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commentr/StutterNov 5, 2023
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Personally I got hired as a waiter and it reduced my stutter by maybe 40% so then I was able to get a Real job like what you are trying to get so maybe put yourself in the fire so it reduces stutterin...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2023
1 points

Try to come to terms today that you are going to stutter tomorrow. And then tomorrow, as you have that stuttering moment, tell yourself it's ok that you are stuttering and bring your focus back to th...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2023
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Love all the advice here. Bc stuttering is situational and variable it is confusing…one min fluent the next not. Predictable on some terms, I always know which words I feel a stutter or block before I...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2023
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There are few techniques that might help. First of all you have these pre-rendered phrases that you are probably repeating in your head and you already beleive you will not be able to get them across ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2023
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I've spoken about emotions and traumas. Click my profile and you'll see. I went to therapy, and other. Of course that's bravery. It's part of my journey. I can't keep arguing every single point every...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2023
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I encountered the idea of voluntary stammering many years ago. I appreciate that it gives a sense of control and can desensitise you to the discomfort of stammering, which can be really powerful. I th...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterOct 31, 2023
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Read this

Read this There’s stuff that helps. There’s stuff that doesn’t help. There’s stuff that helps more so than other methods. Nothing can instantly “fix” you or grant you eternal happiness. Life is a mix ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2023
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One thing I can say from experience and it may suck at first, is to literally get exposed to what you're afraid of. The more you face it, the easier it gets because your mind feels at ease. It's worke...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2023
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Have you heard about “Effortless stuttering?” Or avoidance reduction? https://imgur.com/a/KdXACiC This is what ultimately helped me. I Just stopped chasing fluency and started chasing being OK with ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2023
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Wow, I’m really sorry about that. I didn’t know that could do that for you!!’ I’ve also been doing some exposure therapy and that seems to work. I think writing a book about it will def help bc it’s l...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2023
1 points

Yes. I absolutely love it. I pair this with exposure therapy and I’ve seen amazing changes for myself. I’m on 8mg a day. What reactions did you get?...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2023
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Learn sign language! The deaf and hard of hearing community is happy, vibrant, and will welcome you. You’d never have to worry about stuttering again. 💁💁💁 Is that easy? Nope, it isn’t. But if you ...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2023
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I apologize for what I'm gonna say because I know this isn't what you wanna read but putting yourself in the fire is, in my experience, the best thing you can do. Being a waiter, my stuttering dramati...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindset shiftEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2023
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I'd imagine desensitizing yourself to talking to people would help. I remember being like that when younger, my speech therapist made me converse with strangers, I eventually did get good at it. My st...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSeeking TherapyTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2023
1 points

Just act like you’re looking for somebody that you know and scream out their name. Also, you could make up a dog name and scream that in a park if you think that would help...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2023
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Not in a crowded theater. :) You want to yell out loud with B and D words, huh? Go to any random place and just start yelling Big Dick. People will just think you have Tourette’s (not that I’m makin...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2023
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Find where busking happens. Or look up open mic places where you live. You'd go up there on stage and then say "Before I sing, first of all I'd like to thank my mother and... " and then shout names. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2023
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I have controlled my speech a lot, rather have been able to. If I spoke to a PWS now, I think I would be able to "control it". Yes, maybe one can be comfortable with another PWS but would really depen...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHiding & ConcealmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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The only way to do it is to face the fear and make the sound you're afraid to make. Even a little bit at first. You block because you don't want t se...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2023
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embrace the block, having an fear/intimidation dynamic with your stammer can make you overthink like crazy and just create more unnecessary stress over something you don’t have that much control of, a...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride