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commentr/StutterJun 24, 2019
2 points

I want to introduce a different perspective here, btw I relate to you more than I can ever explain. However, look at this: You might be missing out on the chance of making relationships that will ac...

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commentr/StutterJun 24, 2019
1 points

In a way yes. But if you're youre known as the stuttering person the pressure shouldn't be on you to make the first move if that makes sense. If they know that and still act a certain way towards you ...

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commentr/StutterJun 23, 2019
8 points

I can feel you....sometimes feel like just closing my mouth and walking away..... But can't do it....We have to just. Face it......

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commentr/StutterJun 23, 2019
1 points

Here's the thing. You say that you can't talk, but you can. Sure, you, as many of us, have trouble speaking, but that doesn't mean you can't talk. As I've gotten older I've realized the one that has t...

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commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
1 points

Hey man, I just got done with my first year of college, but I had a similar experience in highschool. I can get major blocks, and starting highschool made them way worse. The biggest thing that hel...

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commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
1 points

When I was around your age I had the same problem's you were having . I didn't had any good friend's at that time to feel comfortable around and nor do I feel comfortable telling my parent's about the...

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commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
2 points

I have had the same problem and one that I think helped me out was a lot was trying to speak to others more, or try some public speaking. Yes, it may seem embarrassing, or even impossible but for me i...

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commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
5 points

The years you are in now was the hardest for me. I was in a similar place as you. All I can say is it gets better. You learn to deal with your stutter, accept it, and accept yourself. Going to an inte...

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commentr/StutterJun 21, 2019
2 points

It helped me. Didn't fix it, but I got some tips and learned some tricks. The one exercise which had the biggest effect was to go somewhere alone and read out loud very slowly to myself. Ridiculously ...

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commentr/StutterJun 21, 2019
4 points

You WILL get a job even with a stutter. Speech therapy can do great things. For me it was less about speech therapy and just therapy! Even my speech therapist admitted they did less exercises with m...

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commentr/StutterJun 21, 2019
3 points

Speech therapy is fine, and if it works for you thn that's great. However, if it doesn't - go and test your embarassment. It sounds dumb, but I have a stutter and dysarthia (slurring of words) - at ...

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commentr/StutterJun 21, 2019
3 points

Does it feel like an "impulsive" mood? Or maybe you just feel like "lol idc" even if you usually do.. ​ I'm not usually on that side of things but it does hit me from time to time.. I've...

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Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 20, 2019
1 points

I felt the same way for a long time. I realize more and more most people don't care if you stutter or not. I cared way more about it than needed. Too much of an emotional drain. Gave me a better p...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2019
1 points

I’ve always laughed to myself about pulling a “porky pig”. I mean, it is comical... just wish it wasn’t happening to you, right? :/...

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postr/StutterJun 20, 2019
16 points

The hope my stutter gave me

The hope my stutter gave me As a young boy (10 - 15) who stutters it may not be a surprise that my social life was quite painful, from the ridicule to the inability to express one’s thoughts and opin...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2019
1 points

I get that. If I wait and say a sentence in my head before saying it, it's way worse and I intensely focus on every word. If I'm caught off guard and have to speak, it's oftentimes completely fluent. ...

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commentr/StutterJun 20, 2019
2 points

My speech therapist had a nice way of putting it : your speech flow depends on a two factors: 1. Your speech capability(Stutter to non stutter) 2. Demands from environment(Stress, social anxiety, hav...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2019
2 points

Sorry being late on the answer, but better late than never. Also a scientist here (applied physics, PhD, Europe). I have been stuttering since being a child and working in my field in an "applied rea...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2019
2 points

Every time a stuttering related thought pops up you have to instantly stop it in its tracks. Become aware that you're having this thought and insantly dismiss it. If you're failing to do this try to...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2019
1 points

Too fucking real.... Just own it man... It isn't going to help by isolating yourself...Always make friends with those who have patience to listen to you.... That will boost your confidence...

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