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commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
1 points

I know what factors led to my success very well. All credit goes to Jesus Christ. He brought me out of those dark moments when I felt like giving up. I was only able to work hard because Jesus put me ...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationSeeking TherapyEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
1 points

I’d really emphasize trying to attain mutual eye contact and back and forth smiling as you want to get their attention first; then, they may perhaps even be the first one to initiate the conversation....

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
2 points

Hi, I can really relate to that. Take my advice with a grain of salt since I'm newbie in this area. Firstly I must say that in my opinion, very often we picture women in one of two ways: 1) That mea...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
3 points

No, my weakness is that there is a weakened connection between my left and my right hemispheres that creates dysfluency in my speech. This dysfluency goes on to create a first impression of me as a ne...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying+1 more
postr/StutterJul 19, 2021
4 points

Scenario

Scenario Dearest friends. Quick one. You are a guy who is constantly around beautiful women. Be it the gym, store, wherever. Expectation: approach, start some conversation, make a joke or two. Get...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
2 points

I have gone from a junior developer to senior to lead and managing a team of developers. Don’t worry about the interviews. Everyone is nervous and struggles. When I am being interviewed I advertise go...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2021
6 points

Therapy helped. Mostly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I still get pretty anxious from my stutter at times, but no where near as bad as I was a few years ago. But yeah, my recommendation is therap...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2021
2 points

Responding late so not sure if you’ll see this but I am currently struggling with stuttering blockage and am hopefully trying to find the cause and a “cure” because it’s not like a standard stutter. I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2021
1 points

Haha yes I understand but life's daily experiences make it hard to have confidence or even think that someone would find stutter cute...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2021
7 points

Be confident! We make stuttering a bigger problem than it actually is. Most people don't care about it. Especially if you are confident enough to talk openly about whatever. Actually we are in a ver...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJul 18, 2021
9 points

How do you live with the insecurity

How do you live with the insecurity Hi I \[29M\] have decent stutter and I am now at an age where I am looking for a partner and settle down. But I just can't get over this insecurity that firstly no...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & RomanceIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2021
2 points

Yes this is me at work too it’s just awful, I can talk to people I know in real life fine but when I get on the phone at work I can barely speak a fluent sentence I hate it 😔...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2021
3 points

I'm in this exact situation! Stuttered as a child. Work in callcentre now and I get so anxious and nervous. I spend a good part of the day getting yelled at and people trying to start arguments. I ge...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJul 18, 2021
7 points

How do I fix this?

How do I fix this? Hello everyone, I’m from the U.K. and just wondering if there is any way to get some sort of speech therapy in relation to stuttering on the NHS?? I had a really bad stutter as a ch...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2021
1 points

Dive a bit deeper into that. Why are you anxious? Why aren’t you confident? Is it the people you’re around? Could you improve or practice anything to increase your confidence and decrease the anxiety?...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJul 16, 2021
13 points

My way of to not be nervous for public interactions

My way of to not be nervous for public interactions If you watch YouTube, you should know who ricegum is. Funny YouTuber. But I saw a tiktok about him saying he’s sometimes nervous about talking to gi...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2021
4 points

Realizing what fears are truly holding me back and making a plan to overcome them. Also creating a lifestyle that is extremely expressive. What would you say your biggest fear is when it comes to ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJul 16, 2021
8 points

🤔 Is it possible to stutter and have true self expression at the same time? (My experience)

🤔 Is it possible to stutter and have true self expression at the same time? (My experience) 🤔 Is it possible to stutter and have true self expression at the same time? That's a difficult question t...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2021
7 points

You’re thinking in terms of black and white - “if I stutter it will ruin everything but if I don’t it will go perfect” this isn’t good for your mental health. Try reframing it to “well I did as best I...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2021
2 points

When speaking you should try it with more confidence.If it gets progressively harder you should instead probably try to calm yourself if need be.I hope this helps and good luck!...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation