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postr/StutterOct 26, 2021
7 points

Fluent when you wake up?

Fluent when you wake up? I just noticed the moment I wake up from sleeping I am 100% fluent and I can hold entire conversation no problem. This really happened a lot when I talk to my family in early ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsOnset & Life-Stage Changes
postr/StutterOct 25, 2021
48 points

Exhausted

Exhausted I’m sure I’m not alone here but I absolutely hate all the effort it takes to hold a conversation. I want to converse freely and just talk with people but because of how exhausting it is I ju...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentEnergy & Biological RhythmsQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2021
6 points

I was just saying this last week out loud how exhausting it is speaking with a stutter your mind is always working double time...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Energy & Biological RhythmsOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterOct 9, 2021
54 points

Lonely

Lonely I’m 25 and I don’t know anyone else who stutters and, most days I just wish I had someone who gets it. No one knows how exhausted I am some times just trying to speak and get through the day. N...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Loneliness & IsolationHiding & ConcealmentEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2021
3 points

This is actually have a chance to lower your stutter . Since taking care of your body/general health actually have noticeable impact on stuttering I will try to do this too . I have severe stutter b...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Energy & Biological RhythmsHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2021
5 points

Actually no evidences that can prove relevances between stutter and exercises but stutter is relevant to hormones in some ways so maybe your exercises did reduce anxious and depressed hormones and tha...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Energy & Biological RhythmsFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2021
10 points

I don't know, honestly. The only thing that I've done differently is engage in intense exercise. I run 3 to 6 miles a day, depending on my pace and goals for the day. If I'm going at a slow pace, it'...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Energy & Biological RhythmsHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2021
2 points

It’s the other way around for me, drinking coffe or something with a high caffine count makes me stutter a bit less, I can’t explain why but I stutter more if I am tired so caffine helps me a lot with...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Stimulants & CaffeineEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2021
5 points

It’s all about acceptance firstly. Accept that you stutter. Try not to add a word before stuttered word or replace it, instead try to speak it out with as much patience and calmness you can. Eventuall...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideFluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2021
2 points

I’m not sure if I have the same experience with decaf but I’m glad some one has a similar experience with caffeine as me. I think the reason why decaf has the same effect as caffeinated is probably ...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Stimulants & CaffeineEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2021
2 points

I have the same. Strong coffee almost block me completely, moreover I barely can focus then. What is interesting, I tried also decaffeinated coffee and result was the same as in normal coffee, so mayb...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Stimulants & CaffeineEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2021
4 points

I also stutter more when I'm tired, so I stutter more because of either the caffeine or the tiredness, it's a lose-lose situation....

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Energy & Biological RhythmsStimulants & Caffeine
postr/StutterSep 28, 2021
9 points

Has anyone noticed that drinking tea, coffee or anything with caffeine and sugar worsens the stutter?

Has anyone noticed that drinking tea, coffee or anything with caffeine and sugar worsens the stutter? I could be having a fantastic day with minimal stutters and the moment I drink tea or eat a sugary...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Energy & Biological RhythmsStimulants & Caffeine
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2021
7 points

Well done, one thing I will tell you. Put your mental health first, try to get enough sleep and don't let other people at work put you down. I am just saying this from experience, of my first 'real' j...

School & WorkCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2021
1 points

I haven't had the virus and ain't no doctor. Are the nerulogical issues what they call long covid? I've heard many struggle with fatigue for a long time after deling with virus. When i'm fatigued I ...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterSep 24, 2021
7 points

when somebody makes you laugh does your stuttering stop?

when somebody makes you laugh does your stuttering stop? What about when you feel calm, or excited?...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightCycles & RandomnessEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2021
1 points

Awwww I’m sorry! I really had a hard time during that age too. I’m a true believer that it’s hormone related. So if you’re going through puberty during this time, and often most preteens are at this a...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
1 points

Hello, 1. Get a quality night of sleep in beforehand (standard 8 hours) 2. Practice what you are going to say repeatedly beforehand 3. Accept that you probably will stutter 4. Meditate, or do anythi...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Energy & Biological RhythmsPreparation & RehearsalAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2021
4 points

Rest. Breathing better also made a big difference to me (making an effort to take deep, full breaths so I'm not running out of air). I'm talking on Zoom this week to 40 people. You'll do fine!...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2021
2 points

I always stutter more if I’m stressed or tired. Maybe try to focus on that instead of stuttering? Good luck!...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms