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commentr/StutterMar 21, 2018
3 points

Man words to live by confidence is key. Not just woman but any situation in life you find yourself in, if you are confident in what you say and how you say it stutter or no stutter people will respond...

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commentr/StutterMar 20, 2018
1 points

It's just a different way of thinking about it. If they're looking for something else then what they're doing isn't working. No harm in trying new things. ...

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commentr/StutterMar 20, 2018
1 points

I'm in the same boat, glad I'm not the only one! I tried a few times over the years but the past year or so has been the only time I've gone more than 3 sessions in the role. I love it now and don't w...

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commentr/StutterMar 19, 2018
2 points

Self therapy for the stutter by Malcolm Fraser. It's online for free or 10 dollars from amazon. Has already helped a ton since I started reading it. You need to put in the effort but it is possible to...

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Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2018
6 points

Everyday brings a tough situation. I’ll sometimes spend hours thinking about that terrible stutter that slipped up. But honestly, what I do is just embrace it and learn from it. For example, I was t...

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commentr/StutterMar 19, 2018
5 points

Hey, so first of all. I suggest you lose that group of “friends” you have. I know feeling alone is scary but it’s better than being treated like that. I’m going to assume you’re probably in high schoo...

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commentr/StutterMar 19, 2018
1 points

The McGuire Programme is great - helped me change my life and get a full time job I really wanted. The programme as others mentioned teaches physical techniques to fight stuttering and to form a new h...

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2018
12 points

Man I’m so sorry to hear all of that. Those girls that rejected you aren’t even worth it and those kids are just ignorant. I also have a stutter and it’s been hard but we just gotta learn how to deal ...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2018
2 points

I live with a severe stutterer and I know it is tough, but feeling down helps absolutely nothing. You are good enough and the toxic people are not worth your time or worry. There are people out ther...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2018
1 points

I did it a couple of years ago and have actually benefited greatly from it. I still use the techniques everyday, in almost every sentence. I was a bit skeptic as well. It is very expensive. It is a ...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2018
2 points

I don't have any video recommendations, but I will also recommend some yoga or especially meditation. I've benefited greatly from meditation. It slows down my thoughts, my breathing and my ability to...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2018
1 points

I'm currently pursuing a MSc, so I've been in the higher education system for some time. I've had my ups and downs, although more ups than downs. I've very much enjoyed the first couple of years, main...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2018
1 points

But how will you get better at speaking, if you don’t do it? I’m the opposite, I take the opportunity to go in front of the class and speak. Not in my full lecture (with about 130), but every Thursday...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2018
1 points

Being fit is about the only confidence booster I have going for me right now. Usually shorter guys can get ripped easier than taller guys so try to become an animal in the gym. Get a pre workout and g...

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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2018
3 points

Mine comes and goes. Sounds like you're better off not knowing such shallow people. Try to focus your time on a handful of good friends rather than having multiple friends of questionable quality. If ...

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postr/StutterMar 15, 2018
7 points

How do you guys deal with confidence. My confidence has hit an all time low, and it's killing me

How do you guys deal with confidence. My confidence has hit an all time low, and it's killing me I did pretty good last semester, I've made lots of friends and picked up a sport and did extremely well...

Emotional Experience
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commentr/StutterMar 15, 2018
0 points

My bad, let me elaborate: More action needs to be taken, than just speaking slowly, to overcome stuttering. There are only positives to gain from speaking slowly and controlling your speaking. It doe...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2018
2 points

#long post😓 Great question. The physical speaking technique McGuire teaches uses strong costal breathing, is assertive, powerful, and uses basic speech mechanics. Psychologically, the program teache...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2018
2 points

The program has changed my life. Yes hard work and dedication is required. Controlling a stutter is a life long journey and it can be done. Beyond stuttering book by David McGuire is available through...

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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2018
1 points

Only worth it if you are dedicated to put the work into it. That means working hard daily on maintaining the technique and pushing out of your comfortzone. If you aren't willing to do that you will ke...

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