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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
10 points

Perhaps some women find it charming to see us "uncomfortable" in front of them. Either way it doesnt matter, since youre not your optimal self yet....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
9 points

My being ok with my stuttering is part of a larger story: loving myself, all of myself, not just my stutter. It’s not an end point. It’s a constant effort. Sure, there are still days when I will avoid...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindset shift
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
3 points

Practice practice practice! I made a law for myself that every day before starting work or any enjoyable activity, my 30 minutes of speech technique training has to be done. This morning I called up m...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
1 points

Honestly constantly practicing by myself before hand. Kinda like how you can sing lyrics to a song that you know. It gave me the confidence of knowing what I wanna say and how to say it. I had a few b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Preparation & RehearsalAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
1 points

For me personally, this is not really a question that I would even tackle. Yeah, at the end of the day you can try to say different words, but for me things got a LOT better when I just accepted it, a...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
2 points

First you need to be okay with others knowing about your stuttering. It takes a load off your shoulder so you can actually focus on getting into a relationship....

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterOct 26, 2024
30 points

How can I ever get a girlfriend with this condition?

How can I ever get a girlfriend with this condition? I've come to realize that it would be SO much easier to get a girlfriend if I could just... stop stuttering. I have to dart my eyes around to prope...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2024
1 points

I fully agree that going straight to public practice is not accessible for everyone which is why I have created a series of attainable steps leading up to public practice. [My experience… and the a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2024
1 points

Being covert about stuttering is actually *the thing* that makes many unable to even speak their own name. If you struggle with this, all you have to do is try not hiding it and see what happens....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterOct 23, 2024
46 points

Does anyone else hide their stutter?

Does anyone else hide their stutter? Or am I the only one?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterOct 21, 2024
163 points

Stuttered throughout the whole interview. Still got the offer.

Stuttered throughout the whole interview. Still got the offer. I won't write a wall of text about my life story, the job, or the company. I just wanted to share this to hopefully give some of you hope...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2024
0 points

I find that most stutterers are good at acting. Bc we’ve been doing it all our lives. Maybe you uncover a hidden talent in the process....

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2024
1 points

I don't really know about the lack of confidence in my case. I'm not sure if I experience any fear of talking, it's usually going like "I have to talk to this person and I know I will stutter but it i...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2024
1 points

Can you predict the future? So how do you know you will stutter? (I know the feeling, don't get me wrong). Recently I found out that thinking that you are about to stutter is what inclines you to stut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2024
3 points

First congratulations ! I'm really happy that you managed to make it. I enjoyed reading you and the way you made it . That's a lot introspection and strength to keep going forward and stay optimistic....

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2024
2 points

First, I want to share a perspective that helped me tremendously: I realized that stuttering isn’t a disease. A disease is typically something you experience consistently, like a fever or diarrhea, wh...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Medicalization / NeurodiversityMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2024
4 points

I'm with you on this belief. What did you do to change your perspective and framing? I know it's a conditioned response for me, but it's tough getting out that response when it has been so ingrained ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2024
5 points

Well said and caution , dont join its discord , from months everytime i say i can overcome i can cure they ban me , time outing me , and make feel im wrong , until i overcome it ! .. it's 90% fluency ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-PerceptionAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterOct 17, 2024
16 points

How I Overcame Stuttering in Just One Year: My Personal Journey to Fluency

How I Overcame Stuttering in Just One Year: My Personal Journey to Fluency Hey everyone! I just discovered this subreddit and I’m really excited to share my journey of overcoming stuttering, which I d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2024
5 points

Heya! Currently in speech therapy and stutter has improved DRASTICALLY in less than 6 months. Even gave a presentation last week to a class of ~50 people, of course I stuttered here and there but nev...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyFluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride+2 more