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postr/StutterJan 17, 2025
2 points

Plosives stuttering, including 'P,' 'M,' and 'B'

Plosives stuttering, including 'P,' 'M,' and 'B' Hello, I'm a 17 year old senior in high school and I recently just got back into speech therapy, as my parents believed my speech got better, when it ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2025
2 points

Yep, I feel myself in everything you said there to, so incredibly frustrating not being able to express your feelings or opinions, or even introduce yourself, glad to know I’m not Alone🙏🏻...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringFrustration & Anger+1 more
postr/StutterJan 16, 2025
5 points

The letter D

The letter D Hi all. To summarize my backstory with stuttering: I’ve stuttered since I was about 7 or 8 My stutter was mild, not even, during highschool/college My stutter got to its worse (where...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJan 15, 2025
13 points

I'm just so so fed up

I'm just so so fed up I'm 17 and had one when I was 1-7 I had one then It stopped, then cause of bullying. When i was like 11 I was bullied so badly I bacame mute for a year and ever since I had a s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStigma & BullyingShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterJan 15, 2025
4 points

Today I had Group Discussion practical in college

Today I had Group Discussion practical in college I'm proud that I did it. I'm glad atleast it is over. The topic was related to AI A little backstory, I developed stutter since class 5, it is purel...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
postr/StutterJan 15, 2025
45 points

Does your stutter occasionally become severe?

Does your stutter occasionally become severe? I don't know how to describe it, but my stutter becomes severe sometimes, I can't say certain words that were easy to say, reading few sentences out-loud...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
2 points

In my book stuttering is involuntary disfluency in speech that occurs as repetitions, blocks or "buzzes" (for lack of better term; the way you get stuck on a S or V sound for example). I suppose body ...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2025
1 points

I know what you mean. A lot of times, I end up being out of breath because sometimes I have to talk without pausing. Starting sentences with certain letters is very difficult for me. Specifically any ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJan 14, 2025
24 points

stuttering leaves me so fatigued

stuttering leaves me so fatigued It's honestly difficult to express with words(literally) how exhausting this shit is. My stutter is constantly at the forefront of my mind, and it's gotten to the poi...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsOverthinking & MonitoringBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2025
3 points

I still block when I’m alone but it’s not nearly as bad. There were many times when I’m talking to someone and I can’t get a single word out...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJan 14, 2025
131 points

I am Finally Free, I found a solution to my stuttering!

I am Finally Free, I found a solution to my stuttering! Hey everyone, I just wanted to share an incredible discovery I’ve made that has changed my life and hopefully, this could help others too! I’v...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Assistive DevicesFluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2025
1 points

Disagree. You can rehearse lines you want to say, just like singing, but can still stutter. There is something that happens that causes the system to get disrupted with tension, prolongation, r...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2025
2 points

Started with Benetalk's(paid app I know but work expenses it) speech recorder. I found on calls for work is where my problems really heightened. It has taught me to speak more slowly and trust that, f...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & CareerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2025
9 points

Definitely. I mentally prepare for like a week to call my car dealership and book a service. One of my local pizza-places accepts online orders and that is probably the sole reason I don't use anyone ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal+2 more
postr/stutteringJan 12, 2025
2 points

Heyy guys I used to stutter then it got completely better but slowly it's getting worse again Sometimes I can't say anything at all, the words get stuck When I try to speak, my eyes close my brain feels pressured, and my whole body tenses up Can someone tell me how to fix this? I'm very worried😭🥲

Heyy guys I used to stutter then it got completely better but slowly it's getting worse again Sometimes I can't say anything at all, the words get stuck When I try to speak, my eyes close my brain fee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
1 points

I understand. I have been trying to find a job for the past 2 years; every time i am being interviewed for a position, i block up and the words don't come out, so i truly understand what you're going ...

School & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2025
1 points

Based on my own understanding of this, there are three ways the body can mirror or reflect a 'freezing' reaction (such as, a block): *flight (escaping).. we've all experienced it.. we feel an anticip...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
postr/StutterJan 11, 2025
3 points

In your own thoughts. Are silent blocks without tension - a fight, or flight, or freeze or fawn response?

In your own thoughts. Are silent blocks without tension - a fight, or flight, or freeze or fawn response? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/1hyy0is)...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJan 10, 2025
45 points

The worst just happened

The worst just happened My first week at a new job. I’ve been through some layoffs, bad jobs, etc. so this one really means a lot since it took some work to get here. We have a zoom meeting today wher...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2025
2 points

That last part is very true, I walked into my classroom yesterday to get my stuff and I just walked in and just stood there for 3 or so seconds not saying a word because I couldn’t get the first word ...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & Stoppages