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I Feel like running, but I can’t

I Feel like running, but I can’t I’m currently in my first year of college and I’m taking required freshman classes that all require public speaking. I have upcoming speeches and presentations. I feel...

My stutter has been pretty severe in the recent weeks although I've always owned it. No side effects so far, maybe a small burst of energy present. Stutter is pretty much gone for last few hours. Wher...

I was in the same boat for my masters thesis at the University of Houston in 2003. There were over a 100 people and I just walked up there, breathed, and stuttered. But I never stopped, Inl just ke...

Bachelor thesis presentation on graduation

Bachelor thesis presentation on graduation I am graduating from my university in a few days and I have to present my thesis publicly within 5 minutes in front of a lot of people. But I am always stutt...

Had to introduce myself in a room full of people

Had to introduce myself in a room full of people and I was the last of about 60 people. It went ok, but I was so shaky, it felt like my heart was going to burst through my chest. Wish it were easier...

Recently graduating college, I feel your pain when it comes to saying your name in class, reading aloud, etc. Even though it can be excruciatingly tough and challenging, every little bit of exposure ...

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I was in the same boat but this was 500 people. I just breathed, disclosed my stutter and said a little joke for the ice breaker. I did a great job and received p...

Help...

Help... So this is the situation. I can speak perfectly fine at home in front of my family and barely stutter. But, when I am in social situations with strangers, my stutter comes up. Also, when I'm g...

I’m going to be teaching a small class this quarter at university and I’m terrified.

I’m going to be teaching a small class this quarter at university and I’m terrified. One of my professors reached out to me to help her with instructing this quarter. She’s teaching a large (120+ pers...

First to comment. I find group settings to be the perfect training ground for your stutter. It forces you to project your voice. To have to come to terms with having to show and talk with confidence. ...

Introducing myself in a group setting

Introducing myself in a group setting Hey guys, I’ve started university in Dublin (Trinity College) about 3 weeks ago I’ve been having an amazing time so far. I’ve obviously had my ups and downs with ...

I literally do the exact same thing!!! Only one addition...I also try to make the audience laugh throughout the presentation, it makes the atmosphere feel more relaxed....

Hey, sorry to hear that. Group presentations are so much worse. My advice would be to ask for the starting part of the presentation so you don‘t have To stand there while your stress builds up. Additi...

Group project presentation with a mild stutter

Group project presentation with a mild stutter So I just started back at college and on the first day the syllabus was given out which for both classes I have (same professor;only professor who teache...

Oh sorry i didnt read the title 1. You can Pick up a book you like and read it out loud for about 30 minutes a day. You learn that way how to breathe the right way to reduce your stutter 2. Public s...

Yea. It’s gonna help. Try to read the text sometimes loud and sometimes quiet, what also helps is playing with the articulation and the accent. Which is actually fun. Also stand before a mirror and st...

Later I'm gonna die

Later I'm gonna die Tomorrow I have my first presentation at work so first 2 things: 1) I really suck on presentations in front of other people 2) the presentation is on english and english is not my...

I loved “The King’s Speech” so much. As a stutter too but just as a regular movie watcher. It’s interesting to see how doctor’s used to treat stuttering back then and how he overcame his fear of publi...

Yeehaw! Good job. I noticed when I am talking with people or successfully finish a presentation, I feel relieved and also energized. Keep going man... Don't let stuttering hold us back!...

Yes to all three. Additionally, not avoiding any words, sounds or situations even if I did feel fear. And actively pushing out of my comfort zones by doing things that I wouldn't normally do, and qui...