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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
3 points

Again, if this coach was professional he would use a far more neutral question on “What do you expect to gain from this?” NOT “Why do you even want to stutter?” As if it’s such a bad thing when people...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
3 points

Again, you yet again are twisting my words. He helped you, great, but did I or others ask for his help? Did I tell him to tell me I’m the problem? You can’t say “Nothing wrong with stuttering” but the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
-3 points

I apologize. I in no way meant to imply anyone wasn't working hard enough towards their fluency. Truth is, some of us don't work towards it. Or haven't done so yet. I did the same speech therapy prog...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & AngerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
9 points

This is the same argument as “Anyone can pull themselves out of poverty, they just need to work harder.” I’m glad you found fluency. You suck though if you think some of us who still stutter just don...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & AngerIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
5 points

My three cents: Everyone's stutter in unique. What works for me might not work for you. People imposing their experiences on someone else is not helpful. I know lots of PWS who have traveled a very d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJun 8, 2021
4 points

To people who have controlled/eliminated their stutter: what was the biggest mental roadblock between you and fluency?

To people who have controlled/eliminated their stutter: what was the biggest mental roadblock between you and fluency? ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
2 points

wow it worked! i just stopped and now im not stuttering anymore! wowie...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
-1 points

You use the word “force.” Can you please define force? A little aggressive no? In full transparency, his messages slid through my dms and I’m so glad it did. Time after time I went to slps with no ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
2 points

Many times, being an SLP doesn't really mean anything in practice, e.g. I went to the one of the best SLPs in my country as a teen (she coached professionals and media personalities, wrote numerous pu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
4 points

Of course I’m going to be angry when so-called coaches force their help onto people who never asked for it slithering into their inboxes as if we’re objects that need “fixing” and financially exploits...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
5 points

Stop using my post to twist my words when I clearly stated that if you want to fix your speech, go for it, your speech is your speech, but nobody should force their help onto people who never asked fo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
5 points

I think we all have that feeling in us, i remember when i was on exam(i didn't nervous tho) and then i needed to ask for another paper for my esse, and i kew that i just couldn't say, that was so stup...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
4 points

Family works in investment banking, brother has a stammer. Try not to focus on it. The less you give a shit about your stammer, the less your clients will. Your job will be connect the right people t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
4 points

You haven’t read my post properly. This guy is financially exploiting and taking advantage of stutterers and being over confident that he has some sort of “cure” and one “magical” method that can “fix...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJun 7, 2021
37 points

Anyone else hate the feeling of knowing you are going to stutter

Anyone else hate the feeling of knowing you are going to stutter I have a interview sort of thing online plus training for a big opportunity but I also have to talk a little bit for it. Issue is I alr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 7, 2021
3 points

It's all downhill

It's all downhill I hate people always downplaying my stuttering. Treating it like some common illness that will pass with time. It only gets worse really. A stutter affects your whole life, especiall...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
2 points

I stuttered on my last name. 2 things that helped. 1. Softly sing it. Practice just thinking this. Allow your voice to naturally rise up and down. Record yourself. You will notice what you think of a...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 7, 2021
4 points

Sometimes when I have like major blockages, I openly say "this word is hard for me to say, if you could be a lil patient," or I visualize the actual sound coming out of my lips and smooth the sound it...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
postr/StutterJun 7, 2021
19 points

2 very common ways to "work on your speech" that never helped me.

2 very common ways to "work on your speech" that never helped me. Having been a severe on and off stutterer, you better believe I tried everything in the book to gain fluency. I'm going to breakdown...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
postr/StutterJun 7, 2021
6 points

I need advice

I need advice Hi everyone. I am 21 years old from Turkey. I am studying Japanese in university. It's been 3 years and i still can't speak Japanese smoothly. I mean I can do other things well. I think...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more