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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2023
1 points

You speak truth, stammering is one hell of a curse like I’m in the same boat as you I’m also learning mandarin but I look like r3tard because I can’t speak it when I’m the best in the class to write/t...

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postr/StutterJul 17, 2023
33 points

Why is life so hard?

Why is life so hard? I have been trying to record a <3mins video for 3 hours now. I am trying not to stutter cos I know how frustrating it can be for the recruiter. I have cried like 6 times in th...

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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
1 points

Never that. Dude it’s freakin reddit. If people take things personally on reddit they need to….(let’s say it all together now) GET OFF THE INTERNET. I only give the same energy I receive in a reply. ...

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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
2 points

I’m so glad you can look back and laugh. I do with some things too, it’s heavy to carry all of that for one person. It’s too easy to fall into a depression and I never wanna go back to that mindframe...

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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
1 points

Lol. I’m in 10th grade and I already know I’m gonna be alone forever. Kid. Keep a journal. Write in it everyday. Your future self will look back on it like WTF…...

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commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
0 points

Ok. Sure. The better strategy is to let your stutter consume you and live the rest of your life like a little sad fuck according to you I guess. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Don’t listen to my bullshit. Be sad and lone...

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commentr/StutterJul 15, 2023
22 points

Mate Ive seen your posts and comments for a while. I know life can be super hard and seem like there's no way out but that's rarely the case. When I was younger I wasn't far away from your position. I...

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postr/StutterJul 14, 2023
17 points

Is there any scientifically-backed evidence that speech therapy improves fluency or is it 100% anecdotal nonsense?

Is there any scientifically-backed evidence that speech therapy improves fluency or is it 100% anecdotal nonsense? 13+ years of various speech therapy. I paid thousands to go to HCRI in Virginia and i...

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commentr/StutterJul 14, 2023
4 points

Yup, same here. Are you undergoing speech therapy now? I went to one but I felt it did not help me at all...i have depression because of this speech problem. 😔...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2023
2 points

If I let it get me down too much it could put me into a depressed state of mind. Speech therapy so far has taught me not to dwell on things so much. I've also been taking my mind away from speech by e...

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commentr/StutterJul 13, 2023
2 points

>but sometimes I can't bring myself to to go out with them due to having bad days with speech. Are you sure this isn't depression?...

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Sadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
1 points

I have a partner who stutters, but it doesn't impact his life. I, however, have a chronic illness that (on most days lately atm), stops me from doing basic tasks. All I can do is cancel plans with fri...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
1 points

I have a partner who stutters, but it doesn't impact his life. I, however, have a chronic illness that (on most days lately atm), stops me from doing basic tasks. All I can do is cancel plans with fri...

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postr/StutterJul 11, 2023
27 points

So I'm clinically depressed?

So I'm clinically depressed? Stuttering makes life pointless, I wanna get ripped to impress people so I can have FRIENDS. I wanna learn Mandarin Chinese because it's useful and I can meet more people ...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
0 points

Ok man. Guess I really don't belong anywhere, I really should just kick the bucket since it's never getting better....

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
3 points

You're allowed to feel whatever you feel. Other people being relentlessly positive is no good when you're in that place. I've been there. On the other hand, when people have been through loads of s...

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commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
5 points

Toxic positivity would be "everything is fine bro don't worry about it" ​ The exact opposite of speaking to a professional about depressive feelings....

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
2 points

I’m 31, I just had a baby and didn’t tell anyone, my husband cheated on me while I was pregnant and now left me, I had to quit my job.. All while I’m living secluded 5 hours away from any family or fr...

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
32 points

Call a crisis line, brother. Talk to a counselor. This is beyond a stutter. This is clinical depression, homie....

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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
-3 points

Ask yourself why God cursed your life with a stutter. And sir Maybe I want to give up instead of fucking staring down a shotgun barrel on my 30th birthday wondering when the fuck I'ma have a friend. I...

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Suicidal Ideation & High DistressSadness & HopelessnessLoneliness & Isolation