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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2020
2 points

Speak however that you want to speak. Every PWS is different and when I block, I stop, breathe and then carry on. A game changer for me is that I now focus on living and not my stutter. Once I di...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2020
3 points

These are my go-to exercises. First, I disclose my stutter (that way I take back the power). Second, if I have a block, I stop, breathe, and carry on. Third, I practice mindful meditation every ...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2020
2 points

I resonate with you, in social gatherings one moment I'll be extremely confident the next instant I stutter,it puts down my confidence and spoils the whole day Maybe accepting it and seeing it as a p...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2020
1 points

I'm sorry you're suffering. That's really rough and I'm sure it's extra frustrating being in a service job where you're seeing a ton of people all the time and for very brief encounters. I've been a ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2020
6 points

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS 👏 on your MBA. Second, all of your hard work is paying off and I commend you on moving forward. I've had my stutter since age 5 from a dog attack and now I am nationa...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2020
3 points

The power every word I just read delivers is one I've never felt. With this mindset you'd be able to truly live. I believe this is something us stutters could achieve. But everyone is on a different l...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 31, 2020
54 points

Does your personality suffer when you stutter ?

Does your personality suffer when you stutter ? I used to honestly think that it wasnt possible to be happy when I stuttered.. Everytime I used to stutter it would absolutely deflate and drain my pe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2020
1 points

Sorry to hear that, I know it sucks. But we have think about the positives and ignore the bad, even tho it is difficult...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2020
5 points

That’s why we have to forget about common jokes and focus on jokes in which a stutter can take part. You might think that’s laughing at yourself but not really, and if it was, it’s not illegal, who do...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2020
2 points

I aquired my stutter or stammer in my adolescence. It was hell for me, people didnt unterstand, i didnt understand. I was extremly self conscious about it and tried to control it, reality is that it m...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2020
1 points

Congratulations on starting a journey that I hope will be life changing for you and will probably take you in directions you may not expect. I like the analogy of stuttering as an iceberg. The small p...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
12 points

Yes. Obviously no one in this world is 100% fluent but I say i have overcome my stutter. Theres no more pain related to it, I am able to say and do what I want where I want with who I want. The ultima...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
1 points

I stopped caring about stuttering and it really helps. Now i can basically read to people and have conversations if I am saying stuff I want to say. I find when I am having small talk conversations th...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
8 points

I can also answer “kinda”, since my stutter used to be really severe when I was a kid (started around 7-8) and now it’s gotten better. I did speech therapy briefly but I’m not sure if that’s the reaso...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
2 points

I recently tried. While I just finished day 3 it has helped me reduce length of blocks. I didnt try speech therapy till recently, but it focuses in acceptance. However, my stuttering kept getting wors...

Therapy & ProfessionalIdentity & Disability
Positive Therapy TechniquesAcceptance & PrideAccess & Affordability
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
1 points

Hello I'm 21 and I still stutter. My friends still make fun of me even now. But I don't give a fuck and neither should you. Ik it's depressing even I went through it. But at the end of the day learn t...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2020
1 points

I also advise just getting a job with communication. Just stutter and let the other people deal with it. I know it's daunting but you'll be alot happier once you are OK with it....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2020
1 points

Yea some girls think it’s cute. Also others think it’s interesting and puts me in the spotlight then so I guess that’s cool...

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2020
13 points

These people are gems, especially if it was a girl. Aaaaah I remember girls who said something like that, I literally melt in my place lol, each time I see them I feel like I owe them a favor idk why....

Community & SupportIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 26, 2020
6 points

I think you hit it right on the nail !! When you focus on it and keep thinking about not stuttering then you are going to stutter. I reached a point in my life that I gave up fighting it and I just ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAcceptance & Pride