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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2021
10 points

I completely understand, my friend. I am in the same exact position (nearly). I wouldn’t say my stutter has gone away, but it was fairly severe when I was a kid and is now generally only a minor incon...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2021
3 points

I started stuttering at 21 but it was more due to anxiety around socializing and the fear of failure AND success caused me to start holding my self back and not expressing myself. Your stuttering coul...

Emotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHarmful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterOct 3, 2021
35 points

The single most important thing for a stutterer to do - please read!

The single most important thing for a stutterer to do - please read! Can we all agree that *most* of the time the most draining and painful thing we experience is the *thoughts* about stuttering and n...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterOct 3, 2021
12 points

Suddenly started stuttering

Suddenly started stuttering Hi all, I hope ye are having a good day. So I've recently had a sudden onset stutter, about 3 weeks ago it started. I am 19 year old female, never had speech problems bef...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2021
6 points

Introduce as hi I stutter Then it’s out there no more running and words come easy...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2021
5 points

I mean I'm 29 and still stutter occasionally. Usually I'm either nervous like in a job interview, excited or drunk. Other then that years of speech therapy helped me personally. Deep breaths before ta...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentFluency Techniques
postr/StutterOct 3, 2021
8 points

Today i became nervous and stuttered a lot when asked a question.

Today i became nervous and stuttered a lot when asked a question. I felt so much pressure to speak quickly. How does everyone speak so easily?...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
4 points

Talk to Chase, u/cgstutter. Im currently going through his stuttering program, and he specializes in overcoming social anxiety for stutterers. The best part is i get to work on overcoming fear of stut...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Advice RequestsAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
postr/StutterOct 2, 2021
26 points

My first week of university

My first week of university I put myself out of my comfort zone multiple times. I talked to the bus driver every day, I went to a bar, I talked to people in my degree. I feel like I should feel proud ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
6 points

On top of the head I can think few points. 1)I always think that I am atleast this good that the other person is taking his time out to interview me. It’s increases my self-worth as well gives me som...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalAnticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
1 points

Have you considered going to see your gp? There are some treatments for anxiety disorders like CBT and maybe medication if that works for you. It is true that any form of treatment will at some point ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Advice RequestsAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
7 points

can't lie I was in your situation and just firmed it through college but this is not the way. Force yourself to be in uncomfortable situations little by little. Slowly overcoming the anxiety and becom...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
22 points

The only way to conquer social anxiety is to slowly put yourself into situations where you’re socialising, however for a stutterer this can be different. How are you at ordering food? If you believe...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAdvice Requests
postr/StutterOct 2, 2021
16 points

I need help

I need help Hi everyone, I’ve led myself down a path to where I currently have no friends. I live in England and am in college. During free periods, break and lunch I spend my time alone with only my ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Loneliness & IsolationAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
4 points

I am a software engineer and It has always been an issue for me. Coupled with my accent, European or American recruiters always complain they can’t understand me. In fact this is the second most popul...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2021
4 points

I get what you mean. Stuttering has been on my top of mind everytime i speak since it got worse. Thats probably the reason i can't escape it right now. Its hard to not think about it, but will try thi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 1, 2021
17 points

Knowing when I have to speak

Knowing when I have to speak When I’m in a class and we have to speak it makes it so much worse for me when I know when I have to talk. I can just feel the stutters just forming in my mouth and I’m tr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2021
2 points

not that guy but i feel the same way, i dont stutter with family or really close friends and i dont stutter at all when im alone. i just wonder if taking anxiety medication would help in a way....

Emotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStimulants & Caffeine
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2021
1 points

Are you diagnosed with social anxiety? I know that anxiety and confidence or feeling “safe” can drastically affect stuttering, speaking from personal experience....

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterSep 30, 2021
3 points

Starting university

Starting university Hello, I just wanted to ask for advice with university. I started uni a week or so ago and to be honest, I’m a bit fearful of the whole situation, I want to get involved with my ne...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging