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commentr/StutterJan 16, 2019
2 points

Congrats! Job interviews can be absolutely terrifying (especially the first one), but it sounds like you nailed it. Once you do a few, it'll become less nerve-racking and you'll be more at ease. Let ...

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commentr/StutterJan 16, 2019
2 points

Congratulations and thank you for sharing! I hope more people on here start sharing their successes because there's a lot of defeatism in the community and stories like yours can really help people. L...

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commentr/StutterJan 16, 2019
2 points

Yes!!!! That is awesome!! I’m so happy for you and hope you get it. But, like you said even if they don’t hire you, you still win. My heart is happy for you ...

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postr/StutterJan 16, 2019
57 points

Thanks to the amazing support of this community, I went to my first job interview today.

Thanks to the amazing support of this community, I went to my first job interview today. Last week, I posted a topic on this subreddit saying that I was seriously considering canceling a job interview...

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commentr/StutterJan 16, 2019
5 points

Hypnosis and diaphragmatic breathing coupled with 20 years of speech therapy has taken me from 0% to 85-95% fluency. I learned to step out of my comfort zone and I am now a National Trainer for the ...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2019
1 points

That's so awesome! A truly wonderful reminder that a stutter never has to hold us back from doing anything we want. ...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2019
5 points

It's great to see you're embracing your stutter and not letting it stop you doing the things you want to do in life 👊...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2019
8 points

What an inspiration for us all. As a teenager, it gives me hope that it’s possible for stutterers to have jobs that constantly make them talk....

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commentr/StutterJan 13, 2019
1 points

You're like me, my stuttering is caused by anxiety and lack of confidence. When I'm feeling really good about myself, I don't stutter at all. The longest I've gone without stuttering is about a week....

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commentr/StutterJan 13, 2019
5 points

For me it's like whenever I am relaxed or in a place where I don't have any expectations, I stutter less. Probably because anxiety reduces ! Regarding you second question, I just remember the last f...

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

I really appreciate the heartfelt speech. I still feel super uneasy about this, but I know I'm going to have o do it eventually. Thank you for helping make it easier!...

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

I’m also a Sophomore in college and just moved to an entirely different state. I have an interview tomorrow! Yes, I’m pretty darn nervous but I know that I’ll regret the chances I don’t take. What h...

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

Just watched the new Spider-Man movie. All you need is a leap of faith my dude! You can do it!...

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
3 points

Sorry; soap box speech here. Please don't cancel as a result of the stutter. It may ease the anxiety in the short-term, but you may have regrets. Think of how this job will set you up on your resume...

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
6 points

Try it cause you have nothing to lose. You might do bad or good who knows unless you try. ​ practice with a friend or a mirror Relax (which we know its hard to do) Get a good rest Do ...

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commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

Honestly, for me Iv found confidence is the best remedy. Iv had a roller coaster life and when things are bad my stutter intensifies like I’m 5 again but whent things are going good and I’m happy I ra...

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commentr/StutterJan 10, 2019
2 points

Thanks! It got me out of my comfort zone, so hopefully I will do better now that I'm less afraid :) ...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
1 points

Ah I'm in the US and started college this past fall. I think my advice would be to do as much as you can to gain confidence. This mostly means talking social risks such as talking to new people, going...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
2 points

Sorry for the late reply. Idk man I just live off hope. Hope I don't stutter in those situations. It's depressing but all you can do is hope....

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
2 points

You got this. One day at a time. Wear it proudly. We are only human. Cut yourself some slack. 🙏🏽 I'm in my final few months of residency. Can't wait to be done! ...

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