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Stuttering and self confidence

Stuttering and self confidence 19,F Imma keep it short. I used to stutter as a child, sorta got over it when i was 9-10. I was not put into any speech therapy or any thing, but my mom did send me to ...

We’ll I shouldn’t have said “avoid”, but rather to become aware of them and work on not fear them. So we identify the sounds that caused the most blocks, which for me were the plosives. Then we would ...

You are welcome. But like if you want to overcome waterphobia, the best way is to outright plunge into the water. I know it is a very hard step for you to make since you are holding negative opinions...

Hmm I've never really thought about it to be honest. I'm not that easygoing but I've definitely mellowed throughout my twenties. I think everyone with a stutter can suffer from pretty severe episodes ...

Worst moments in my life regarding the stutter weirdly aren't huge moments but sort of a myriad of minor incidents and people's reaction to them. trying to ask for a bus ticket, trying to order food, ...

All you can do is your best. Simplistic I know, but it’s the truth. I hear you when you talk about blocking on that first dreaded word. I have found deep breathing exercises can be helpful before a or...

I can’t imagine anyone saying that “you just have to want to be fluent enough” unless they don’t have a stutter themselves. That sounds a lot like my brother and dad when I was young and they’d tell m...

would you say you are naturally easygoing in temperament? do you feel someone more neurotic who stutters might exit with a different set of experiences from the dating scene?...

Has any of y’all ever been in a play

Has any of y’all ever been in a play I joined encore,ast hear they did Alice in wonderland and I found it so kool. I would like to act but I know I probably can’t. She. I bring this up to friends they...

Today I had to record something for a club and I got stuck so much. My main issue is my speech blocks that I can’t seem to improve on. The funny thing was that the word I did think I was gonna stammer on came perfectly. I got so anxious and feel so bad now. Any type of advice would be appreciated.

Today I had to record something for a club and I got stuck so much. My main issue is my speech blocks that I can’t seem to improve on. The funny thing was that the word I did think I was gonna stammer...

My parents took me to doctor for my stuttering treatment when I was 10 (I'm 18 now) i have always had severe anxiety. The doc told my parents that they have to keep telling me that ""I'm alright and t...

"I'll always be a stutterer. But that doesn't mean I'll always stutter." I love this! My story is similar to yours. I was fortunately able to attend speech therapy at a young age and I found I had to...

As a stutterer as well, I think it does help more-so with the tension. Sure it won’t help with the stutter, but it will help with taking everyone by surprise. Everyone has a ‘shock factor’ reaction...

I have a speaking exam and don’t know what to do

I have a speaking exam and don’t know what to do I have a really bad stutter and don’t know how to get through this I don’t want to stand in front of everyone stuck on the first word shivering my lips...

I think it matters only because I limit myself when talking to others because I am afraid of stuttering. I am afraid that others will think it’s wierd if I stutter. Why I am thinking like this I do no...

Stammering is often situational or context specific. I’m not surprised to hear what you describe. School was particularly difficult for me..I imagine the anticipation of being asked to say your name w...

dating w severe stutter?

dating w severe stutter? greetings! was just hoping for some insight on what the community's thoughts and experiences have been re: dating while stuttering - EDIT: not asking as a stutterer myself, ...

i like to think that i’ve grown to be pretty thick skinned but i’ve always gotten really emotional when someone references my stutter in a negative way so i completely understand where you’re coming f...

That's not something rare. But right now there's a competition for a managing position in my workplace. And when i start stutteing during presentations, some of competitor for the position inserts p...

Any tips on presentations?

Any tips on presentations? I have a presentation for one of my classes tomorrow, and I am really nervous. It is a group project, and I have to present 3 slides. I have told my teacher I stutter, but t...