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I know the techniques. I know everything I have to do when I block, but I can only do that when I block in front of my friends or people who i’m comfortable with. When I’m in a restaurant and stuff ...

Hi, There are several techniques I do to help my fluency and they really help me, maybe they help you? 1) is simple I tap my thumb to my forefinger for each syllable, it helps me keep pace for eve...

Success story of fixing my stutter

Success story of fixing my stutter Hi! I have an atypical case of stutter, but maybe it will reassure someone. I had moderate in severity speech blocks from very early age till around 15, when it just...

I think this is what she meant: Step 1: Establish a Steady Rhythm • Tap your finger steadily on a surface or your leg. • Aim for about 60–80 beats per minute (like a slow clock tick or calm heartbea...

Ive been stuttering for as long as I can remeber(40Yo) I would consider it moderate to extreme but its improved over my years. I used to see a speech therapist and this was the only exercise that's ac...

I feel you man, it one thing to know to use your techniques but it's another thing feeling comfortable using them in 'real life' situations. I think it is important to work in little steps. First make...

Summary: video about a stuttering SLP who turns speech therapy into art: no need to fix what makes you unique, make stuttering part of the script

Summary: video about a stuttering SLP who turns speech therapy into art: no need to fix what makes you unique, make stuttering part of the script I found a random stutter video about a stuttering SLP....

>*"Is there a term for these things that we do to try and force the words out better?"* Yeah, SLPs often call those *secondary behaviors* or sometimes *negative coping strategies*—like tensing the sp...

In fact, it was easier for me to get words out with an angry *forceful* tone…so I developed that. Shortly after learning better habits to decrease blocks, my anger quickly went away....

There is, but blinking or ducking your head and taking a big breath are not the same. The former are what’s called avoidance techniques and should be avoided as they lead to bad habits. The latter is ...

I went to a speech therapist for a while, and one trick that she taught me was to measure my breathing. Like make a steady tapping noise with your finger and sync your breathing with that. I do it whe...

Any speech exercise or breathing exercise which has helped people to reduce stuttering?

Any speech exercise or breathing exercise which has helped people to reduce stuttering? ...

Going in with a wild self confidence really helps, also disclaiming it before the interview begins and taking a glass of water if your mouth gets dry. If you can manage it, eye contact also helps me o...

The stutter like throwing the same punch over and over again and he makes it really obvious. The best way to go on about it either parry or slip and hit it back with a counter. In this case being awar...

How to Make Ordering Food Easier with a Stutter

How to Make Ordering Food Easier with a Stutter Ordering food at a restaurant can be hard with a stutter. These tips can make it feel less intimidating. Read here: https://open.substack.com/pub/joedom...

I’ve been stuttering since elementary school and blocks are my main problem. I find it helpful to breathe before I speak and let my breath carry through the words as I talk. Think about how Marilyn Mo...

25M - stutters sometimes - any techniques to overcome unexpected stutters

25M - stutters sometimes - any techniques to overcome unexpected stutters Hey everyone, long-time lurker, first-time poster. I’m a 25-year-old guy who only stutters some days—most days my speech flows...

Look for more people to practice pro-active speaking

Look for more people to practice pro-active speaking Hy everyone. Hope you are well. I joined the discord server for this subreddit, however not everyone is on there from what I can see. I am looking ...

Regarding the research from 2020. Here is my summary of the recommended interventions from the link you shared. **Interventions**: * Enhance awareness and acceptance of internal states (e.g., anxiet...

This is my attempt to summarize your 6 YT videos. **Summary:** *About the author*: Shane, a general practitioner (GP) from Ireland who has a moderate/mild stutter (he stutters with less worry than b...