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commentr/StutterJul 22, 2025
1 points

Sometimes while we stutter, we jus stop breathing at tht moment and all our effort n focus goes to bringing the word out... so next time when u know u abt to stutter, jus take a breath (inhale n exhal...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2025
1 points

You’re absolutely right and this is what I did to get my moderate-severe stutter to almost fluent speech. However, my stage fright kinda shambles all these techniques but not by a lot. Anyway, the w...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2025
1 points

unfortunately nothing solves stuttering. I also substitute a lot but in some cases there is no substitution. as I said try the soft onset technique, it does help for this type of stutter, for example...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJul 22, 2025
2 points

Just a suggestion to help with the brick walls of whatever word if being problematic; sometimes it can help or make it smoother to instead of getting stuck, think of different words or series's of wor...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJul 22, 2025
11 points

Stuttering is a mad dog, you must tame it and control it

Stuttering is a mad dog, you must tame it and control it I've been struggling with stuttering for a long time. Like many of you, sometimes my stutter is really bad to the point where I can barely tal...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
1 points

I've noticed what helped me was watching a normal person speak and then mimic the speed which they talk. Also don't perform words or think about if you'll get hung up on a word....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
postr/StutterJul 21, 2025
0 points

Speech Improvement Apps?

Speech Improvement Apps? Hey everyone, I’ve been struggling with my stutter since I was about 3 or 4 years old or as young as I began to speak. I’ve had a lot of improvement throughout my life thanks ...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkCommunity & Support
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & CareerAdvice Requests+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
1 points

Thank you for the reply. It is indeed so exhausting after all the struggle to get the words out. About the technique, the sounds are so difficult to say without breathing, substituting and so on. Ther...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJul 21, 2025
3 points

Techniques (Photo for number 6)

Techniques (Photo for number 6) Hello, i’m almost 18 and i have been in speech therapy when i was 14, then i was too young to understand and i was ashamed using my techniques in front of others but no...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingRepetitions & Prolongations+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
1 points

It breaks my heart reading this…. I have a “Block” stutter… I LOVE TO TALK INFRONT OF WHOEVER!!! The larger the group the more excited I am to share who I am with the world; hoping that between my two...

Speech & StutteringSchool & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesPublic SpeakingFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
2 points

you have the exact type of stutter that I have, words the begin with e o a k t after a few blocks, I feel exhausted and my vocal cords are tired if that makes sense I don't have any solution for you...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
1 points

try speech therapy, i'm now seeing one and it's helping but slowly, i'm sorry to say there is no medicine for it except practicing and trying to cope with it. i'm 28 and everything you said i'm living...

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Seeking TherapyFluency TechniquesAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2025
2 points

Everyone has to decide that for themselves. There are many videos on the internet where you can listen to this. Unfortunately, there is no technique to make stuttering inaudible. It is a big win, espe...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Positive Therapy TechniquesFluency TechniquesSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2025
2 points

I joined Toastmasters as a way to build confidence with public speaking. I’ve stuttered since 5 years old - started talking at 2, so had some natural fluency for a few childhood years and then started...

School & WorkCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Public SpeakingFluency TechniquesDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2025
1 points

I don't use "strategies, techniques, or even think about it at all." I was taught fluency. There were techniques that I learned, but they weren't a way to avoid disfluency. They were parts of a learn...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Positive Therapy TechniquesSituational VariabilityIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2025
3 points

Woah-Woah-Woah-Woah, STOP the discussion right there! Those so called childhood “friends” weren’t the type of FRIENDS who’d stand with you or behind you in any situation! I stuttered until the age of ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2025
1 points

I guess I was lucky. I am a speech pathologist and a lifelong stutterer. I also have a significant learning disability. I spent years researching how the brain learns to help me with my learning disab...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & PrideCure Claims / Alt-Treats
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2025
5 points

This is pretty smart. Embrace the stutter and dont try to avoid it, work with it Rhythm when talking is very important, you control it. Thanks for sharing...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2025
3 points

17M. What you said is so relatable for me. Your fix and the conclusion is very accurate in my opinion. I think practicing and using the techniques that you practiced is the way to rewire the pathways....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2025
1 points

I started my pathway to fluency by reading the book by William Parry who discusses the concept of the Valsalva response. Once I understood this concept I was able to become fluent. You can find his bo...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesCure Claims / Alt-Treats