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postr/StutterJul 4, 2021
3 points

It’s eating me up how much I’ve missed out on.

It’s eating me up how much I’ve missed out on. I don’t stutter as much, more so cluttering (the words come out faster than my brain can process them) and I’ve realised how much in life I’ve missed out...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2021
1 points

No, actually stuttering will always hinder your ability to self-express and to connect with others (e.g. most people will feel uncomfortable around a severe stutterer). I see this new trend in stutter...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2021
1 points

Interestingly I am playing with L theanine at the moment just out of curiousity for focus. However, I don't like to take things that make speaking easier as I found in the past I became very dependent...

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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2021
3 points

thank you a lot, they’ve been divorced/apart since before i could remember so idc. no i don’t see my dad a lot i haven’t been over his house since like 5th/6th grade i’m going into 10th now. like i sa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2021
2 points

Just a thought. Try giving a different name when they ask? Do it with total strangers so is doesn't matter. I have this theory about part of my stutter being about how I view myself....

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Identity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJul 2, 2021
2 points

Stuttering document

Stuttering document I keep a document on Drive where I write what I want to say, and when I need to speak I show it, rather than do a poor attempt at talking. Anyone do anything similar?...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2021
1 points

I’m dealing with a similar thing right now as my potential major is gonna be electrical engineering!! If your job has a similar eh sound, I’d recommend trying to drop the eh and quickly saying the res...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifeAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2021
3 points

I would emphasize making ur mind focus on the tone of what you’re saying(you’re pitch, attitude and such) rather than whether you’ll stutter or note; this will keep the brain preoccupied and will like...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJul 1, 2021
7 points

i thought my stutter will go away

i thought my stutter will go away My stutter started when I was in 3rd/4th grade and I thought everyone has the same problem as me and people who don't have stutter are lucky.I don't speak much but my...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2021
3 points

When you ask them if they want a bag, don't focus on if you're going to stutter on the word bag, visualize giving them the bag. Don't avoid asking anymore. The fear is just building up and making it...

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commentr/StutterJun 30, 2021
6 points

Hey man, I know how you feel, been there done that but I always try to look at the positive view of things, not to make myself just feel better but also to prevent my stutter from deteriorating any fu...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterJun 30, 2021
1 points

You can express yourself more, when you don't struggle and thinking about your words all the time aka. you're fluent....

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commentr/StutterJun 30, 2021
1 points

If I would work on my speech it would not be to become fluent, but to express myself more. I think putting fluency as the goal is not helpful. But everyone has their own journey :)...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterJun 30, 2021
2 points

I'm 17 and have a severe stutter, I've been rapping since 13, you can do thiss!!! Listening to beats helps me concentrate and diffuses my stutter :)) listening to Eminem taught me fluency and wordplay...

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commentr/StutterJun 30, 2021
2 points

lol this is like me for some S words like 'speciality' or 'super' I have to add a sort of Japanese syllable in front 'tsu' to get it out. 9 times out of 10 they here super and not tsssuuper haha...

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commentr/StutterJun 29, 2021
2 points

It's just that not many people know that I Stammer not even my batch mates bc most of the time I speak fine. I've also given presentations in the past without much problem but this time I struggled so...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2021
10 points

I think what bothers me most about my stutter is that I never stutter when I'm alone. Smooth sailing all the way? Add another person, even my wife? Stutter. It's annoying....

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commentr/StutterJun 29, 2021
8 points

God, the amount of times I've heard the 4th one especially from my parents is ridiculous. I'm sorry but, even if I do do that, it gets worse. Whenever I try and do it, a block forms in my throat which...

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commentr/StutterJun 29, 2021
2 points

I worked at a subway, and having to help customers everyday actually helped my stutter, and once I got into the routine it was actually very easy and I made a lot of tips, as long as you are kind and ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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postr/StutterJun 29, 2021
21 points

After YEARS of denial and self-help, finally started with speech therapy today

After YEARS of denial and self-help, finally started with speech therapy today Apologies in advance if this is a long post but got a fair bit to let off my chest. I'm 26. I've been stuttering for as ...

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