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commentr/StutterMay 17, 2021
5 points

That is another example that stuttering is, at some degree, psychosomatic. It goes away and may return in another occasion. In my job I don't have to talk a lot, so I can keep things stable at some po...

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postr/StutterMay 17, 2021
22 points

My stutter returned... as a "blockade"?

My stutter returned... as a "blockade"? Hello fellow people When I was a kid I had a stutter from the age of 3-12, then it was completely gone and I hadn't stuttered after I hit puberty. I was extrem...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
postr/StutterMay 17, 2021
16 points

A question for fellow bilingual stutterers.

A question for fellow bilingual stutterers. I grew up in Australia with a pretty bad stutter. That can't get two words out type. I still have it, but like most people it's often not noticed by people ...

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Feared Words & NamesSituational VariabilityAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 16, 2021
1 points

For me the only think that helped me is facing my fears. For instance, if you feel uncomfortable talking on phone then practice more often speaking on phone with your friend. Stuttering remains to be...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 16, 2021
12 points

To each their own, but imagine telling a person that the thing that's caused them a life's worth of anxiety is "cute"....

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Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 16, 2021
5 points

Yes, it’s cringey. You really find something that has caused nearly everyone in a community years of anxiety and depression cute???? Might wanna take a look at yourself to figure that out....

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Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 16, 2021
22 points

Got a new job.. I’m happy and worried sick at the same time

Got a new job.. I’m happy and worried sick at the same time Since Covid restrictions are slowly lifting up I was finally able to apply for tons of work and one company (an ice cream store) got back wi...

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commentr/StutterMay 14, 2021
3 points

Been there. The anticipation is the worst part. Anti anxiety meds helped me a lot. Good luck...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2021
2 points

For me it's the opposite. When I carry the meeting, it's fine because its pre-meditated but when others do then it's bad because I'm put more on the spot and my anxiety increases....

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Propositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 14, 2021
21 points

Today was one of those days

Today was one of those days Had a meeting with 20+ people for over 3 hours. Everyone was going through turns sharing their ideas. It was my turn and I had so many great ideas, now just to share it. F...

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Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2021
1 points

It just depends on the situation, sometimes I even stutter when talking to a friend. Maybe I rush too much. Also sometimes I don't stutter when talking to someone I don't know. So I guess it depend wh...

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postr/StutterMay 14, 2021
3 points

Do you stammer more around strangers?

Do you stammer more around strangers? Hi guys, Really interested to see how many people are similar to me. In my work environment I encounter a lot of new people and strangers, I always find talki...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2021
2 points

I know there is a soft line. But for example: somebody didnt know about your stutter and thought its stress. Or mentioned the stutter but only because the person was already pissed etc. So no direct...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2021
2 points

I'm trying to start this mindset but it's hard for me to have it consistently because I'll have a *really* embarrassing interaction with someone every once in a while that will have me revert back....

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2021
1 points

Just a different level of anxiety. Its the same as saying your order perfectly in the car 4 times before the drive through and then you get to the speaker box can't get a word out. I find the best th...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2021
1 points

This isn't personal, I have a stutter as well. It is incredibly tough at times, and I don't find it a laughing matter at all. My point is the president should be the absolute best of the best, and i...

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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2021
2 points

You're talking to someone who stutters. If Biden was having significant, noticeable issues speaking in public, I don't think he ought to be running the free world. There are plenty of other individu...

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Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2021
4 points

Social or Performance anxiety, when i know i won't stutter in front of others I am fine, if there's the slightest chance that I will, I definitely feel anxious...

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Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2021
1 points

Thats social anxiety, you can overcome it by seeing a psychiatrist, I've been doing the same thing for 7 months and made so much progress....

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2021
7 points

Yeah it’s the thought of messing up and embarrassing yourself in front of everyone which then makes you mess up. I would say the best way is to try to get comfortable and try not to focus on stutterin...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & Monitoring