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commentr/StutterNov 22, 2017
1 points

Doing psychedelics, it allowed me to realize how much emphasis I place on my stutter and how I let it define who I am. A few times while tripping, I thought I could get past my stutter and was certain...

Meds & SubstancesIdentity & Disability
Psychedelics & MicrodosingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2017
2 points

That self awareness is important and I’m so happy for you! It might not be a fool proof solution, but you’ve figured out something about yourself and that is worth gold. Keep putting yourself out th...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
postr/StutterNov 17, 2017
8 points

Can stuttering be classified as a tic?

Can stuttering be classified as a tic? Or are they in different catagories? I have been wondering if it can be classified as a tic, people would treat it as an actual "illness/disorder". Rather than s...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterNov 6, 2017
4 points

Yes. You are a person with a diagnosis. Your stuttering, autism, xyz affects you, it’s a part of you and it plays a role in your world view but YOU are so much more than that. ...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2017
2 points

Agree 100%. I don’t see how these famous celebrities can be seen as role models or spokespeople for PWS when they themselves rarely ever stutter throughout their careers. That’s why I respect Garett G...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionPublic Awareness / Media
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2017
3 points

Eddie Lack is a guy in the NHL who also stutters. It was nice when I found out about it, since I watch NHL a lot. Made me feel less alone....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2017
1 points

I don't stutter myself, but I've been interested in it forever. It's one of the biggest medical mysteries. What I do know is, there are plenty of people who are confident despite their stutter, and mo...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2017
1 points

I don't stutter myself, but I've been interested in it forever. It's one of the biggest medical mysteries. What I do know is, there are plenty of people who are confident despite their stutter, and mo...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 30, 2017
1 points

I don't stutter myself, but I've been interested in it forever. It's one of the biggest medical mysteries. What I do know is, there are plenty of people who are confident despite their stutter, and mo...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2017
7 points

Update: It went pretty well, actually. Her family is really nice and understanding. Her niece and nephew pointed out my stutter, but they’re really little so it was kind of cute. The only person who d...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyHope & MotivationAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2017
2 points

They already know you stutter so what do you have to prove? Honestly, I'm older than you and I will tell you that it bothers you much more than anyone else....

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2017
2 points

You just be you, Theres one thing you have to do though, and that's standing up as you shake someones hand, never sit down in a sofa and reach for a hand etc. You can be pretty quiet in this meeting...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2017
1 points

Cured of my anxiety? For the most part. Cured from stuttering? I'm getting better everyday. ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2017
9 points

I agree with everything you're saying. With that said, you sound like a mega douche. It looks like you've come a long way in the past 7 months since this [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comme...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Research & ResourcesFrustration & AngerHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2017
12 points

wow look at this ARMY dude. hes got a mild stutter and he doesnt let it control his life. hes also going to give you all advice on how to stop being a pussy. i would take his words to heart considerin...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Research & ResourcesFrustration & AngerHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2017
6 points

I’m a mom so not my personal experience. I haven’t seen a “cure” but I have seen people walking through their fears and finding freedom. Your stutter is a part of you, but there’s a hell of a lot mo...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2017
1 points

We all have things we want to say and share with people close to us. I think it would be a giant burden to repress that urge. As we get older we care less about what people think and the stutter beco...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2017
2 points

I get what you're feeling and I'm the same in a lot of ways. Not always saying how I feel about something, etc. But honestly no, I wouldn't rather be a mute. Because I think my stutter has given me s...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2017
2 points

I think it would depend on how badly you stutter, if it reaches a severe enough level, then i do believe being mute would be preferable; i mean if you would be pretty much functionally mute anyway the...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2017
11 points

Hey man, been there, ultimately I decided being mute while probably infinitely easier than speaking, would be far worse than not being able to say what was on my mind. Still have a pretty severe stutt...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception