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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
3 points

I was the same way when i started High School. A Big thing to remember is that literally no one cares that you stutter, its all in your head. Dont skip classes because of presentations like i did, not...

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
2 points

FYI, I'm sitting here doing my own reading right now. I don't ''want'' to, but I'm doing it anyway. So in case you're thinking of not reading today, just know, that if you want to kick this stuttering...

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
1 points

You're absolutely right. I refuse to be one of those people who regrets not doing what they're passionate about in life. Your words really mean alot to me and I am definitely taking it to heart. Thank...

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
5 points

Fuck. No. Just no! Who controls your path? Some college advisor? No! You do. You decide what to do with your life. Not someone else. If you want to become an RN, no one gets to tell you that you can...

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
4 points

I remember this exact same feeling. I am in college now, but I will never forget the time right before my first day of high school. I will not try to convince you not to be stressed because believe me...

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
5 points

First of all, my high school and college counselors were of little help. I actually almost didn’t graduate due to an error that my college counselor made. Anyway, I did mental health counseling for ma...

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
7 points

RN=registered nurse, and its something I am very passionate about because I love helping others. Thank you for the great advice....

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
22 points

That's so awesome! I agree with you. Nursing is something I've always wanted to do, and I am not going to just let someone try and change my mind....

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
4 points

Not sure what an "RN" is, but if this is something you're passionate about then it's important to work towards it, despite your stutter. It'll be worth the grind if it's something you love. If it's j...

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
3 points

Yeah, I think it would have definitely helped if the speech therapist explained why were using the rudimentary materials. Although when I was younger I had a lot of frustration and anger built up as a...

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
2 points

I had "speech therapy" while going through school, mostly in elementary school in the early 90s. That did virtually nothing, though the teacher basically knew she was in over her head and told me/my p...

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commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
2 points

Talking to strangers seems a good idea. But...if I start stuttering in English, that would be a nightmare. That's what I think for now. But, I'm sure I'll be more confident in the future! Thank you so...

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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
3 points

Again, that is a very familiar feeling. Thanks for sharing that. You remind me of myself, the way you write and feel. I was right there in your shoes in my own life. I fought those feelings for years...

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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
1 points

I know this can be a horrible time.. I had some very dark days. I overcame my stutter it in a couple of years but it could be done much quicker than what I did if I knew the path before hand. Feel f...

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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
1 points

Its still there but depends on my anxiety and if I think I'm going to stutter, Ill stutter more but It took a lot of practice and going to speech therapy in order to reduce it. Its barely noticeable a...

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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
2 points

Thanks bro. Stories like yours fill me with hope and i Will start to read out loud for 1 hour a day. I also do not stutter while reading alone and when i do it with other people around i am 95% fluent...

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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
2 points

Yes, I have. I posted my story a few days ago - search for it and read what I wrote. Yeah, stuttering is absolutely brutal, but it can be overcome. The answer to both your questions is ''yes.'' Sta...

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postr/StutterAug 12, 2020
12 points

psychedelics and stuttering

psychedelics and stuttering Hi guys, I wanted to share an experience I had with psychedelics and how it related with my stuttering. Please take what I say with a grain of salt. I’m not a speech thera...

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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
2 points

Then start a delivery company and hire your kid as a delivery driver. Jokes aside, congrats man on such a challenging job position, I believe not many of us would even consider getting into it. Just...

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commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
1 points

I can relate with you completely. I have had it as a kid. I am 24 years old now and same story, always had such a difficult time making friends and was super quiet around people even though I would ...

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