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commentr/StutterDec 30, 2020
1 points

Yeah, I totally get that it’s frustrating. We have a lot more to learn about the brain and stuttering. In my experience, accepting my stutter has helped a lot. Anyway, I wish you all the best....

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2020
1 points

I wouldn't think of it as a boss. Stuttering isn't something to "beat"....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2020
2 points

I think for us stress does make it worse. Not that the stutter originates from stress, I mean I genuinely don't know and feel like we may never know but I know it's come on randomly for me, but if yo...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2020
1 points

Interesting I never thought of it that way, thanks! I have to run now to work but I'm going to remember that!...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideStress & Fight/FlightAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2020
1 points

I’m 42, tried lots of things and then finally accepted that I’m just me. And that’s damn good enough. Some days stink, some are great. You know the deal....

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2020
1 points

I saw as speech therapist for a while and one of the first exercise we did was to work to get rid of these “gremlins” (I know sounds childish) that tell us that we sound dumb or foolish to others when...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2020
1 points

For me, public speaking is difficult, I can lose sleep over it and spend hours practicing my speech. I think the thought of stuttering leads to anxiety and the anxiety leads to more stuttering. I thin...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2020
2 points

First of all, thank you for sharing your story. Second, I began mindful meditation two years ago and I've seen a significant improvement. Many people who stutter are chasing the 'fluency gods' but s...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2020
3 points

I hear ya man!!! Stuttering ain’t an easy road to walk along but fk it just keep putting one foot infront of the other and plod through shit. And fk the haters!...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2020
1 points

Right !! I keep explaining to my mom that if I’m magically fluent it doesn’t mean that I’m healed 😭😭😭...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2020
3 points

Now ive grown to accept my stutter. And if anyone has anything bad to say about it, i wont be afraid to tell them off lmao. My elementary through high school years, were ROUGH though. I had a hard tim...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2020
4 points

Ive only really experienced my friends mocking me but im not super self conscious about my stutter cos its just apart of me so im used to it, but the only friends that "mock" me are like my friends th...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2020
2 points

I stuttered all my life. I declared complete fluency at 58 years old. I’m not hear to sell you anything, believe it or not I know your pain.I’m here to help you. You don’t have to deal with stuttering...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2020
1 points

Dont worry about it at all! I have a very severe speech problem and I live in Canada and I have never had a bad experience with people in public being frustrated or rude about my speech problem here...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2020
5 points

It’s definitely fucked, I’m wit you on that. Nobody wishes they were born with a stutter but here we are. That’s good that you’re not letting other people affect your speech tho cuz that’s one of the ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2020
1 points

You are not alone ! Maybe the agents are stutterers or they have child who stutters. You don't have to care about the oppinions of others (in our case of stutterers often what we think the others t...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2020
1 points

This reply I wrote got long but TL;DR is that those are 2 reasonable questions but I'm not really here for another "DID YOU REALLY TRY THO?" Maybe you stutter and got therapy that worked for you! I am...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2020
2 points

This could be your spot. Though I have gotten a PM or two trying to turn me onto some therapy or course after I said “I couldn’t control my stutter.” or something along those lines. Its always about ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2020
1 points

That's why I'm sceptical with this whole "just accept it and be a happy stutterer" thing which is very popular nowadays. While people recovering from stuttering all the time and it's not a problem lik...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterDec 22, 2020
3 points

I understand you mate. Accept it and learn how to live with it. There is nothing you can do( i think). Stay positive you are not alone...

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