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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2019
1 points

You're a 6th Year Medical student! You're brilliant! Many people would do anything to get to where you are now. Think about how far you've come and all your hard work over the years. Please do not let...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2019
2 points

I agree - being upfront and open about your stuttering lets them know it’s not an issue for you, e.g. “my name is x, I have a stutter. It’s not an issue for me and I am happy to talk about it.” You ca...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2019
2 points

My stutter has gotten worse as well, but my confidence is still here. Weird, right? A different mindset can do wonders for your self-esteem....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterOct 23, 2019
51 points

Woman, black and stutter, the parliamentary who amazes Portugal: "I stutter when I speak, not when I think"

Woman, black and stutter, the parliamentary who amazes Portugal: "I stutter when I speak, not when I think" "It's a stuttering that is very evident and is even quite spectacular, so it is absolutely i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2019
6 points

Tbh ive seen this trend alot. My father, uncle and 2 brothers had very severe stammer as well. They all recovered around the age of 13-16. Like completely recovered. You can barely notice they stutter...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2019
2 points

Ah I just got this made from a seller on Etsy! They sell customizable hats so I just went with that lol...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2019
2 points

You are not alone in feeling like this. Stuttering can severely affect confidence and self-esteem. It all boils down to the think-feel-act cycle. Negative thoughts lead to emotions (stress, anxiety, s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2019
2 points

Why do I devalue myself so hard because of my stutter, always felt like I was a step below human or something. All this crap that has brought on to my life because of stutter makes it hard to just "fo...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2019
1 points

If you can get to the point where you can own your stutter, you've won. Stuttering gets worse the more you try to hide it and struggle against it so the more you accept it, talk about it openly and ac...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterOct 18, 2019
24 points

My academic writing teacher also stutters

My academic writing teacher also stutters I still don't know if she knows I stutter because I'm silent most of the time and we don't discuss very much. But, it feels damn good to know that I as a stut...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterOct 15, 2019
4 points

Lee Lovett : Stuttering & Anxiety Self-Cures: What 1,000+ Stutterers Taught Me

Lee Lovett : Stuttering & Anxiety Self-Cures: What 1,000+ Stutterers Taught Me I don't know if any of you are familiar with this guy or the book he has written, but it sounds interesting. Especial...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2019
6 points

A stutter is not anywhere close to red hair. A stutter is life changing, in fact, I wouldn't blame someone if they didn't date someone due to a stutter....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2019
7 points

Agree. We have a stutter and we are born with it. Its a physical flaw in the brain. So when someone doesnt want to date you for that is the same as not dating someone because they have red hair. Ridic...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
1 points

As a 21-year-old stutterer, I completely understand what you're going through! I had a stutter all my life and it brings me great anxiety each and every day. I am currently a senior in college and cur...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
1 points

I think what works in such a situation might be very subjective. As in depends on the person. What helped me a little is trying to do small things what make me feel good about myself. In my case strik...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
1 points

I feel you. I agree that it is less of a deal now. I have stuttered my whole life, Im so fed up with it. I often dont care if I sound or look like im about to have a stroke when talking. Im so sick of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2019
1 points

You know , this is me . I think stuttering has got a lot to do with ego. I personally not to suck my own dick , but think I’m pretty handsome and when talking to Girls I feel like I don’t even have a ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2019
1 points

I feel the same way. As I get older, I look at people around me who are able to move up in their careers and be more successful and they all can talk elegantly and normally. It feels horrible for me. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 8, 2019
8 points

>we are just as smart and articulate as anyone—but the secondary behaviors that manifest themselves with stuttering sometimes make it sound like aren’t. Well said. This feeling, this sense of awar...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2019
2 points

I've been where you are I'm not even kidding you literally sound like how I did a year and a half ago. I suffer from anxiety, depression and a stutter as well. I put off getting a job for nearly 3 yea...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+1 more