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commentr/StutterSep 29, 2024
1 points

Alcohol loosens me up enough to where I’m damn near 100% fluent. I was job hunting these last few months because I was looking for a change and I would have a glass of wine to get ever so slightly buz...

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postr/StutterSep 29, 2024
8 points

Part 2

Part 2 Yes, I had friends, but they were just as intimidated as I was. As the eldest child and the only stutterer in my family, I felt a deep sense of responsibility to stand up for myself. Not all th...

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postr/StutterSep 29, 2024
0 points

Gym and Creatine (5 gram a day)

Gym and Creatine (5 gram a day) This boosts my confidence at all levels and it leads to a reduction of stuttering. Anyone experienced the same? ...

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postr/StutterSep 28, 2024
7 points

How I dealt with my stuttering/stammer

How I dealt with my stuttering/stammer I went down the “cure my stammer” rabbit hole a month ago and thought I should share my experience. I haven’t always stuttered growing up but I had a really r...

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commentr/StutterSep 28, 2024
1 points

I’ve seen Buspar recommended for anxiety . Terrific medication with low side effects. Short acting so you can take it several times daily or situationally....

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commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
2 points

I took 100mg Zoloft for about 8 months. I noticed it didn’t help my stutter directly but it immensely lowered my overall anxiety, which made me stutter less over all. Didn’t eliminate the issue but m...

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commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
2 points

My stuttering started when I was 7 years old. I used to play Black Ops 1 for about half a day. A year ago, I read about mindfulness and its benefits and how it helps with focus, not getting distracted...

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commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
1 points

Yes. It was kinda like.” Oh take this pill, you’re gonna start to notice results in 6-7 weeks.” Didn’t notice a damn thing. I knew I wasn’t gonna notice a difference....

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commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
8 points

For me, I tried heart rate lowering pills, unfortunately they didn’t help me in the presentation, but what really helped me was mindfulness, meditation, relaxation, and silence. I didn’t talk much and...

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commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
1 points

Yes for sure. I’ve taken loads of SSRI’s - prozac, Zoloft etc. I currently take medication called prothaidon and bupron. How does it help? Hmm I’m not sure but I guess it elevates my mood a little a...

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commentr/StutterSep 27, 2024
2 points

It stopped me from stuttering about 90% of the time and i wasnt anxious anymore....

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postr/StutterSep 27, 2024
5 points

Do any of you have experience with taking pills for anxiety/depression? Like Lexapro

Do any of you have experience with taking pills for anxiety/depression? Like Lexapro Was wondering if stuff like that might help with stuttering ...

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postr/StutterSep 26, 2024
11 points

My anxiety is affecting my speech….

My anxiety is affecting my speech…. Idk what it is but my anxiety is making me stutter even more It’s like I’m hesitant to speak as I fear I might stutter I have blockages and can’t get words such ...

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commentr/StutterSep 25, 2024
1 points

I know this is an old post but I still want to share my story as I can relate completely to the exhaustion that comes with having a stutter; I think the original reason I have a stutter is because my ...

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postr/StutterSep 24, 2024
1 points

I am selling my car and will have to answer calls.

I am selling my car and will have to answer calls. I am 22, male. I have severe generalized social phobia and a stutter. Talking on the phone, ordering or answering questions at the counter are my ni...

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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2024
0 points

I took that drug and felt restless so my doctor switched me to Rexulti and that side effect went away. They’re similar drugs I believe. Rex is just newer. Neither changed my fluency. Regarding weigh...

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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2024
1 points

Yo, try taking ropranarol for the heart rate and jitters. Not going to fix stuttering but helps to be more in control...

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commentr/StutterSep 21, 2024
1 points

This would actually benefit me even more as i struggle with gaining weight for years ! Im a natural ectomorph...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2024
1 points

I did actually. I’m on lexapro right now and it’s by far the most effective one for me. I’m not 100% fluent and I still have my days but I’m happy with it. It doesn’t mean it’ll have the same impact f...

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commentr/StutterSep 20, 2024
0 points

The real money is in ongoing medication if there is ever a ‘cure’. A cure won’t make enough money. Like a subscription to fluency....

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