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commentr/StutterAug 9, 2015
3 points

I've never told any of my former employers that I have a stutter, although the ones who spent enough time talking to me eventually heard it. Can you record your monologue in small chunks instead of o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterAug 9, 2015
8 points

Do you tell your workplace that you have a stutter?

Do you tell your workplace that you have a stutter? I'm in quite the pickle right now. Do you tell your boss that you have a stutter? My boss wants me to make this training video (like a screencast ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2015
2 points

I used to be that way all through grade school too. When I started college, I started stuttering during presentations and other public speaking opportunities, too. I think stress and the general feeli...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2015
1 points

The main problem is when something is ruining your life, you lost any motivation or goal. Im not even sure if i want to be an engineer (it means nothing for me).. the only things i want is to speak l...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Helplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2015
1 points

Sometimes I have the same experience. When I'm at work, talking to my collegas sometimes I stutter more. And when a patient needs a doctor very quick, I can talk fine. I think that I'm more busy with...

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Stress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJul 25, 2015
7 points

Interview with Nick Weaver - COO and Co-founder of Blue Delta Jeans. Seriously, do yourself a favor and give it a listen.

Interview with Nick Weaver - COO and Co-founder of Blue Delta Jeans. Seriously, do yourself a favor and give it a listen. ...

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Employment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2015
2 points

Sorry about that man. I can relate to your situation though mine might not be as bad as yours. Im also from a third world country and studied comp eng as well. Had to do many presentations which i hat...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2015
1 points

Thank you for your reply, it really makes me happy ^^ As i said im from a third world country with all things it involves (ignorant people, bad mentalities and attitudes towards person with diabilit...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2015
2 points

I am very sorry to hear of what you are going through. I can relate to what you are saying, may be not that intensive but i can totally understand your anguish. I too have gone through university and ...

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commentr/StutterJul 24, 2015
1 points

Same here too. Although it depends on the situation. Presenting in front of class seems to make my stutter very bad (although, last time I had a presentation was 4 years ago) but in interviews I have ...

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School & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 23, 2015
2 points

Yes, same here. I thought I was the only one. I have been giving a lot of interviews recently and I have not stuttered even once in any of those interviews. I can say my name and my address fluently. ...

School & Work
Employment & Career
postr/StutterJul 23, 2015
1 points

just got summoned for Jury duty and am completely stressed out now

just got summoned for Jury duty and am completely stressed out now This will be the first time that I have had to do it, I am 22. Does anyone maybe have some experience with this, and possibly getting...

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Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2015
2 points

I'm past the point of being socially shy about it. I don't have a problem making friends at new places. I do find that I've become very crass and out there, to almost "make up" for people having to li...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Authenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2015
2 points

I don't have a problem with my name - first name is one syllable and I always have to spell my last name. However, for thirteen years, I lived on a street with 4 syllables and a lot of Rs. That was ...

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postr/StutterJul 19, 2015
2 points

know any stutterers in orange county area?

know any stutterers in orange county area? Kind of an odd posting, but I'm looking to give back to people who grew up similar to me. . I'm a life long stutterer, and because of that I had to deal w...

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Advice OfferedHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2015
3 points

Hope I'm not too late in this thread! Background: I’m working in a corporate sales team in a bank currently. It’s a sales job, just like yours. Our clients are Finance Managers / CFOs of multi-nati...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2015
2 points

Good job!! I had a similar victory. I also just got a job that requires me to talk on the phone. I have to say the name of the business every time, and it is ridiculously hard to say, even people who ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2015
6 points

If there is any link it is probably between stuttering and *perception* of intelligence. There are lots of time when I know I will get stuck on something so I wont say it then a few seconds later th...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2015
2 points

Will you be saying the same thing over and over? I am thinking of cold calling and such. It has helped me if I write down what I will be saying and keep it handy for reference. Anticipate all quest...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 30, 2015
4 points

stuttering isn't caused by anxiety. it's a communication disorder that for most people is neuro-motor in nature and has a large genetic component. It isn't caused by anxiety. If it was, we'd see a lot...

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Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career