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postr/StutterNov 7, 2016
17 points

I had a shitty job interview today

I had a shitty job interview today Not gonna bother you with a large paragraph. Basically: fear of stuttering took control over me and I was shy and short in my answers. I now feel like crap because I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 6, 2016
20 points

Hey man, I've been there. Nineteen was the rock-bottom point in my life. Luckily I had something of a breakthrough moment (during a total breakdown) that changed my perspective. Essentially, it comes...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & PrideTrauma & Psychological+2 more
postr/StutterNov 6, 2016
21 points

I don't think I can ever be successful in life. My stuttering is holding be back so badly.

I don't think I can ever be successful in life. My stuttering is holding be back so badly. I'm writing this because I'm just frustrated and depressed. I feel like my stuttering is getting worse, when ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
postr/StutterNov 2, 2016
3 points

Getting over my fear of talking on the phone?

Getting over my fear of talking on the phone? Hi, i've been looking for a job for a few months now. Sometimes I miss a call from somebody asking to setup an interview but i'm just so nervous on callin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2016
1 points

You are hella right, I remember when I was little and could speak as much as I wanted without worrying; might be my lack of confidence, but I have yet to accept stuttering as a part of me now. It took...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Acceptance & PrideHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2016
4 points

I empathize with your situation, I have had lots of presentations in college and at work and I've had many job interviews. The worst thing you can do is be unprepared, you should have a rap memorized ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
postr/StutterOct 28, 2016
11 points

I had a Skype interview...

I had a Skype interview... So on Tuesday I had a Skype interview for an internship position with my school. I spent all of Monday preparing what I was going to say for each question and felt excited/n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2016
1 points

I stand out and am more memorable than my peers. I work in journalism, and I believe my stutter disarms interviewees and makes a lot of people open up to me. The stutter has also played a large role i...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2016
1 points

Your argument does not have merit it has personal narrative just all perceptions do. In order for an argument to be valid it must be deductively valid meaning true premises and true conclusions. In or...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Medicalization / NeurodiversityHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2016
9 points

We don't have a choice dude some people have it easy and some people don't. Stuttering has an effect on the quality of life and their is on denying that. The pit scene in the Batman trilogy is proba...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Quality of LifeStigma & BullyingLoneliness & Isolation+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2016
2 points

Chemist as in research chemistry, or chemist as in pharmacist? I know outside the US, a chemist is a pharmacist, but just curious :)...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2016
3 points

Stuttering pharmacy student here. It's difficult with some of these medication names let alone disease states. I find the worst drug name for me is "levothyroxine". That "thyr..." is a major stutterin...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Employment & CareerFeared Words & NamesMedication Inquiries
postr/StutterOct 24, 2016
6 points

Struggles with Stuttering

Struggles with Stuttering Hey im new to reddit and i need a place to vent about my frustrations with my stutter. I am 29 and happily married but for whatever reason i cant get over my fear of stutteri...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2016
7 points

Stuttering chemist checking in. Try saying acetylsalicylic acid 5 times fast. It's a pain in the dick. Fun job though...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2016
1 points

Did you mention about stutter in your application while you were applying for test? ...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2016
3 points

Totally get it, and phone calls are the hardest for me too. I stutter very badly on the phone. But my job also revolves around making phone calls. Had one experience recently where the person I called...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2016
2 points

I was right there with you at 16. Luckily, my first "job" was working at an auto shop for a relative, just doing grunt/gopher/fetch the morning coffee work. I'd get nervous all morning just about havi...

School & WorkCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2016
2 points

My first job was at a library because I knew I wouldn't have to talk much lol. But eventually, I worked at six flags at rides. I interacted with people and I think that helped with my stuttering. Even...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2016
5 points

Depending on how severe it is I would keep stuttering in mind when picking a career choice if I were you....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2016
2 points

I agree that being upfront about it helps. Disclosing my stutter was the first thing I did during interviews. It is the elephant in the room so once it is out people are generally more accepting and c...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career