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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
5 points

When teacher asked questions and I knew the answer before anyone else. But because I knew i was going to block or stutter I stayed silent and let everyone else contribute in class. I hardly uttered a ...

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postr/StutterJun 9, 2021
4 points

I am a wreck,

I am a wreck, There is this girl, I think the she likes me, that thing is I like her back I am above average in looks, but I am a wreck when it comes to girls She added me on snapchat and wants to str...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
1 points

I think about it pretty frequently. My stutter isn't severe I would say, but I stutter pretty much every 2-3 sentences. It's repetition and blocking. I work in IT and it's draining to have a stutter i...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
7 points

The best advice I can give to you, assuming you are in school, is to inform your teachers and as many classmates as you can. Once you know that everyone is aware you have a stutter, it can reduce your...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
3 points

i have they just say ok i’m kinda scared to ask for therapy tbh i don’t even like talking in general all because of my stutter...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
2 points

Yo! I stutter a bit (not insanely bad), even though I don't work in Investment Banking, my business partner is an investment banker at Goldman in NYC. He doesn't care that I stutter. He's 30 and I'm 2...

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postr/StutterJun 9, 2021
8 points

I'm 13, Have had stuttering problem for like 7 years now, Sometimes I can't even speak due to my stuttering, it's annoying talking infront of my class or saying things to people cause i'll just stop or keep repeating one of the words

I'm 13, Have had stuttering problem for like 7 years now, Sometimes I can't even speak due to my stuttering, it's annoying talking infront of my class or saying things to people cause i'll just stop o...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
4 points

I actually started to accept my stutter.. But don't know how the person on opposite takes it(like some may be broad, while others show it as reason to deny a position). These points are really worthy!...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
6 points

Ugh I had more here...still getting used to reddit. I'll try to remember what I wrote. So words of advice? - work on eye contact while stuttering - be comfortable taking pauses during conversation...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
3 points

I already secured a job before I started my "stuttering journey" so I was in a different mindset and I probably would have handled it differently. I'll share my experience and then add some thoughts. ...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
11 points

Sometimes I feel “cursed” because of my stuttering. It makes everything ten times more complicated for me. I spent some “quality time” in the psych ward a couple of years ago, I have Major Depressi...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
2 points

Preface speaking, especially public speaking of any sort, with explaining that you have a stutter/stammer. Once people know, theres nothing to be afraid of. Sounds pretty blunt and fucked up, right? I...

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postr/StutterJun 9, 2021
50 points

I recently found this group. I'm glad to be here :)

I recently found this group. I'm glad to be here :) I'd like to share a little part of my journey and why I am glad to be here. I'll try to keep things short... I was a very severe stutterer growing ...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
7 points

I am sorry for that. Are there some good speech therapies in your country? That is the way out of the misery. The second option would be to change a view on life (which may be hard). When I was think...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
1 points

If it is only mild, and not seriously effecting your life. Honestly the best thing to do, is just get on with it and hope it passes. Try not to dwell on it. That might sound harsh, but unfortunately...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
2 points

I've already ran out of options in Europe. Tried all that's available and am now tired after 20 years of failure....

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
2 points

Keep searching until you find a method that works for you. I've tried at least 25-30 different ones before I finally had one that suits me....

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
3 points

Tell me more about your confident speaking please. I couldnt do it and I cant do it. I feel cringe and I think other people too. But maybe I am biased. I literally hate talking and small talk. &#...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
5 points

I had a very severe stuttering and had those dark thoughts sometimes (like I should make myself mute somehow and not talk anymore), fortunately I'm pretty fluent now, I'm on the side of improving thin...

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commentr/StutterJun 9, 2021
1 points

Yes, in your case I would definitely go for a speech therapist. I'm happy I went for it that a good therapist will give you techniques to use BUT they will also remind you that they don't hold a cure ...

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