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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
2 points

I guess that was my question about YouTube. I was actually overwhelmed by how much content there was and didn’t know where to begin....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
2 points

I've 100% been in your shoes. I know exactly how disappointed and scared you feel because I have gone through the exact same thing. One time I worked really hard to get an interview - kept dropping of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringShame & Embarrassment+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
13 points

Does anxiety cause stuttering ?.....

Does anxiety cause stuttering ?..... If I reduce my anxiety and remain calm can I become more fluent...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
2 points

It’s weird as hell....

It’s weird as hell.... So I work at an office where I just transfer people calls to different offices it’s not that bad of a job it’s really simple I realized recently that I’m not really stuttering ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
2 points

Yeah, it's really affected my life too... I just get so tired of hearing people say stuff like, "haha did you forget your name" or something of the sort. But I really like the idea of wearing a neckla...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
15 points

Had a bad experience during interview on call

Had a bad experience during interview on call So currently I'm preparing for job interview, I applied for a Junior dev role, and I received call within like 2 hour of applying through mail. Now when I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
2 points

You’ve gotta just go for it. Most people won’t give a shit and if it has to do with business or making an appointment, it’s really no big deal. You can even be open about it if you’re having a really ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
27 points

How do I stop being so awkward while on the phone?

How do I stop being so awkward while on the phone? It’s gotten so bad, I’ll usually start a phone call with “hello, u-u-um... s-s-so I.... haha sorry um.... okay so I called for... u-um d-d-d-the spee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
6 points

I also block on my name. I feel like it’s effected my life so much. I have extreme anxiety when I know I’m going to have to say my name. I got a necklace that says my name on it and sometimes I feel...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
1 points

Hello, I have this to, I block al the time, even when I have to say no or yes sometimes, or just asking to buy a pack of cigarettes, I have also social anxiety because of that, and the only thing that...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
2 points

Hi, I want to thank both of you for doing this and giving us an explanation for our difference in speech. I've noticed a correlation between an adequate night of sleep, around 8+, and less constant ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
3 points

u/berti102 >Hi! Thanks for the AMA. > >I am 38yo. None of the specialist that took care of my problem made any difference or helped at all (I didn't see any for 10 years now). I finally ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
2 points

I can kind of relate. I had friends in school (not great friends but we hung out), but in college I shut down and made no effort, even though people approached me at first. Must have been because in s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
2 points

I'm having a very hard time applying techniques because entering a conversation gets my brain into panic mode. If it's a complicated topic I can't even keep my thoughts straight and sometimes forget w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
1 points

Agreed. The two things that bring on my stuttering the most are lack of sleep and social anxiety. I'm working on my anxiety and I see big improvements!...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
3 points

Speech therapy was largely useless for me. Tackling the emotional and psychological causes has been the best thing for overcoming my stutter. It takes awareness and dedication. I see my stutter as a s...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
2 points

Hi! Thanks for the AMA. I am 38yo. None of the specialist that took care of my problem made any difference or helped at all (I didn't see any for 10 years now). I finally managed to work my own solu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
1 points

But ppl have been told about stuttering, that there is no cure for it and it’s not our fault. Yet we are still treated like this especially in the workplace. It’s seen as something weird and something...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 30, 2021
41 points

Is anyone else’s family critical or judgmental of them having a stutter? (Family/career related vent)

Is anyone else’s family critical or judgmental of them having a stutter? (Family/career related vent) This is a bit of a long vent, thanks for reading this if you do! I’ve had a stutter since I was l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2021
2 points

You're telling me, this whole time I just had to calm down and it was in my head? If only I would have known.... 🤣😂🤣😂...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment