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postr/StutterNov 5, 2024
6 points

Being an MC for an event. I’m so stressed and depressed.

Being an MC for an event. I’m so stressed and depressed. I’ve been chosen to be MC for an event. We had a rehearsal and it went terribly wrong. I feel ashamed of myself. I don’t think anyone knows I s...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & EmbarrassmentOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2024
5 points

I just try to distract myself to prevent any more negativity from hitting me and instead focus and prepare for the future conversations ....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Overthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2024
1 points

I'm a frontend developer working in outstaff. Have daily calls with a medium sized group of colleagues (around 8 people) but I adapted by preparing texts in advance of what I would say. My stutter is ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2024
3 points

I’ve had similar experiences. Maybe it’s that if we can plan out what we’re saying, it becomes a performance in a way. Whereas the spontaneity of conversation means that’s a lot more difficult...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Overthinking & MonitoringPropositionality & Weight
postr/StutterNov 3, 2024
9 points

I can present in front of a class fluently without stuttering but speaking with people one on one I stutter

I can present in front of a class fluently without stuttering but speaking with people one on one I stutter Anyone else odd like this?? Like I can present in front of class when I have an assignment ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Overthinking & MonitoringPreparation & RehearsalSituational Variability
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2024
2 points

Its the overthinking at the time of introduction. Dont think much, practice smiling in front of a mirror and confidently inreoducing yourself if you have to....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2024
4 points

If I were to guess I would say yes and probably will involve some type of implanting a chip in the brain....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterNov 2, 2024
29 points

The Hardest Yet Best Day of My Life

The Hardest Yet Best Day of My Life A month ago, I had to present my graduation project, which required me to develop an application, explain it verbally, describe the written portion, and answer ques...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & MonitoringPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2024
15 points

You can stutter and still be an effective communicator. AND I get it. It’s a battle fought within....

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2024
3 points

It's not a big problem. You just need to readjust your targets. Be as obsessive about using techniques for achieving a fluid, relaxed speech instead. Let your brain buzz you with suggestions like: sho...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterNov 1, 2024
3 points

The only way is confidence. You need to tell yourself repeatedly, that you can speak fluently. Whenever speaking to someone, maintain eye contact with them. This will help you to concentrate on their ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterOct 31, 2024
5 points

Over Analyzing

Over Analyzing Hey everyone, I’ve caught myself thinking about my stammer A LOT. Everything I say a sentence I try to sound as fluent as I can and when I don’t I tend to repeat the words I get stuck o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2024
3 points

Appreciate that and I'm well aware of not trying to fixate on this. It's just my natural innate personality - I reflect on things too much, myself included....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Overthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterOct 31, 2024
4 points

Why can't i get rid of my stutter and the fear of talking to people?

Why can't i get rid of my stutter and the fear of talking to people? I have stutter when i was child , it was developmental stuttering and i got over it quickly and didn't payed attention much to it.T...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterOct 30, 2024
9 points

What do i do when am COMPLETELY stuck

What do i do when am COMPLETELY stuck I try snd stay relaxed and slow my speech so i don't stutter and it works good then BOOM! I come across especially a word starting with a vowel and i cant move fo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterOct 30, 2024
5 points

Would stammering with shorter hair be more awkward?

Would stammering with shorter hair be more awkward? This is weird question but listen. I (16M) have hair to my chin and I noticed I don't feel that uncomfortable stammering in class when I can't see ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterOct 29, 2024
7 points

Hearing yourself back

Hearing yourself back I wanted to ask if any of you guys have this kind of experience as well, but when recording myself on like virtual interview questions or just recordings of you talking, I realiz...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringSeverity & FluctuationRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterOct 29, 2024
7 points

Will this help?

Will this help? What makes me feel pure rage is the fact that I am completely fluent when I am alone but for some reason my brain cannot do that when I am not alone like ??? Anyways, I was thinking ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSituational Variability+1 more
postr/StutterOct 29, 2024
3 points

I'm trying to look for answers and I'm hoping you guys can help.

I'm trying to look for answers and I'm hoping you guys can help. Note before I start: I know I'm a young high-school student but I'm very aware of the difference between a stutter and just hesitating....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringCycles & Randomness+3 more
postr/StutterOct 29, 2024
14 points

Stuttering nerfed me

Stuttering nerfed me Ever since is was around 12 I began noticing that I have quite a stutter when talking to other people. All though I'm still very young (16) I would definetly say that it has influ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more