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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
3 points

This looks like a tough situation. I can't really relate to it. But maybe tell your friends how much it means to you to not stutter when speaking, so that's why you prefer English? Growing up I never ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
1 points

Hey! My personal opinion.. that way of dealing with your speech doesn't resonate with me as you are putting a hyperfocus on your stutter which in turn often makes you value yourself based on the sever...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
1 points

Hey thanks for the message. "Bad days are uncontrollable" That is the same mindset that will make you feel helpless. Your stutter is a reflection of the tension stored in your body. That's it. ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
12 points

yep. recently its been taking its toll. its exhausting having a stutter and other speech impediments and often leads to me socially disconnecting myself. and other people's responses to stuttering doe...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
1 points

Oh my god. I've never had my friends make fun of my stutter but I've had a few say you dont stutter when I apologized a few times and said sorry I stutter. Not the same i know but also kind of aggrava...

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commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
2 points

Agreed! I’ve been in a speech program for a while and every time I stutter is a time to write down what happened, how I stuttered (block or small incident) and what I could have done/can do to prevent...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2021
2 points

Being a PWS (Person who stutters) felt like a horrible curse growing up, but I can say at 28 years old that stuttering feels almost more like a right of passage. You have to overcome such a public dis...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
5 points

Have you ever tried doing the opposite and stutter on purpose? It’s very difficult. From personal experience I can’t do it. 🤔 Stuttering is in fact the art of trying to hide stuttering. Which reall...

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postr/StutterJul 20, 2021
26 points

Sometimes I feel like being nonverbal

Sometimes I feel like being nonverbal I’ve stuttered for my whole life and even though speech therapy has helped me, it’s still tiresome to speak sometimes. I still have to think about the position of...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Severity & FluctuationAvoidance & SubstitutionEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
2 points

Once you learn to embrace it and let it be who you are. You will stutter more easily. Stutter is literally trying not to stutter. Once you just quit caring the words will come easier. Sounds easy a...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
2 points

Haha yes we have to have quick minds to swap words out fast. I swear stuttering grows our vocabulary and helps us be better writers...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
3 points

I just won't stutter, i don't know how to explain it but I'm convinced I'm cured. I added you on Snapchat, I'll try to send you some vocals to begin with...

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postr/StutterJul 20, 2021
6 points

My issue.

My issue. Hi, I'm new to this sub, I stutter a lot in conversations but I only stutter with people, I can talk fluently without an issue but when I'm with anyone, I stutter a lot, has anyone else had ...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
2 points

I can definitely empathize with you there. It's extremely frustrating when you want to speak your mind out and there's something holding you back. The more you try to fight it, the worse it gets. I t...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
3 points

I have stuttered since I was born. Primary school was hell because you know kids are assholes but as you said things got better when just stopped thinking about it. I have a normal life, really good f...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
1 points

Similar situation, I have done a lot of work by myself to work through my speech issues and can hide it or work around it depending on my emotional state. When I’m relaxing with friends i can usually ...

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commentr/StutterJul 20, 2021
1 points

I dont recall ever been fluent, I can string the odd sentence together but never been able to hold a conversation, it's something I've learned to avoid.....

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postr/StutterJul 20, 2021
31 points

Hello I’m new to this Reddit and I have stuttered ever since second grade. I started off by stomping my foot or winking to force words out. My main stutter is blocks and prolongations. I just graduated high school and I’m 18, and all throughout my life I attended speech therapy although I was

Hello I’m new to this Reddit and I have stuttered ever since second grade. I started off by stomping my foot or winking to force words out. My main stutter is blocks and prolongations. I just graduate...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentValidation & Empathy+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
1 points

I used to raise my hand in class all the time. In 3rd grade age 9 we got a new book and teacher would ask if anyone wanted to read aloud. I always did and raised my hand. I remember stumbling through ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJul 19, 2021
1 points

The best way through it is to be open about it. Hiding stuttering is what stuttering is. When you tense up trying to force words out because you’re afraid you might stutter is actually what’s causing ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking