrassing. Even I (a stutterer) cringe when I see other people stutter so I really don't get the appea...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2025
1 points

I am 57 years old and recently ventured into online dating. Twice now guys have rudely told me on the phone that I speak as if I have a speech impediment or a head injury.  In my opinion nothing has c...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingShame & EmbarrassmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2025
1 points

Well in two words: I thought I’m hiding my problem so well but in reality everyone knew and I got embarrassed cuz I’m ashamed of my stuttering ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterJun 1, 2025
3 points

Stammering is worse chapter of my life. I wish if I never born , I could die

Stammering is worse chapter of my life. I wish if I never born , I could die I can't even say my name , I'm so sad and lonely , I have presentation in front of my school and I'm so scared . I wish if ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
postr/StutterJun 1, 2025
29 points

My life is worse by stammering , even I wish this will never happen to my enemy and I just want to die

My life is worse by stammering , even I wish this will never happen to my enemy and I just want to die I'm so tired of my stuttering, I wish if I could die , it's so shame Infront of everyone even ...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentSadness & HopelessnessSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2025
1 points

I think all those physical symptoms, are reduced and significantly managed by taking off all that pressure, not hide your stutter, and instead do the opposite and try to willingly stutter. Do the oppo...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2025
5 points

Happens to me too several times. I visited a hotel but couldnt tell my name at the reception. So embarrassing at times...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2025
19 points

Tip for any awkward memory that keeps playing in your head: As you remember it, just add the Seinfeld riff over it lol...

Emotional Experience
Shame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterMay 31, 2025
8 points

Stuttering and the daily dread that follows

Stuttering and the daily dread that follows Hi all, just wanted to use this space to vent a little. I've had a stutter for as long as can recall. I'm in my mid twenties now and I feel it has gotten wo...

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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2025
3 points

**6 years ago someone** [**replied**](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/dcxn7b/comment/f2ct8jn/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)**:** "...

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postr/StutterMay 31, 2025
1 points

I almost gave up because of my stutter… but now I’m proud of my voice.

I almost gave up because of my stutter… but now I’m proud of my voice. I never imagined that something as simple as saying my name could feel like climbing a mountain. Years ago, I confessed my feeli...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+2 more
postr/StutterMay 31, 2025
18 points

I'm so tired and just want to rest peacefully

I'm so tired and just want to rest peacefully 19M, have severe speech blocks, talked very less in school and avoivded all social gatherings, had no friends, in college, never gave a presentation, dont...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
postr/StutterMay 29, 2025
4 points

feeling conflicted

feeling conflicted Hi all, I’m new to using reddit. I browse different categories every now and then but never posted, so bear with me. This is actually very hard for me as I have never openly talked ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2025
3 points

Telling me to relax or take my time with talking. I know that already. IDK if it's annoying, but mocking it. That can ruin my mood for the whole day and next day for me....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterMay 29, 2025
9 points

stuttering drags me down

stuttering drags me down i dont remember when it started but i found myself stuttering since i was 7, now i'm 18 and it's getting worse. i remember in grade 7 when the teacher asked me a question that...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2025
2 points

It's crazy, how the most challenging thing for PWS is saying their name when someone ask.... been there done that for decades......

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2025
3 points

I remember I blocked on my name once when I was drunk and introducing myself to people with my friend. When I blocked he made a joke saying he forgot and I casually said ya that happens sometimes. I t...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureShame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation+1 more