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postr/StutterFeb 8, 2024
24 points

Just had the worst interview ever :(

Just had the worst interview ever :( Any kind words or similar experiences please. Couldn’t even talk, like I’m not that bad but I went from a 3 level stutterer to a 8. Diverted eye contact, blocked ...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2024
1 points

Thank you! I agree and I have done this. He is very anxious at times. He breaks eye contact, I can see his face muscles moving and struggling often right before. It takes over 2-4 minutes to get out t...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Physical TensionBlocks & StoppagesHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2024
1 points

I’d leave the camp tbh, how old is your son? If you think he’s at the age where he can articulate himself well you should have a sit down and ask him how his thought processes go, does he feel anxiety...

Parent & CaregiverAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetOverthinking & MonitoringPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2024
2 points

I tried looking it up to see if it could be considered a secondary behavior but couldn’t find anything regarding to adding unnecessary words to a stutter....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterFeb 7, 2024
2 points

Compelled to say the term ‘words’ when I stutter. Help?

Compelled to say the term ‘words’ when I stutter. Help? So I’ve always had mild cluttered speech and stuttering that comes and goes. It’s minimal now but was extremely bad a couple months ago. Long st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & ProlongationsPhysical Tension+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 6, 2024
10 points

How can I help my 6 year old daughter with her severe stutter?

How can I help my 6 year old daughter with her severe stutter? Looking for some insight, I’ve pretty much exhausted google and speech therapists at this point, and my heart is aching for my sweet girl...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Physical TensionFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2024
2 points

Hello, sure ...First we need to fix all the bad behaviors that we have developed because of stuttering, because we are doing them for so long they come auto/subconcious and we dont even notice them w...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2024
2 points

Yes me too when I’m singing or I’m by myself talking out loud or whispering. But when I talk to other people no matter who I stutter and when I’m on the phone I always get nervous and sometimes when t...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2024
3 points

I stutter mildly, its blocks mostly. Yes, breathing for is a big issue. When i am anticipating to speak, for some reason i tighten my diaphragm and try to speak and i block. I am addressing the issue ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
postr/StutterFeb 4, 2024
3 points

Biting the insides of my mouth

Biting the insides of my mouth Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone else bit the insides of their mouth, resulting in bleeding as a result of violent facial contortion. Basically, when trying to get ou...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2024
5 points

You're braver than me using siri! My dad has Alexa connected to his lights, when I go to his house I have to ask him to turn them on and off loool...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2024
14 points

Some words… I kinda stutter even when I’m alone. Especially when I use Siri or something… some words take a lot of time and then siri cuts off. Quite frustrating at times…. The weirdest part is that ...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2024
7 points

I found this [poll](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/18wyovf/do_you_often_feel_or_know_that_you_will_stutter/), in which people who stutter reported often experiencing tension or pressure in ...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Physical TensionLoss of ControlAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2024
6 points

Do majority of people who stammer experience a right clinch in their throat, that’s how mine always are but they’re always in the moment and also exacerbated with my anxiety, thx...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Physical TensionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2024
1 points

I don’t think I did good 😭😭😭 The interviewer was nice about it though. I practiced saying stuff but my jaw kinda locks up and nothing comes out. At least it was a phone interview. I’m so screwed fo...

Speech & StutteringSchool & Work
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2024
2 points

I had so many blocks T\_T Its like my jaw literally locks up and not a word comes out. She was nice about it though....

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2024
1 points

Idk. How do you tell? Some of my old colleagues, who i was good friends with, said that I breath funny at times and they thought that could be it. My old speech therapist mentioned its to do with m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringTherapy & Professional
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2024
2 points

Aside from conventional tips like fashion and stuff, having good quality friends who let you finish your sentences but speak for your good character behind your back goes a long way. Since you'd disc...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Disclosure & Telling OthersPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2024
3 points

My dad (not biological) used to say it was his fault, although I doubt it. He didn't come into my life until I was 3 or 4. He was the first person to discipline me so I was scared of him and nervous. ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalPhysical TensionBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2024
1 points

Sorry, I definitely got this confused with the very common "tapping" aka physical secondaries that people use. As long as this method is not harming you or your speech in any way, should be all good....

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension