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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
2 points

That’s a loaded question haha. The answer to that is unfortunately not satisfying. It depends on the person and mostly time.So what’s worked for me won’t necessarily work for you but here’s a couple t...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
1 points

I really appreciate you taking the time to read and reply and I love the things you said. Can you expand on how to really truly let go of that worry of stuttering because I’ve been working at it and s...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
2 points

I love these words but my biggest fear is honestly letting it consume me and becoming comftorable with being at home and stop socializing so I try to socialize and be with friends and my girlfriend as...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
2 points

I am considerably better now than I was as a child. But I was so afraid to speak in public or to my family as a child it had to create some traumatic / stress issues. I can remember being in class a...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
9 points

Not sure if this is true but it makes enough sense to me: If you can speak fluently by yourself or to pets or something then the problem is entirely psychological. If it’s entirely psychological the...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
4 points

Although I achieved fluency *years* ago, the damage to my mental health persists today. It's like I dug a well during all of those years I stuttered. The well is full of anger and frustration. I am no...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
2 points

I mean, I sometimes completely breakdown in Drive-thrus so I’m pretty sure my mental health is not the best. 😅😅😅...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
1 points

I can’t speak for everyone but for me it definitely takes a toll on my mental health. It gets very bad in some instances....

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
13 points

I posted some research statistics earlier. They're pretty staggering. Here's a [link](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/mowfb0/stuttering_and_mental_health_the_statistics). The one that alway...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
1 points

Hey thanks for the message. "Bad days are uncontrollable" That is the same mindset that will make you feel helpless. Your stutter is a reflection of the tension stored in your body. That's it. ...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
3 points

my boyfriend has a stutter. we met via a dating app which was helpful because it allowed me to know he had a stutter (he openly had mentioned it on his profile) as opposed to being surprised when we f...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
1 points

Hey I appreciate the words! I totally get what your saying and understand that in order to improve you need to let go of that fear of stuttering it’s just really tough especially for someone like me t...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
2 points

Yes I share same ideas with you, I’m at a point where I’m done with it. Mind over matter I just believe that I can conquer it and bouncing off what you said, if our stutter only occurs socially then c...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
5 points

I have definitely been there. Stuttering can be really tough on you mentally. What helped me was realizing that the main person telling me I couldn’t do things was myself. I kept telling myself I can’...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
4 points

Yes, the reality is we all know how to talk lol. But sometimes our brain goes faster than our mouth because it tries to hurry in a social situation. And then we begin feeling anxious about stuttering...

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postr/StutterJul 20, 2021
6 points

My issue.

My issue. Hi, I'm new to this sub, I stutter a lot in conversations but I only stutter with people, I can talk fluently without an issue but when I'm with anyone, I stutter a lot, has anyone else had ...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
9 points

I really feel your pain we have all been through this, maybe yours is worse than mine but i feel your pain of not being able to make an order, because u know u will stutter and look awkward but trust ...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
3 points

I went through the same thing at the same age. People will accept your stutter if youre accepting of it. They respond to your energy. We can be real here and say not everyone would want to date some...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
6 points

Hey dude until today I never realized how much stuttering was affecting my life. Today I spent an hour crying and talking about how detrimental stuttering was to me, now I feel reborn. You and I know ...

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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
1 points

>Hi, thanks a lot for the detailed answer! I won't say I'm depressed but there is a lot going through my head. You know, the regular stuff - suicidal thoughts (never had the courage to act upon the...

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