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postr/StutterAug 1, 2023
9 points

Tips to improve stuttering from the research: "Psychosocial Treatment: Stuttering and Self-Efficacy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" (2022)(identify that thoughts/feelings are not the problem, rather its fusion; apply experiential acceptance; develop communicative confidence when you stutter)

Tips to improve stuttering from the research: "Psychosocial Treatment: Stuttering and Self-Efficacy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy" (2022)(identify that thoughts/feelings are not the problem, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringPropositionality & WeightMindset shift+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2023
9 points

my first job was a camp counselor for little kids. it was kind of like an exposure therapy for me and it ended up working out great since they didn’t really seem to care about my stutter because anoth...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2023
6 points

As long as we make stuttering a battle it seems to get worse. I was a pro athlete and tried bringing the same mentality to overcoming stuttering, it failed miserably and actually would worsen. It’s mo...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingHiding & Concealment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2023
3 points

Big +1, it was doing this that robbed my stutter of it's power. I allowed myself the humanity to express my annoyance at it and even the humor in it. Blocking is annoying, getting stuck on one single ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideHiding & Concealment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 27, 2023
14 points

You can't get rid of something that's a part of try. Trying to and trying to stop stuttering is what's making things miserable. You can go in the opposite direction and instead of fighting it, learn a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJul 27, 2023
6 points

Paradoxical preparation

Paradoxical preparation I’ve read victor frankel’s “man’s search for meaning” and in his book he talks about logo therapy which means therapy by finding meaning. And in there he states a method calle...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJul 23, 2023
1 points

Something that doesn't focus on fluency or control. That teaches you how to he more comfortable with stuttering and stutter more naturally, instead of fighting it which is where the tension comes from...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2023
6 points

I think those thoughts about stuttering are mostly automatic, unfortunately. I am trying to find a way to stop those negative thoughts in my head but without success so far... I want to try meditatio...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterJul 20, 2023
21 points

I hate how you have to not go into a certain frame of mind to NOT stutter

I hate how you have to not go into a certain frame of mind to NOT stutter I hate how you have to go into a certain frame of mind to NOT stutter. I've been a long time stutterer, and I know that the ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindset shiftHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterJul 20, 2023
10 points

Stop stuttering while walking. Anyone can relate?

Stop stuttering while walking. Anyone can relate? Hello, Recently I have noticed that I don't stutter when I am walking and speaking. My stutter also disappears when my focus is fully on something el...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureTrauma & PsychologicalPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
3 points

Was playing softball in an after work recreation league. I was asked to join since I used to pitch arc softball when I was in my 20’s and was sort of okay at it. Well I guess the guy coaching us th...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFrustration & AngerSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
1 points

You are deleting your comments and changing them. I worded my response to you because you said “it’s easier to be isolated”. Which is WHY I responded, “nothing worth having came easy”. And I stand by...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJul 15, 2023
1 points

Humour me: what’s ur most insufferable stuttering experience with a stranger til date that you will never forget

Humour me: what’s ur most insufferable stuttering experience with a stranger til date that you will never forget (This is by no means to be offensive) Let me start with my story that has stayed with m...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Personal StoriesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2023
3 points

Ahaha you're right! The moment I published this post I realised what a dumb question taking in consideration that we're on r/stutter. Anyway, thank you for sharing your experience, I have as you said ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2023
1 points

The trick is to allow yourself to have *repetitions*. Even practice speaking with brief, voluntary repetitions....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2023
2 points

I did the free, hard work - and within 2 months, my blocks were nearly gone. It’s been 2 years, and only time I have blocks is during bad colds or if I go weeks/months without reviewing my new habi...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2023
1 points

I’m nearly 23 myself and have social anxiety although not as bad as it once was. You’re need to accept that you need help and that’s ok, it will take time. The reluctance of addressing the problem i...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2023
3 points

For me, the only thing that worked was desensitization through voluntary stuttering. 3-4 easy repetitions on words where i would not stutter normally. With time i managed to apply it to real stutterin...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 12, 2023
3 points

I'd do two things - speak to AIS (they offer free/discounted therapy) - their approach changed my life ([https://www.stutteringtreatment.org](https://www.stutteringtreatment.org)) and I'd practice stu...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
4 points

Like someone else said, many say they got better not to brag to give people hope. I also stutter so bad I can only say single alphabets and yet taught in a school comfortably. You only live once my fr...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Public SpeakingAcceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure