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commentr/StutterApr 12, 2017
8 points

I'm proud of you. Every step forward is a good one. As far your job, meetings happen at all workplaces so don't let that make the decision for you...

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commentr/StutterApr 12, 2017
1 points

Thats fine man. I have experienced something that cured me of stuttering, depression, and anxiety. And i come here to tell you about it. And you get triggered and defensive, i dont understand why not ...

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commentr/StutterApr 12, 2017
1 points

Well you're clearly triggered. You really think sitting at home watching porn and jacking off is healthy for you?? Just keep doing it. Why do you think i made this post in the first place? Because it ...

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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2017
1 points

I was in your spot a couple of years ago. My stuttering was THE determinant of basically how my life went. I realized I couldn't do anything else until I put speech front and center to address it. I t...

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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2017
1 points

You cannot be denied entry into the military based upon your speech impediment. However, you can be denied if another mental disorder stems itself such as extreme anxiety and they can diagnose you wit...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
3 points

Keep pushing. I think the fact you took on, what would be your biggest fear, and said "I'm coming, you mfer!" says a WHOLE lot about you. Keep this in mind: tons people WITHOUT a stutter would shy ...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
6 points

I agree with what others have said, he is the one who reacted poorly and didn't make the space for you to relay your questions. I can definitely relate to going into a situation like this feeling conf...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
3 points

The worst thing you can do at this point is to shut down & go silent again. If you do that, then you need to accept the fact that you're going to repeat this type of situation again & again un...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
1 points

Yes, there are always other opportunities. And when you are more comfortable with yourself, you can make your own opportunities. That might sound ridiculous to you right now, but your feelings about...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
9 points

>It was long and tortured and at the end he said he didn't understand the point of the conversation or whether or not he was supposed to be giving me advice, but he just shook my hand and walked aw...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
1 points

Staying strong, overcoming challenges as we go. Being part of the 1% of adults who stutters is both exciting and intimidating. But it's who we are....

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
2 points

Just what I needed to hear. I very recently started practicing mindfulness and now I just have to continue. Thanks for the advice....

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
1 points

Not trying to poke holes. Only trying to say you can do something successfully even if you have some doubts. I don't think it's reasonable for most people to expect themselves to go into something l...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
1 points

From what I saw those people with doubts, wouldn't let themselves use all of the techniques to control their speech for fear of looking dumb. They didn't practice the techniques at home because "they ...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
8 points

Practice. Creating new mental habits. Ask people for directions on the street, use the phone as much as possible, join a toastmasters and do public speaking. It's all about expanding your comfort zo...

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postr/StutterApr 10, 2017
10 points

I don't stutter anymore.. but my brain won't believe me

I don't stutter anymore.. but my brain won't believe me Hey fellow stutterers. 18 year old male here. I always had a very moderate stutter. Only noticeable when I got nervous or stressed out. I star...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2017
5 points

>You won't see results for anything unless you 100% believe it I love this foolproof line. So....if you fail, it's your own fault cause you didn't "believe" enough. I've known of plenty of peo...

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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2017
4 points

I'm an interesting guy. If I'm going to make a post that I can read a year down the line, or when ever I'm feeling "off", might as well make it entertaining, you know. The finger-breaking is true th...

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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2017
7 points

So, a lot of it is because of breathing? I fully agree! I think what you are describing is similar to costal breathing. There's an app for training that, called, similarly, keep it costal.I'm using it...

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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2017
7 points

This may be the funniest thing I have read all day. The amount of absurdity in your post made me believe this was a high quality shit post at first. You broke your fingers during a presentation? A wo...

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