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postr/StutterApr 11, 2021
10 points

I don't stutter when I'm alone, what's up with that?

I don't stutter when I'm alone, what's up with that? I never stuttered as a child but I grew up with a big brother and a dad who stuttered their whole lives. My brothers speech therapist warned my mom...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentExperiential Association
postr/StutterApr 10, 2021
34 points

The worst part of my stutter is it ruins moments with my fiancé

The worst part of my stutter is it ruins moments with my fiancé Feels like every time i try to tell him a joke or a story my brain tells me “no you’re going to ruin this moment because you’re gonna bl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
2 points

I wish I had the confidence to go live and talk to strangers. Right now I'm practicing on my own in front of the mirror. But I know that to improve further I have go interact with strangers. Sounds ea...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
2 points

I have those phases too and it sucks because you really do think you are improving and then you fall back into it again. However, from past stutterers who are now 40 years old +, the most common adv...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
2 points

Maybe it would be good for you to talk to it with a phsicologyst, stutter shouldn't influence so bad to the point to have those thoughts, that seems like another thing. Also seeking a therapist may he...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalSeeking TherapyAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterApr 10, 2021
7 points

Masters Degree abroad

Masters Degree abroad I got an admit to a couple of universities abroad for my master's degree and I'm really anxious whether I can manage with my stutter in a totally new environment with new people....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterApr 10, 2021
3 points

I can read now but still stutter when I talk normally

I can read now but still stutter when I talk normally Hi everyone, a few months ago I had made a post of how my stutter has relapsed followed by some problems that I came across because of it. I've b...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2021
5 points

Life doesn't get easier but you get stronger for sure. I know this is not easy at all, i'm in a phase where im stuttering more myself because i'm in a lot of pressure. BUT, im WAY more that just a per...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
3 points

I would call them out. Just say “what the hell do you find so funny? My stuttering?” They will feel like ass clowns and you will look brave for not only admitting you stutter but for also standing up ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
2 points

Ignorance is the biggest form of stupidity. It is only ok if you let it. What they think of you will eventually become reality. If I don't stand up for myself now, when? Until my self esteem drops to...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
1 points

Thx for the good wishes. Few people know I stutter because I cover it very well. I choose my words very carefully, avoid social situations I know will be unpleasant for me and have developed a whole...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
1 points

Personally I don’t really find it awkward, it’s more I’m not really sure what to say after so I just stay quiet and nod or like just go “hmmm” until he says somethings else. It’s not because I dont ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
2 points

So, IF shit gets weird in front of people I would go out of my way to fight through the stutter and stay confident. That will make HIS insecure self shrivel away. If you can do that, then you will h...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
2 points

I’m sorry that your dad treats you that way. I find that my stutter is worse around my dad and I’m happy that he’s patient with me and allows me to text him instead of calling him if we have to have i...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
1 points

I think I will, and discuss whether there is a work around. I'm hoping it'll just feel like it's me and him and it'll be all fine....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
1 points

Thanks, it is something I'd rather be open about but realistically I work around it so hard in day to day that not many of my friends know about it. My partner does of course but probably doesn't real...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
2 points

I spent the 10 months leading up to my wedding worrying about stuttering during the ceremony. I discussed it with the celebrant beforehand and we were able to arrange the flow of wording to suit me (i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterApr 9, 2021
7 points

Does Hypnotherapy works with stammering ?

Does Hypnotherapy works with stammering ? Hello Everyone, I'm 25y/o Male and since the age of 5 i had severe stammering. For the past couple of years i joined speech therapy because of that my speech ...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
5 points

My father and I grew very distant over the course of several years (teens to 20's.) Not related to my stutter, but there was a widening chasm. It came to a head one day. I exploded. I let it all out. ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2021
7 points

That’s tough man. My father although not so direct clearly is not supportive. It’s evident that he would rather have me not embarrass him in front of the world. I don’t live with him anymore, that’s...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception