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commentr/StutterMar 28, 2019
1 points

I am also do not stutter when alone or talking to animals. This gives me proof that our stutter is ONLY in our minds, it is not physical damage, it is all about self-confidence and anxiety....

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Identity & Self-PerceptionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2019
2 points

As a 30-year-old, female stutterer who has lived in Manhattan for about 10 years, I’m rooting for you and hope you have a great time....

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
1 points

Yeah i would trade my stutter for my left arms, a leg, fingers, an eye, any fuckin day, let me speak my mind, let me speak my soul, the difference between an animal and a human is speech, that's, noth...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
1 points

That’s definitely understandable, but all drugs alter your mind in a sense. I didn’t take the drug with the intent of fixing myself or my stutter. I took LSD really just for recreational use, it just ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
1 points

I mean personally I’m not a fan of mind altering drugs but if it helped you then right on. I just don’t think that for me “being happier” will change my stutter. Yes it changed the way I think of stut...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
1 points

Don't make stuttering be your crutch or excuse. You can be an extrovert if that's what you are. And you can live a fulfilling life as a stutterer, no excuses. Find a local stuttering support group you...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
1 points

I'd say that stuttering has made me an empathetic person. I try to relate to strangers as much as I can. I go through life trying to be peaceful and always helping any way I can. It made me realize th...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Identity & Self-PerceptionValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
1 points

I understand how you feel, if a didn't stutter I wouldn't be shy at all....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
6 points

I’ve had to really think about this. My positive outcome isn’t from the oral side of things but my stuttering has made me a fantastic writer. Since it encouraged me to explore other methods of communi...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
19 points

When I was 9-10, I went to boarding school. I started stuttering a lot more than usual and was very embarrassed about it, especially because it had gotten a lot worse every fast and I was bewildered. ...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionSchool & Academic LifeHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
6 points

That's a rather odd question. By definition, stutter is an ailment, and as such, being a positive wouldn't make sense in terms of semantics. But I suppose we could reframe the question slightly, inst...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Identity & Self-PerceptionPersonal Stories
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2019
2 points

>I am those kind of people who likes to talk and have fun conversations but my stutter limits me to do this. Don't let stuttering hold you back. Continue to talk and tell the jokes. It will be ha...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2019
5 points

Stutters can happen regardless of age. Could be caused by brain injury or stress. I know how you feel though. I have been stuttering since elementary, and I have had my ups and downs, but honestly man...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2019
2 points

Huuuge congrats! This is an amazing story. I think it’s beautiful you want to use your degree to create a foundation. Something great I came across was Brian Sellers. Watch his podcast interview on ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterMar 22, 2019
65 points

Thank you for existing.

Thank you for existing. TLDR: I’m really glad to have found you all and I can’t wait to support others & get your support ♥️. Hello r/stutter ! I can’t believe I’ve only just thought to look up ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2019
4 points

I remember when I entered speech therapy I was "on the border of very severe" now I would classify myself as moderate on average. I honestly don't think acceptance - for me, at least - is possible at...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterMar 18, 2019
9 points

How did you guys accept your stutter? (Practice Self-Acceptance)

How did you guys accept your stutter? (Practice Self-Acceptance) I'm a very severe pws, like facial contortion, block on every word bad. I'm also very covert about my speech, I try at all costs to avo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2019
2 points

I tell some people. Some people just think I'm stupid. Thanks Edit: And yeah, I've kinda been doubting if I actually have a stutter, because I don't do the "d-d-d-dog" type of stutter. Thanks for the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesValidation & EmpathyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2019
1 points

I did this around the same time. My teacher asked me to read in class and I outloud just said I can read this but do you want it to take 5 hrs. Ever since i have been making jokes and stuttering has b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2019
2 points

I feel like, it will only make you feel stupid if you allow it. People are not used to stuttering but they mostly now what it is, so the weird looks isnt because you look stupid but more because its p...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception