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postr/StutterJun 9, 2022
11 points

stutter has gotten worse recently and don't know what to do

stutter has gotten worse recently and don't know what to do I've always had a stutter, it was most bad when I was little when I was older I still had it but it wasn't as bad, now it's gotten worse, no...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2022
2 points

Yes bro, I'm going to the University of Amsterdam in september as it's not too far from my home. First few weeks will be the hardest, with introducing yourself in each class to everyone which I absolu...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
9 points

What it sounds like is the louder you speak the greater the chance of more people hearing you have a stutter, and that makes you nervous which then makes the stutter worse. Case closed....

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
7 points

Not a doctor. But -I also had a stutter. I didn't have one as a kid but had it in middle and high school. It was so bad that I didn't wanna hang w my friends. I never raised my hand in class because I...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
1 points

"Not caring what people think" and "believing in myself" won't fix a severe stutter and the problems that come along with it, no matter what Disney movies tell you....

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
2 points

Who cares? You can’t navigate life carrying about what others thinks. That applies to non stutters too....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 8, 2022
47 points

I shouldn't have even gotten my hopes up.

I shouldn't have even gotten my hopes up. After everything I had to go through and months of waiting, my waiver to join the army was denied. I don't care what people say, a severe stutter holds me bac...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2022
1 points

Thanks. Honestly the problem isn't her, it's me. She's never been rude or impatient with me about my stutter. My problem is just that I can't speak so I can't make good conversation, I'm not fun to ta...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2022
5 points

This may be a bit long... but here goes. I see the following options for stutterers. 1. Costal Breathing where you breathe and talk a specific way. 2. Traditional(?) therapy which looks at a mix of ...

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commentr/StutterJun 7, 2022
1 points

Not really, some people say breathing in the stomach helps For me it is made worse by lack of sleep, stress, anxiety etc. and especially getting enough sleep makes a big difference Honestly I try no...

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Anticipating StutteringEnergy & Biological RhythmsAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2022
3 points

Yeah man definitely normal! I think your emotions, beliefs and cognitive factors play a huge role into the stuttering. Those things are also related to different situations. Personally I don´t stutter...

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postr/StutterJun 7, 2022
12 points

Stutter/clutter has been worsening over past year—is it normal for it to show up more in certain situations?

Stutter/clutter has been worsening over past year—is it normal for it to show up more in certain situations? I've had a very slight stammer for a long time, but over the COVID-19 pandemic, it has sign...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2022
3 points

I get what u mean, but a lot of is has to do with the anxiety to stutter. When you can take away the anxiety and try to not care so much it will go better. For my personally anyway....

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postr/StutterJun 6, 2022
55 points

Got my first job!

Got my first job! I've been stuttering my whole life but during the pandemic it's just getting worse as we start online school. I took Graphic Design for my degree and for the last 2 semester it has b...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
4 points

OP while I agree with you, you have to realize everyone has it to varying degrees. Often times people with a repeating sound/word stutter and prolongation is often more socially acceptable (and recogn...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
2 points

Yeah ive been starting this. I finished high school a few weeks ago and where im from u sign everyones shirt on the last day. Going up to and asking my crush to sign each other was the scariest thing ...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & ConcealmentPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
1 points

Yeah there's a positive correlation with stuttering less around people who are less judgmental or who I'm closer to...

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Listener ReactionsAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
3 points

Yeah my suturing has increased alot these days up to the point where i ask my friends to ask questions in class for me , being a teen who stutters is just frustrating i hangout with people but don’t ...

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Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
9 points

I always think fuck this im going to try and forget about my stutter and put myself out there. But i cant. Its like im allergic to interaction because i go red over literally anything and my eyes get ...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2022
2 points

I get that. I had a hard time in my teens. If I could tell my 16 year old self something it would be that you're not something to perfect and your stutter is a feature of you. Don't let anyone tell yo...

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Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment