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commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
2 points

Self-acceptance, speaking from the heart, resolving traumas, resolving inner conflicts, courage, mindfulness. That sums it up but it hasn't been simple. It's taken a lot of introspection....

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideTrauma & PsychologicalMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

You're fine , friend . I can completely relate to what you've gone through. Usually , when I go through those panic moments ,I just reconcile with myself after that because I realize that I'm the onl...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
5 points

I did McGuire over 20 years ago, just before Anne Blight had a disagreement with Dave McGuire and went off to form Starfish. The main focus is taking large breaths, like you do when exercising or sin...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesPreparation & RehearsalExperiential Association+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

Don’t beat yourself up! Take it as a challenge and learning experience. Sure you didn’t ace it but maybe you’ll have a no fucks given attitude for your next one. I find when I don’t care if I stutter ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

Really really appreciate this!! I really resonate with the last part too, I get that completely, I’m super light hearted about my stutter and I think that’s why people sometimes don’t realise it’s a s...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

I appreciate those who voted "it'll be the same" At least they don't blame everything on their stutter......

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
2 points

Hey stay positiv bro...i want to give you more advices but i'm still struggling with accepting my stutterer...what make it worse is that my stutterer is very severe...block-type stutterer...i can bloc...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
2 points

The best thing you can do is to start working out and slowly cut on eating unhealthy food. Even though it might not help your stutter, it will make you feel better mentally. Btw I stutter as well, i ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
2 points

Hello! Thanks for sharing. So there was one boy that liked me and i kind of liked him too. Even though i knew he knew i stuttered , once we were talking and i said yeah u know i have stutter and i sta...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
3 points

I did try to accept it, not that I'm in denial, it's not like I'm ugly and I accept it, it's basically a big road block I can't go through, no acceptance around....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
3 points

Don't hide your stutter.. Just try to lessen the stutter.. The more you u hide the more severe it gets Im too a final year medical student who struggles in my oral and attandence.. But I did accept I...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
1 points

that idea is beautiful, I would love to speak like rest of the world, some may say "you are at least special", but I would give anything to stop stutter...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
2 points

I don't know if I have a "high powered" job. But I've been a computer engineer for 25 years and am close to the top of my field. I'm in meetings sometimes 5-6 hours/day, frequently with our CTO or CFO...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
2 points

I work as an IT Help desk agent and I never saw myself doing something like this when I was in high school. I always said to myself that I'll rather have a job at a factory just doing physical labor b...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
2 points

I did lots of speech therapy as a young child for several years. And then two multi-week sessions when I was older. Probably one at 13 and one at 17. The speech therapy as a child was, for me, worthl...

Therapy & ProfessionalCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesPersonal Stories+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
1 points

If I stopped stuttering as a kid then yeah, my life would have changed enormously. But with age must come integration of experiences, lessons are learned, and all that feeds identity. Whatever you go ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
1 points

I am glad that you can say that you have made peace with stuttering. I don't know your story and don't pretend to sound like I do. But I would like to encourage you to look deeply and ask yourself if ...

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commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
1 points

Wise words. There are similarities with my experience. Self-acceptance and dealing with repressed emotions have been key for overcoming my own problems, including stuttering....

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
2 points

I think everyone here has had the experience you describe. My stutter was much like yours, where I would work so hard to get a syllable out that I'd contort my face, make unpleasant noises as I tried ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterDec 14, 2020
9 points

Something you thought was impossible until a positive experience with your stutter proved wrong? ( i hope you get what i mean)

Something you thought was impossible until a positive experience with your stutter proved wrong? ( i hope you get what i mean) [deleted]...

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