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commentr/StutterAug 21, 2023
1 points

Speaking slowly definitely helps. Unfortunately, even with all of these strategies, I will still get stuck on a Br- word. If that happens, rather than trying to push through it, which feels like try...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2023
1 points

Have you also tried stretching syllables? It forces you to slow down, which allows you to alter the tempo of your speech to a more comfortable rate, and your brain will have more time to plan speech....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2023
1 points

I can flow through a couple of sentences or more at a time but will have a block in the middle of a sentence or I will stumble on my words trying to talk too fast...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Repetitions & ProlongationsAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterAug 19, 2023
9 points

Lung trainer maybe helps with stuttering?

Lung trainer maybe helps with stuttering? I don't know if I'm just imagining it. But when the weather is too warm and I can't breathe well, I speak much more badly and therefore stutter more. So I go...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2023
4 points

Yes but with me it was the opposite of you. I say "was" because my stutter has vastly improved. I'm more likely to stutter while talking to my family and less likely to stutter to strangers. With fami...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Cycles & RandomnessRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterAug 15, 2023
10 points

Are these "side effects" of stuttering or something else?

Are these "side effects" of stuttering or something else? Would love to hear your experiences! A couple of weeks or months ago I noticed a couple of strange things with my speech and wanted to ask if ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2023
3 points

I assure you that my speech is not perfect. I have minor blocks when talking to other people. Sometimes repetitions....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2023
2 points

Can you add fillers like “And I’m” or varying how to say those. Try to imagine “I am” as a name. Or even like in your mind say the words “eye hymn” “xye gym” then say your name. Or one word. Even just...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2023
3 points

Ayo bumper words are my best friend. Once you learn what words can easily segue into a word that you usually stutter on, the sky becomes the limit! Something else that helped me out is not even pron...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2023
1 points

Yes, it's part of stuttering. I used to slip up and do the same thing. I know about 5 other stutterers and I'm the only one who does it....

Speech & Stuttering
Physical TensionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2023
2 points

No you're not alone on this. I do stutter sometimes when I'm alone as well, but I honestly don't understand it. It usually involves reading (audible) with difficult words, it doesn't matter if it's my...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2023
1 points

Mine for some reason changes every few months. At the moment is *beh, mm,* and *Duh.* As in Bed, Mom, and Dinner....

Speech & Stuttering
Repetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2023
2 points

Okay, but can you see any pattern in your stuttering? Do you have repetition or blocks?...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2023
3 points

1. Just stuttered for as long as I can remember, no apparent cause or any possible correlations that I can think of, I just have it. 2. I often stutter with the start of words particularly W, D and B...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & ProlongationsPhysical Tension+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2023
2 points

Mine is different, like with my friends during normal conversation I talk mostly fluent. But suppose to the same friend next day I meet him walking around in office, I will stutter asking any question...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsIdentity & Self-Perception+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2023
1 points

When I'm by myself I could usually say a handful of sentences, with people I'll have a block/prolonged letters(vowels, and long sound) typically every 3-4th word. Occasionally, ill have small blips of...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsSeverity & Fluctuation+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2023
2 points

The worst is when you’re trying to do this and you still stutter and they say “I’m sorry your phone must be breaking up” like NO it’s just me 😂...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2023
3 points

what type of stuttering do you have? blocks or repetitions?...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2023
1 points

Can you recommend any? What I have is repetitions that slow to a halt...

Speech & Stuttering
Repetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2023
1 points

My dad has a mild repetition-only stutter. I had a very impactful mostly-blocking stutter. Whenever I tried to talk to him about how terrible my stutter was, he’d be confused bc he never heard me “s...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations