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commentr/overcome_stutteringJan 6, 2025
1 points

Sorry for my late reply. The thing is that even my speech therapist wasn't aware of this method, so I wasn't brave enough to try it out. But might give it a shot in the future. On the other hand, the ...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Fluency TechniquesHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2025
1 points

Alright I’ve been doing 2mg of Taurine most days. I definitely do notice that my speech isn’t so “frantic;” like I’m less inclined to feel panicked and can slow down and my blocks aren’t so hard. In...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Helpful Med OutcomesEnergy & Biological RhythmsRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2025
3 points

Rather vague answer. It may be worth a try. I take 200mg every morning now but was up to 500mg per day when I first started and haven't stopped taking it to test if my speech gets worse. It may have h...

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Helpful Med OutcomesPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2025
4 points

This sounds crazy, but stimulants have always helped me with stuttering. Im no expert, but i wonder if testosterone has a similar effect? I take vyvanse and I stutter/block alot less. Any kind of "dow...

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med OutcomesStimulants & Caffeine
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2025
3 points

Good point, but when I say "started to return" it was still leaps and bounds better than without any TRT, so instead of 99.9% gone maybe closer to 90% gone compared to the baseline....

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Severity & FluctuationHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2025
6 points

As someone commented before, that’s my current situation with SSRI’s. I still have to take a moment sometimes to pause, and slowly let the words drip out (which I hate, because my default is to speak ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2025
2 points

I just was prescribing Abilify again. While I was taking it in the past(atypical SSRI ) and became totally fluent while taking it. The I had to stop it because it caused insomnia ( really severe and ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringHelpful Med OutcomesHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2025
4 points

The first 7 weeks of TRT the stutter was 99.9% gone. The last 3 weeks it started to return. Why? Not a clue, hence the reason for this post to see if anyone else had this phenomena in common...

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Severity & FluctuationHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2025
1 points

My first thought is yes, the confidence, but as you may know, the confidence is directly correlated to the stutter, or lack thereof. Went to my doctor because my sex drive (and sex life) had fallen ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2025
5 points

I did TRT for a couple years and noticed a reduction in my stutter though it didn’t completely go away...

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commentr/StutterJan 4, 2025
17 points

This happened to me when I was put on SSRI's. It was completely gone. I ultimately went off them though for good, as I could not get past the side effects. Having no libido was enough to get me off th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
postr/StutterJan 4, 2025
53 points

TRT eliminated my stuttering

TRT eliminated my stuttering Doctor prescribed Testosterone Replacement Therapy (Born a guy, still am a guy, identify as a guy) for some issues unrelated to stuttering. During the 10 week trial my stu...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Energy & Biological RhythmsHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterJan 3, 2025
10 points

Stutter

Stutter I finally am prescribed Abilify again. I had to stop taking it after 3 years of total fluency because of terrible insomnia. Not everyone has this side effect and it’s worth it to be totally fl...

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med OutcomesSide Effects & Risks
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2025
1 points

How long did you feel relief from botox? I think I've just gotten so used to this condition that I don't realize how uncomfortable I am until I get drunk or high...

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2025
11 points

I have TMJ. I started getting masseter Botox (in the jaw) for it. I can’t even tell you the relief I felt. I had no idea I had so much tension. The relief was almost immediate. With that said, I still...

Meds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Helpful Med OutcomesSide Effects & RisksPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2024
11 points

Stuttered really bad growing up (now 25f) stopped and then in highschool about 18 years old started up again (really think smoking devils lettuce heightened it). UNRELATED anyways!!! met my bf/future ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentNeurological & Brain+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2024
1 points

I also take 10000 iu of vitamin d3 and krill oil. (krill oil and has omega 3... I cannot take omega 3 from fish oil.. It makes my stutter worse)....

Meds & Substances
Helpful Med OutcomesHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2024
1 points

So 100mg Ubiquinol and 1-2g Taurine, and multivitamin. I’ll give it a try! I’ll also mess with GABA and report back...

Meds & SubstancesCoping & Advocacy
Helpful Med OutcomesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2024
1 points

100 MG with food. I take all in the breakfast. I also take a multivitamin. Mega multi with ginseng. Brand: health aid....

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commentr/StutterDec 30, 2024
0 points

I don't know... Maybe. I take taurine and ubiquinol. Never been so fluent. If you try gaba please let me know the results....

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityHelpful Med Outcomes