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commentr/StutterJul 30, 2019
3 points

I've never seen a stutterer in my life that appeared confident while stuttering....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2019
1 points

Helps for me as well. I practice reading out loud or just tell random stories, after doing that I always feel more confident while speaking to people. I'm afraid this might turn into a bad habit thoug...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
2 points

When you're in a situation where you want to appear confident (whatever that's supposed to mean, exactly), and you experience stuttering, have you ever tried simply disclosing this fact to the audienc...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
8 points

I am not sure how to reconcile with this stuttering. I’ve been trying to deal with the stuttering for a long time. But, as times went by, I couldn’t get away from the feeling that I am a half person. ...

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commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
10 points

Sorry about the wall of text. Do you mean tips on how to alleviate stuttering? I'd say pre-voice exhalation, easy onset, light touches, linking, and cancellation. Pre-voice exhalation: before you b...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling OthersIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
1 points

I work as a business analyst in major global company. I have to talk sometimes, but not too much and I sometimes stutter a lot but people dont give a fuck as you are valued for what you create rather ...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
2 points

i wish i could tell you it gets better, but it only gets better if you allow it to (mentally) but either way, what u posted, i tell myself and ask myself the same questions sometimes, so i get it. the...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
3 points

I used to, specially after a job interview. I had the same thinking that I wasted someone's time. But now I care less about these things may be I am a bit matured now....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
3 points

I know many people who stutter and their professions include a doctor, speech therapist, school counselor, financial advisor, lawyer, journalist, chef, software engineer, transportation engineer (me)....

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Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
1 points

My story is very similar to yours. Very similar. I've been getting therapy and the stutter is much better now. Slowly by slowly, I'm making progress. The problem with both of us is, that we had a stut...

Speech & StutteringTherapy & ProfessionalIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
6 points

Just try and remember that we tend to be harder on ourselves than others. Sure, it can feel super embarrassing. But most of the time, other people don’t notice or don’t care about our stutters. Try to...

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commentr/StutterJul 29, 2019
7 points

*Whenever someone mentions suicide, I feel obligated to mention r/SuicideWatch. You're not alone.* ---   We all waste each other's time all the time, so to say. That's sort of what culture...

Community & SupportIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-PerceptionHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
4 points

ride the fluency wave and capitalize on it. make good memories and talk more. it will help you build resilience and let you know that fluency is possible. Enjoy yourself....

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commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
1 points

We'll all have to go through this one day, i don't know anything about your personal life so I'll talk about what worked for me and maybe it will apply to you. First, can you choose a decent job? One ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
6 points

I've accepted the fact that I'll be stuck with general labor for life because I don't need to talk to half the city if I'm doing that kind of job. Look for a recruitment company and let them know yo...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
1 points

I felt like that a lot when I was a kid. Now, I'm really making an effort to be more social. My social and conversational skills are definitely behind those of my peers. However, I have been told that...

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commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
2 points

Yeah i had that years ago. Now i feel normal but with just a quirk. Stuttertherapy helped alot with that...

Therapy & ProfessionalIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
1 points

For me it helps to practice saying individual words when I’m alone. It helps to “sync up” my brain and speech. I can physically say any word, the problem is with my brain sequencing the words when I t...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
2 points

Same! I feel like a totally different person when I'm having a conversation but I feel like myself when I'm just by myself....

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2019
6 points

I agree, I'm far more open and chatty when I'm talking through text than I am through speech. But also, I think if I ever do fix my stutter that would only be the beginning of solving that issue, I'...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Identity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & Substitution