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commentr/StutterJun 27, 2024
3 points

I can be in a personal sense. It depends on severity and how much it affects your life. I don’t know from nation to nation in a legal sense. In other words would you be entitled to disability che...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Employment & CareerQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2024
4 points

It should be, but I don't think it is. Awareness about stammering and it's effects on an individual is definitely very less...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 27, 2024
3 points

Used to be super into sports as a kid, not so much as an adult. A ton of my hobbies besides maybe casually hiking and going to concerts are all introverted/self sustained which is my problem. The ci...

Social & Relationships
Friendships & BelongingQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2024
6 points

Every social interaction just feels so fucking debilitating. Like every time I interact, even a simple "good morning" that I struggle to even say, it feels like a bit of my confidence for the day be...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
postr/StutterJun 25, 2024
3 points

Is there hope as an adult to *stop* stuttering?

Is there hope as an adult to *stop* stuttering? I am an adult who has stuttered since childhood. Unfortunately, I never had speech therapy as a child. I want to start now, but I am put off by the emph...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+3 more
postr/StutterJun 25, 2024
4 points

I started a new job and it’s made me so anxious idk what to do

I started a new job and it’s made me so anxious idk what to do I’ve wanted to be a bank teller for like a year now. I finally got the position and I was so optimistic for it, but I can’t fucking ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJun 25, 2024
7 points

What are the challenges you face daily? what affects you? what could we do better?

What are the challenges you face daily? what affects you? what could we do better? What are some of the daily challenges you face when interacting with people due to your stutter? How do you wish othe...

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commentr/StutterJun 24, 2024
2 points

When i was 7 or 8 year old my Doctor told my parents that my Jaw muscles are weak and gave olive oil 1 spoon every night & some medicines and Told me not to eat Sour foods i don,t know what it is know...

Speech & StutteringSocial & Relationships
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesQuality of LifeFriendships & Belonging
postr/StutterJun 24, 2024
3 points

An interesting experience

An interesting experience Hello everyone, I wanted to hear your opinion about me. I've had a problem with speaking since I was a child. It is a mixture of stuttering and fast speaking. My stuttering ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Stress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJun 22, 2024
5 points

Fear about Work

Fear about Work Hi! I'm 16, and Ive never had a job, but in a month I'm going into Work Experience at this cafe, and I'm so nervous, because my stutter gets really bad in social situations. Does anyon...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterJun 22, 2024
13 points

I hate stuttering

I hate stuttering Need advice from people who also stutter, how the hell do yall talk in conversations and not get embarrassed when you stutter. I usually stay quite and to myself even tho I’m not tha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2024
2 points

Lol I've entertained this hypothetical a lot of times! If it were a *guaranteed* lifelong cure with no side effects, I'd probably happily take a loan to fork out something ridiculous like 1-2 million...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation+3 more
postr/StutterJun 19, 2024
28 points

I just want a break

I just want a break One of the worst parts of stuttering for me is knowing that it’ll never end. I wish that I could turn it off, even if it’s just for a few hours. I’m reminded everyday of my bigge...

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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2024
3 points

Pretty severe. I stutter on almost every second word of the sentence, with blocks sometimes lasting from 5-10 secs. It's a bit better with family that I block on 1-2 words per sentence but it's still ...

Speech & StutteringSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2024
2 points

I wouldn't expect this behaviour from anyone 18+, the other side lol, gooooood luck. In terms of your question, I can promise that most people don't mind, unless the stuttering makes you quieter whic...

Social & Relationships
Listener ReactionsQuality of Life
postr/StutterJun 13, 2024
35 points

Rude Comments at Work

Rude Comments at Work I work as a hostess where I talk to people all the time. I get comments or people laugh and like it’s fine I brush it off. But I was already feeling emotional last night and toda...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2024
15 points

What type of jobs? Do they require social interactions or is it just the interview part that you find intimidating? If I was you, I'd write a letter and bring it along to the interview. It might alle...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2024
6 points

Hi ! First : you are very brave, because it need a lot of guts to endure that. I think that what you experience, many here have experienced. The start of a professional career and social interaction ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 12, 2024
12 points

I've unfortunately come to accept shit like this. Not in the sense that I wouldn't either threaten to sue or just walk out. But I don't even get mad anymore it's happened so much. Maybe I'm getting ol...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & AngerHelplessness & Agency+3 more
commentr/stutteringJun 11, 2024
2 points

In the same. I talk softer and this seems to help. If you have trouble on the phone, feel free to give me a call . 847-942-2703. MST. Good luck, know you’re not alone....

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesQuality of Life