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I had a very severe stutter when I took an intensive speech therapy program in my mid twenties. A major portion of the program focused on desensitizing you to stuttering. On day one we were walking ...

I think it's important to continually challenge yourself in speaking situations. You'll be amazed at what you can do with practice....

Not a phone operator, but I've had jobs requiring me to spend large amounts of time on the phone with various people. At first I struggled and stuttered quite a bit, but as time went on I got better ...

Not phone operated but I was a waiter for about 8 years through highschool/college. Probably the best thing I could have ever done having to do with my stutter. It challenged me everyday and took me o...

I want to introduce a different perspective here, btw I relate to you more than I can ever explain. However, look at this: You might be missing out on the chance of making relationships that will ac...

You're doing fine :) If just saying "goodnight" is too difficult maybe it is easier for you to have something before the 'g' like saying "have a good night" or you could say "enjoy your evening". The ...

This is exactly why I set out to learn everything I could know and perfect every conceivable skill related to my profession (which is, of course, impossible, but that didn’t stop me from trying) for m...

Here's the thing. You say that you can't talk, but you can. Sure, you, as many of us, have trouble speaking, but that doesn't mean you can't talk. As I've gotten older I've realized the one that has t...

I'm 26 too. This stutter is no joke, but we have to keep pushing....

The years you are in now was the hardest for me. I was in a similar place as you. All I can say is it gets better. You learn to deal with your stutter, accept it, and accept yourself. Going to an inte...

You WILL get a job even with a stutter. Speech therapy can do great things. For me it was less about speech therapy and just therapy! Even my speech therapist admitted they did less exercises with m...

The hope my stutter gave me

The hope my stutter gave me As a young boy (10 - 15) who stutters it may not be a surprise that my social life was quite painful, from the ridicule to the inability to express one’s thoughts and opin...

Thank you for sharing! These stories about how other conquered their fears has really inspired me. Keep up the good work!...

My speech therapist had a nice way of putting it : your speech flow depends on a two factors: 1. Your speech capability(Stutter to non stutter) 2. Demands from environment(Stress, social anxiety, hav...

Sorry being late on the answer, but better late than never. Also a scientist here (applied physics, PhD, Europe). I have been stuttering since being a child and working in my field in an "applied rea...

I’d say the biggest thing is be confident. Even if you aren’t, fake it. Demand respect by looking people in the eye when you talk and if they try to cut you off, politely hold up your hand or indicate...

Too fucking real.... Just own it man... It isn't going to help by isolating yourself...Always make friends with those who have patience to listen to you.... That will boost your confidence...

Yup I've been stuttering for 8 years. And about the confidence thingy, the solution is to work on your confidence by going out of your comfort zone (idk a lot of stuff abt this, but there's plenty of ...

2 months in update

2 months in update Hey guys, I have been trying to self improve my stutter/clutter for the past few years with no real progress and I finally decided to go through an actual program. What I liked abou...

Same. Generally working towards desensitizing myself to stuttering helps. ie., stuttering on purpose and stuttering with ease....