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postr/StutterMay 4, 2021
56 points

I’m so upset right now

I’m so upset right now I hate everything about this stutter, it ruins my social life. I never talk in class or ever try to socialize because I’m always nervous it will activate. And it only activates ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2021
1 points

Her way of saying “just say it” wasn’t nice but try to look at people’s actions with good intent, for your own sanity. I had a lot of teachers and supervisors who would throw me in awkward situations ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2021
2 points

Hmm I don't know any techniques so I can't give you tips on that. I do know, the more you want it to be fluent the more stress it will give you, the more likely you will be to stutter. So I guess you ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 3, 2021
40 points

My teacher is such a scumbag

My teacher is such a scumbag She knows I have a stutter so when I joined the class and told her I sent her my topic via chat then she said just say it and oh my my i fucking couldn’t get the words out...

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
1 points

last time i went to walmart it was so embarrassing i needed to know if this case would fit my tablet and any worker i asked ppl would look at me and just ew, better to find things out myslef...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
3 points

Are you me? Because that's the exact same case for me. Even though prolly no one cares in my class and no one mocks me for my stutter I keep overthinking whenever I stutter.....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 2, 2021
13 points

I keep overthinking and it’s driving me mad

I keep overthinking and it’s driving me mad I have found in the last couple of years in particular I have started to overthink about my stutter and everything around it so much. I’m 17 now and I’m at ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
1 points

what can i say to him ? he will probably say that stuttering isnt a real thing or that its just bc of anxiety. since im not a student with a known disability or with accommodation, i dont think they w...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
2 points

Dates can be tricky since we're nervous even without a stutter. Add in a stutter and we're bound to stutter to more cuz we're nervous. Best to just try not to focus on your stutter but the conversatio...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & RomanceAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
17 points

This is a really tough thing. I struggled with this a lot in my teens and early 20's. That being said... It's not your stutter that will get in the way. I always thought the stutter was my problem. ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
postr/StutterMay 2, 2021
33 points

How are you supposed to flirt if you stutter? How are you supposed to flirt in general?

How are you supposed to flirt if you stutter? How are you supposed to flirt in general? I’ve refrained from doing it because I feel like I would make a fool of myself; I think my stutter gets in the w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2021
12 points

Make sure you discuss your stutter with your professor/instructor so they’re aware. Also consider beginning your oral exam by sharing that you are a stutterer, and may need a little more patience or t...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesSchool & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2021
1 points

Yes. I've been scared to get a new job for a few years because of it, even though I need the money. My stuttering makes my social anxiety all around worse, I try to work around it though....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2021
12 points

When I become aware that someone is laughing or smirking at my stammer the 'red mist' descends very fast and it takes all my strength not to act even after 40+ years....

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 1, 2021
11 points

Do you ever get that awkward moment when someone inadvertently laughs at your stutter?

Do you ever get that awkward moment when someone inadvertently laughs at your stutter? I've had a few meetings at work where I stutter and some people laugh. Usually people who I'm meeting for the fir...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2021
10 points

I’m the same way. A large base of researchers (possibly a majority) on the matter believe that stuttering is a symptom of some sort of specific social anxiety. Therefore, it would make complete sense ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2021
1 points

I'd have to concur, definitely. Just the simple of meeting and interacting with people on a daily basis is stressful enough, and even moreso in a professional setting like work. Socially, it's almo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2021
5 points

Of course it does, it’s a speech impediment, it’s been with me my whole life and it isn’t going anywhere, it’s given me major social anxiety...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2021
1 points

yes absolutely. it makes you constantly anxious and feel worthless in turn when you can’t even talk to your loved ones or produce coherent conversation....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterApr 30, 2021
30 points

It astounds me how in 2021 there are companies that don’t offer non verbal options for customer services.

It astounds me how in 2021 there are companies that don’t offer non verbal options for customer services. Summary: I called customer service for a problem with a medical website for my appointment an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more