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postr/StutterSep 25, 2024
186 points

Called out a guy who laughed at me today.

Called out a guy who laughed at me today. Felt pretty powerful for this one. I work at a rock climbing course at a university, and my marketing manager brought the student board people to do a promo ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & BullyingFeared Words & Names+1 more
postr/StutterSep 24, 2024
7 points

I think my best friend secretly judges me for my impediment

I think my best friend secretly judges me for my impediment When I stutter, it only really comes out when I’m nervous and or around the group of people. A few days ago, my best friend invited me and s...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterSep 24, 2024
5 points

Developing a stutter at 32

Developing a stutter at 32 I've never had any issues with speech or stuttering. I've spent half my life working in customer facing roles including sales and complaints and never struggled. Over the pa...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesOverthinking & MonitoringFeared Words & Names+1 more
postr/StutterSep 24, 2024
22 points

How do you you guys getting laid?

How do you you guys getting laid? I'm 25M 6ft decent looking and never got a chance yet, I'm very full of desires which I have to just fap it off. I've moderate to severe stutter and won't lie got r...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceStigma & BullyingShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterSep 24, 2024
1 points

I am selling my car and will have to answer calls.

I am selling my car and will have to answer calls. I am 22, male. I have severe generalized social phobia and a stutter. Talking on the phone, ordering or answering questions at the counter are my ni...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of LifeFeared Words & Names+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
2 points

First off, you want to say you have a stutter to the recruiter, it'll ease your mind. If your can break down your name in syllables, try saying it that way, like " Ste - vie ", will sound weird but it...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
2 points

When out at a pub or club all I drank for years was Heineken because for some stupid reason I could say it just fine. I dislike Heineken very much....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
postr/StutterSep 23, 2024
1 points

Career Fairs

Career Fairs As a person who has a stutter, I struggle with branding myself and asking questions during job fairs. During my post graduate now I have a co-op term so it is crucial for me to do that. D...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
14 points

If you're completely fluent when speaking alone, that means your stuttering is not entirely physiological. If someone has true stuttering, they will not be able to speak completely fluently even when ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
1 points

Hahahaha. Does Siri understand the command even when you stutter? It's been fine with me tbf....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
1 points

I've actually just started using Siri and just give little commands like "log my meds" or "pick up the call" "next song" when I'm in the shower. Last 2 are a god send honestly....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2024
2 points

Yeah 'talking' to Alexa was a bitch. My wife (then girlfriend) got me an Alexa and used to play music on it and asking Alexa to switch/play/stop songs was a nightmare. I would go A-A-A-Alexa play Demo...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterSep 22, 2024
1 points

Need your suggestions

Need your suggestions As someone who stutters, I've often found the "Introduce yourself" question particularly difficult, especially in interviews. For me, pronouncing words that start with 'S' is a ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
0 points

Yesterday I couldn’t say Bangers and Mash. It’s such a simple thing to say..but those darn words wouldn’t come out of my mouth....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
1 points

For a time my mum's house lights were fully and only controlled by her Alexa. I could not, for the life of me, operate the lights. So she'd find me just chillin' in the dark in the mornings, and get...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2024
1 points

Hi, Can you be more specific: if you are completely alone do you stutter when you say 'Siri' or only if there are other people present? And what would happen if you said something like "splendid" w...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterSep 22, 2024
17 points

Stuttering in front of Siri

Stuttering in front of Siri Sometimes I have words where they don’t even come out of mouth (and it’s the start of the sentence) It happens a lot with words starting ‘s’ but if I try to jump to the wor...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterSep 22, 2024
13 points

I have severe blocks need some help

I have severe blocks need some help I don't stutter much and am a student. Whenever anyone asks something I panic and get blocked. I can't say present in attendance or my name. I hate school bcoz now ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2024
1 points

Nightmare is when I go in for an appointment and they’re quickly like “APPOINTMENT?!” Yes.. “NAME?!?!” Like wtf chill 😭😭😭...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
postr/StutterSep 21, 2024
2 points

Why do I only stutter when saying nouns or phrases

Why do I only stutter when saying nouns or phrases For example, “would you like ketchup”. I will always have a speech block when attempting to say “ketchup”. It’s so frustrating because I can’t change...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesEmployment & Career