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commentr/StutterApr 28, 2017
2 points

I know what you mean bro.. the feeling when everything is going so smooth.. even your occasional block doesn't seem bad. People who are fluent don't get to experience that feeling. Regarding that kid...

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commentr/StutterApr 27, 2017
1 points

I understand where you're coming from. Towards the end of high school up til college, I was just like you in that I avoided talking to anyone who didn't "know how to speak to me" (like very close frie...

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postr/StutterApr 26, 2017
5 points

Subliminal Messages For Stuttering

Subliminal Messages For Stuttering I was always amazed at my ability to read out loud when no one was listening and then start talking to someone or get on the phone and start stuttering again. Thus...

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commentr/StutterApr 26, 2017
1 points

In my eyes if you identify yourself as a PWS then you acknowledge/accept that you have a speech problem and the next step is working on it. I feel that many people do not accept/acknowledge that they ...

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commentr/StutterApr 26, 2017
1 points

I do agree that thinking that only your speech is holding you back is wrong but I do not agree with people who want to get rid of stuttering to be ''behind'' people who accepted it. I accept that I st...

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commentr/StutterApr 26, 2017
2 points

Basically this is a test, those who say yes will have a hard time in real life to get rid of stutter, those who say no are already ahead. >I remember thinking, many years ago, that if I didn't stu...

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commentr/StutterApr 26, 2017
7 points

I would take the fluency pill right away. That does not mean I neglect my past but if I can enhance my future by being fluent and having less mental stress I would take the option right away....

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commentr/StutterApr 23, 2017
3 points

I'd say it can lower you're life expectancy if you let it. Because stress kills. I wanted to blow my head off for years until I said fuck it, stuttering isn't worth killing yourself over or being ter...

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commentr/StutterApr 23, 2017
2 points

Try not to overthink things. It's difficult I know and I still do it but try to be more open minded. The more you worry about every situation that you may stutter in, it will never change and maybe ge...

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commentr/StutterApr 23, 2017
2 points

Believe that you can say your name without a stutter! For a long time I couldn't say my name and then in my dream once, I introduced myself without stuttering and I could not believe it. A day or two ...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2017
2 points

There is always a path for everyone. Maybe you can become a speech therapist yourself and help other people and children who stutter. Maybe you can start your own business. The stutter does not have t...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2017
2 points

Where do you live? It is horrible when people judge and mistreat someone because of a disability. Some people are just jerks. On the bright side, I know many people who stutter and they have fulfi...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2017
3 points

Just keep pushing through and apply everywhere. People who don't stutter have as much anxiety as you if not more for other reasons. Just do it, you'll feel free and amazing, a different kind of high...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2017
4 points

I stutter sooo much, and I worked a commission only retail job for 4 years. For some reason when you are put in the situation and are forced to talk, it starts coming out and you will learn the right ...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2017
1 points

It WILL get better. It's not going to stay like this. But, yes, right now it's very upsetting, scary, disturbing, maybe even heartbreaking....

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commentr/StutterApr 18, 2017
6 points

and I have never heard such intelligent conversation about stuttering. Much like this subreddit, it's amazing to have so much common ground in understanding, knowing that everyone has been through so ...

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commentr/StutterApr 18, 2017
1 points

Just be glad your kid is healthy without Autism or any physical or psychologic disabilities. It sucks yes, things can always take a turn for worse. I was angry at my stutter for a long time, then I s...

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commentr/StutterApr 13, 2017
4 points

Hey congrats on that. It can be mortifying to order as someone who stutters - I remember getting told I couldnt get a drink at a bar because I was stammering in my order and the bartender thought I w...

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commentr/StutterApr 13, 2017
3 points

Courage: Action in the face of fear. What you did was courageous and I am so happy and proud of you. THIS is what will carry you through!...

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commentr/StutterApr 12, 2017
4 points

Imagine speaking situations such as Chipotle and work meetings are practicing situations. You will feel more comfortable with it if you practiced your techniques during them instead of viewing them as...

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