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postr/StutterSep 30, 2021
18 points

Alcohol is my miracle.

Alcohol is my miracle. So when I am sober, I stubmle on my words and sometimes it's hard to focus on my thoughts what I'm gonna say. I try to speak slow/fast, use different techniques but sometimes it...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2021
3 points

What are you most scared about if you do stutter? What's the feared outcome?...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 30, 2021
14 points

Need advice

Need advice I’m going to be putting in my 2 weeks notice at a job i’ve been working at for 4 years. I’m so afraid to actually say it in person to my boss because of the fear of stuttering. I don’t wan...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAdvice RequestsAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2021
1 points

This is sort of how it was for me. I suspect he’s nervous about other kids being mean, but feels accepted by his family at home....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2021
13 points

Could be many things. But the child is probably more comfortable stuttering in front of his family, so doesn't try to hide it. But feels the need to be fluent with outsiders, prob because of social pr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentAudience Scale & Group Size
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2021
1 points

He possibly feel uncomfortable when he is at home. I usually stutter whenever i suddenly feel anxious, uncomfortable, or even scared....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2021
10 points

Yeah. Same. I wonder how much of my personality is molded by, not necessarily my stutter, but how I *perceive* my stutter. The shame, guilt, and embarrassment that I’ve attached to it over my 25 year...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2021
23 points

My social anxiety is because of my stutter Vicious cycle really. anxious because I stutter, stutter more because I’m anxious...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2021
3 points

When I went to therapy as a teen, this always was the case. Usually when I think about stuttering, I stutter more. It's mainly the anxiety behind it. If you think about stutters, well, chances are you...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2021
3 points

I stutter more when talking about my stutter. I guess it’s similar. When talking about my stutter, I feel a laser focus on it, which seems to cause it to get worse....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2021
1 points

Thanks! I've been at this job for 8.5 years and the stutter started about 3 years ago, so it's been interesting to say the least. I pretty much come in to work everyday with anxiety, but I hate change...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2021
3 points

It’s a matter of confidence. How do you do when you speak to a dog or cat? How about a little kid or baby? It had to do with people of power or people who may judge you....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterSep 27, 2021
25 points

Why does this happen?!

Why does this happen?! I was reading a book flawlessly, talking to myself with a perfect speech. As soon as I made a call I was stumbling on every word! Why does this keep happening? Wtf is wrong with...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 26, 2021
7 points

Anyone else feel like the Sunday scaries are worse for us. Another week & fight of getting our point across. 😆

Anyone else feel like the Sunday scaries are worse for us. Another week & fight of getting our point across. 😆 ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringPreparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2021
3 points

Could just be extra nerves and anxiety. Wouldn’t worry about it. It’s just another thing she now has to deal with. It’s ok 👍...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2021
2 points

Thank you. I can totally understand that you are afraid of that and unfortunately i don´t know how to handle this situation perfect. I think that i will ("in my own ´situation´") wait a little bit lo...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2021
3 points

Disclaimer: Totally not a pregnant lady. Cis-gendered male who stutters, with a wife who does NOT stutter, and we have an almost 1 year old (Edit: Who also does not stutter because she doesn't talk ye...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2021
7 points

I never did speech therapy as a kid, and it wasn't very affective as an adult but I'd say the best thing I gained is acceptance of myself as a stutterer and a few lessons in anxiety reduction. I'm no...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2021
1 points

I 100% agree with you, I am just afraid that it's gonna be awkward being in the same class for years. Also don´t worry, English is also my second language :) Best of luck to you, hope you will succe...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 26, 2021
6 points

Hi, I'm also a student and do presentations once in a while. Here's my tip for you, I hope it'll work. During our face-to-face classes, I was assigned to do a presentation by myself. I was so nervous ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment