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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2018
3 points

Very true, I participated in another genetic study....and nothing came out of it. Honestly, my hopes have been up since Pagoclone - I was so excited for that. Absolutely great advice! The best "tre...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2018
1 points

Do not get your hopes up. Most likely this will yield fuck all like all the other studies. There will be no cure for stuttering in our lifetime. Work on yourself in other areas and that new confidenc...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2018
1 points

That’s not a good mentality to have man. Your positive mentality can become reality, given that you are trying your best. Set a positive mentality and see how far you can go. You’ll be amazed. Ever si...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2018
1 points

Interesting. I don't think it is true for me. I do not struggle with rap verses or fast vocals. Perhaps it could be because my mind is calm and comforted when singing but nervous when talking to peopl...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2018
1 points

When I used to stutter, I didn't stutter when I sang, but I couldn't sing well -- no pitch control and if a song had fast vocals, e.g., a rap verse, it never sounded smooth and fluid. But ever since m...

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commentr/StutterApr 18, 2018
1 points

YES! Now don't let it keep you from other great things in live. You own it, it doesn't own you....

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commentr/StutterApr 18, 2018
1 points

Congrats man! Saving this post as a motivation when I'm gonna be struggling with making a phone call in the future....

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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
2 points

To be completely honest, the fear of stuttering is waaay worse than stuttering itself =) Congratulations to you! BUT! now you've had this victory, you must persevere. You must keep calling people on t...

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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
2 points

Congrats! We both know stuttering is unavoidable, however, today you didn't let it hold you back. That's a big step. ...

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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
1 points

Congratulations! Sometimes, just being thrown into these situations are the best thing that could happen to us. Other times it doesn't work that well... but I'm glad you did great. I'm sure you'll do ...

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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
5 points

Woo hoo!!!! You did it!!!! You did what you had to do and you solved your problem. You didn’t let your stutter bring you down. You went straight through. My heart is bursting with happiness for you....

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postr/StutterApr 17, 2018
49 points

I just conquered my fear of speaking on the phone. It was the first time I did it in 8 years.

I just conquered my fear of speaking on the phone. It was the first time I did it in 8 years. My speech therapist recommended that i make one phone call this week and i decided that i was going to cal...

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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
3 points

I'm 26(M) and didn't start looking at my stutter positively until I was...about 23 and I'm annoyed I didn't start sooner but it's amazing the amount of pressure is lifted when you honestly stop giving...

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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
4 points

I'm a huge flirt, so I guess my tip is forget about your stutter and be confident (like they're easy right /s ) Breathing helps a lot too. Everybody has their different strategies, but I never let my ...

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postr/StutterApr 17, 2018
18 points

Any good dressers here?

Any good dressers here? If there's one thing that helps me with a bit of confidence, it's dressing well. Every payday, I'll treat myself to a nice shirt or pair of pants. I don't get too fancy but I d...

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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
1 points

Hey, I'm 19 too! (M) and totally agree. It's perfectly normal to feel down and out sometimes, but here, it is what it is...might as well make the most out of this short existence we call life. Positiv...

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commentr/StutterApr 17, 2018
3 points

We live in such an easier time than previous generations when it comes to dating because there's online dating, Tinder. I've actually met my girlfriend of 2 years on there. She finds it insanely attra...

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commentr/StutterApr 16, 2018
3 points

I completely agree on more positivity. I think we can all agree that stuttering can suck at times and bringing issues here is %100 okay but to doesn’t need to define our lives! Live life the way you w...

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commentr/StutterApr 16, 2018
2 points

Woo hoo!!! You did it!!!!!! And you lived to tell about it. Most importantly, you had the courage to walk through that fear!!!! Happy dance, happy dance, happy dance...

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postr/StutterApr 16, 2018
31 points

Stutter Positivity

Stutter Positivity I've posted on this sub a few times, but I'll introduce myself again. I'm a (now) 19 year old female who has been stuttering since the age of 2. I'm a musician (and quite the comedi...

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