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commentr/StutterOct 8, 2018
3 points

As someone who stutters too, I generally don’t let it bother me. Sure growing up in elementary school I was bullied about it, but over time people grew up and accept it. Even as a young adult in the w...

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commentr/StutterOct 8, 2018
1 points

Fair enough. Will keep all the benefits for myself then. Its always worth a try to share out your experiences, hell if i didnt have an open mind i would never beat all of this i have gone through. But...

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2018
2 points

Just keep in mind that just attending one course won't fix your stuttering. It's a lifelong proces where you will need to put in the work at an almost daily basis. Practicing costal breathing, the tec...

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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2018
2 points

You can be outgoing with a stutter. One of the most severr stutterers I know is very outgoing and easily makes contact with people....

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2018
3 points

Same here OP! Normally I'm a mess and get silent blocks over the phone, but I called a bunch of people at work today and didn't get a block once. Hopefully signs of things to come. Good luck OP!...

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postr/StutterOct 3, 2018
43 points

Just had a day without stuttering and it was amazing

Just had a day without stuttering and it was amazing Today I had a really good day with my speech and I could speak almost fluently. It felt great speaking like everybody else without blocking on a wo...

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2018
1 points

Yeah, we all wish it. There're much I want to say sometimes but I hold back because of that crap. Hang in there....

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commentr/StutterOct 3, 2018
2 points

You could stutter because you have a high level of anxiety. Work on increasing your confidence and the stuttering will go away on its own. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
1 points

I just recently noticed I stutter with words beginning with "R" in certain situations. Last time I stuttered was about 6 or 7 years ago, so reading this was a huge confidence booster. Thank you....

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
3 points

I’ve been a long time lurker of this sub but want to comment how this kinda made my day after a stressful few days fluency-wise. Appreciate ya - I know it’s not much but thanks....

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
12 points

We have to remember the only people that really care about our stutter is ourselves! I hated presentations in middle school. Thankfully my teachers let me record them on vhs at my house and then play...

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
2 points

Well done! Congrats on facing your fears and your positive attitude - remember, presentations don't have to go perfectly for them to still be awesome. You mentioned that even though you stuttered, it...

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postr/StutterOct 2, 2018
6 points

So I just did my first presentation...

So I just did my first presentation... If you guys remember, I wrote here weeks ago that I’m going to have 3 required presentations this semester (Apparently I‘m going to have more than 3) So today I ...

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commentr/StutterOct 1, 2018
1 points

Thanks for the comment! I found it reassuring and comforting. With where I am in life right now, it’s likely that I’ll have kids in 5-7 years or so. I always have feared how stuttering may affect my a...

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commentr/StutterOct 1, 2018
3 points

I’m not sure I have much advice that’s not cliche or something most stutterers have heard 100 times before. Take it day by day. If you had a bad day one day don’t let negative thoughts from it ruin y...

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commentr/StutterOct 1, 2018
1 points

No, it’s not the worst. You are, however, making it worse all by yourself. Everyone is a little tense and excited before a date. If you concentrate on listening, acting calm and take your time when ...

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commentr/StutterSep 30, 2018
8 points

Let me lay it out like this...   >I find it hard to speak, so I want to stop speaking. - This, I believe, is a misunderstanding. Let's rephrase it: - >I find it hard to speak **wi...

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commentr/StutterSep 28, 2018
2 points

It definitely makes sense. Obviously your going to do what your going to do and you have my respect either way, but the only thing I'll say is there are other ways to test oneself in life that don't i...

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commentr/StutterSep 28, 2018
7 points

Thank you man this gives me even more drive to prove what I can do. God bless Powerful. Thank you for your service ...

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commentr/StutterSep 28, 2018
13 points

I have a stutter and I joined the Army. I was told by other recruiters that I didn’t have a chance until one recruiter took a chance on me. All you need is one person to believe in you. You’ll be test...

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