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commentr/StutterSep 3, 2021
7 points

Hey man, don’t listen to the cunt in the comments - he’s probably going through some shit and projecting it onto you. I was in your exact situation in high school. All i can say is: embrace the anxiet...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationDating & Romance
postr/StutterSep 3, 2021
22 points

I am desperate. My stutter is getting worse.

I am desperate. My stutter is getting worse. I am desperate. I moved to another country and I speak English at work. When I’m talking to my bosses, I stutter a little. Earlier, I had a meeting with my...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2021
14 points

I know it’s not what you want to hear but I’ll say it anyway. If you let fear, anxiety, and hatred take the front seat with your speech then you’re going to have a bad time. I hope that in time you wi...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
2 points

Start with a very positive greeting and then disclose it. You'll have them onside straight away. I find that starting with a very upbeat "hi how are you?" or similar greeting in any situation takes ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
2 points

If you feel you'll be more confident after disclosing it, then go for it. Being confident is more important, and it will shine through, regardless of your stutter....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
3 points

So I definitely stuttered during my interview for the job I have now. I had a hard block and could not get the word out but I quickly recovered and didn’t let it phase me. That would be my biggest tip...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
5 points

See for me, it makes me feel MORE in control. It also puts me at ease. When I don’t disclose, I feel forced to speak normally which usually makes things worse. When I disclose I feel comfy and honestl...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
3 points

I always wondered about this too. I just had a virtual interview and was fluent for the first 15 minutes but the last half was bad. Hard blocking and feel like I’m choking on air. Went from feeling co...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
7 points

It gives you a sense of control when you stutter on purpose because you are controlling the stutter and it isn't just happening to you... this decreases your anxiety, which also decreases your chances...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 2, 2021
22 points

Interview for dream job tomorrow morning.

Interview for dream job tomorrow morning. It sucks because I would be SO confident about it if it weren’t for my stutter. I’ve practiced until my face turned blue and I have the perfect answer for any...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
postr/StutterSep 2, 2021
19 points

I want to accept stutter as a part of me

I want to accept stutter as a part of me Hi, please do read if you have time. <3 I've been stuttering since I was a kid. It held me back a lot of times. When I know the answer on my teacher's que...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2021
1 points

oh i’ve tried this after hearing variants of it for my whole life, it just doesn’t do anything to make me feel any better! i don’t get how it Works, but also i have a personality disorder so that migh...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2021
8 points

I notice that I stutter the most when I'm speaking to my father. My father is also the person who traumatized me the most. I accept that stuttering is the anxiety that follows fear. For this reason, I...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 1, 2021
59 points

Stuttering is not a problem of speech because it is not speaking that makes us stutter.

Stuttering is not a problem of speech because it is not speaking that makes us stutter. Disclaimer: This is probably not relevant to those who stutter after brain damage. I know when I'm going to stu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2021
1 points

> people being cruel to me about my speech every time i open my mouth is what’s held me back my whole life. not my stutter. You are right. It's not your stutter. It's fear. People can be cruel ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2021
2 points

Certainly confidence helps reduce stuttering. My theory is that it is a reason many stutterers experience relief as they get older. When we are older, we are generally more comfortable in our own sk...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2021
2 points

Yeah the more try to not think about my stutter the more I think. The more I think the worse it gets. Bro I’m scared...

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

You miss 100% of the chances you never take. If you mess up that’s ok she’ll probably think it’s cute. Girls like that kind of stuff....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2021
1 points

He dude, I have a very similar mild stutter to yours and I also go to school. I’m not an expert so my recommendations are just by my experience as a teenager. I really recommend being a stutterer open...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2021
4 points

Not just stuttering, but one of life greatest challenges, how do we make sure other people's cruelty, rudeness or bitterness towards us, has no impact, and just falls at your feet...

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment