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commentr/StutterAug 2, 2021
17 points

The single biggest thing for me is looking back and seeing the other person is still paying attention. I close my eyes and/or look away when struggling, and so often you look back to see the other per...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2021
2 points

Everyone stumbles on words sometimes, some more than others. That doesn't necessarily mean the person has a stutter. Personally, I have a blocking stutter. So when I go to say a word, my throat and j...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2021
1 points

I wouldn't call it a minor speech impediment for a lot of people dude. For some sure, for some it's a lot more thab that. It isn't illogical either to think that people prefer fluid conversation too....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions
postr/StutterAug 1, 2021
4 points

I don't know if this is a type of stutter or not.

I don't know if this is a type of stutter or not. So I often stumble over words, jumble them up, mumble them and something slur my words this happens quite a lot. The more I think about what I'm going...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 1, 2021
8 points

Xanax really help?

Xanax really help? I'm 19, stuttered all my life just like many of you here. Always thought I was the only one with a stutter but this subreddit kinda makes me feel better I heard Xanax helps with st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterAug 1, 2021
35 points

Don't you wish that there was a treatment for stuttering?

Don't you wish that there was a treatment for stuttering? I'm 14 and I suffer from stuttering, and I just wish there was more treatment options for speech disorders besides therapy because it doesn't ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
postr/StutterAug 1, 2021
27 points

My short story and theory

My short story and theory Hello, my name is Joe, i am 28 years old and i am professional and advanced severe sutterer. Even though i am physicaly healthy and still young individual i am unable to live...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2021
2 points

Thanks bro could be anxiety related from stuttering i over analyse situations and wishing i could have spoken instead of replaying the whole scene in my head?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2021
1 points

What makes you think they lose interest when you talk? If they just look away when you stutter it could be because they want to take some of the pressure off of you or they might just not know what to...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentListener ReactionsEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJul 31, 2021
18 points

Do you also do this in ur mind?

Do you also do this in ur mind? Hi guys hope ur well and blessed. Sorry English is not my native language, i wanted to ask my stuttering family about something that i tend todo regularly and I wanted ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2021
6 points

I’m in outside sales, going on year 6 in the construction/ steel fabrication. I always laugh, because when I took the job I hated doing two things: talking on the phone and driving long distance. Havi...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2021
4 points

I don't. But I think I had a bunch as a kid because I thought about my stuttering so much. Now I barely ever think about my stuttering. It's just there, a problem I've always had since I was born. I l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2021
1 points

>How can I get a job or a bf if I don't tell people? Let's process this line of thinking. In your world, telling leads to getting, say, a bf. Because, well, surely this guy sees beyond your stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2021
10 points

I have the same feeling. I think my stutter has improved, but back when I was 14-21 or so I barely spoke to strangers because of the fear. As a result I never made the good friends that people make du...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2021
2 points

You can’t help but to be negative when you have a stutter...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2021
3 points

We've all been through it. Like others have said: go out there and face your fear. Trust me, future You will be thankful that you did. Plus, the students in the class will respect you more. A chick m...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2021
4 points

I know it's hard, but it's best to just face the fear. I took speech in high school and college, and I dreaded it so much. Life will go and you'll be fine....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 29, 2021
1 points

Oh god idk how much i hate this. When someone asks my name i just acts like i didn't hear him and then i just say "oh sorry?" And then while they ask again, i just charge my batteries to spit out my n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2021
1 points

I’m sorry that happened to you. I can def relate to that feeling. So I took an HR class where we were interviewed by 4 hiring managers back to back for a class assignment. One of them I clicked with s...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2021
1 points

I just want to add that people are more self conscious about themselves to worry about your stutter haha....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking