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postr/StutterDec 16, 2020
5 points

I keep getting rejected, interview after interview

I keep getting rejected, interview after interview Short rant: It's so frustrating because almost every application I have submitted in the past month has lead to an interview. Then after I stumble m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
postr/StutterDec 16, 2020
29 points

Stuttering sucks

Stuttering sucks Im from Greece and you all know that the greek language is kinda hard to learn. Well I have been stuttering for the last 4 years and I cant speak because of that. I was doing online ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
1 points

Well, that's what I wanted to hear more about. The worry is that you're merely _assuming_ these things, where instead other things are actually happening. That wouldn't be good, because it would mean ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

It's totally normal. But do not over think . Do what you can and don't worry since you've done your part. I'm a student in high school and I imagine situations like that and I often prepare myself for...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

1/ I stutter on the first letters if they are the ones that are difficult for me and sometimes on the whole word if I was more anxious and not feeling in control. 2/ Vowels: A O E Consonants...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
postr/StutterDec 15, 2020
20 points

:(

:( last wednesday i had an oral test and nearly had a panic attack,, and as i was really stressed, it was even more hard to talk like i was stuttering so much, nearly on every words honestly, i dont t...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
2 points

1.I often stutter on multiple syllables words. Single syllables I can say fluently. When I was younger I had a hard time pronouncing S starting words but nowadays I have no issue. 2. Like I said it u...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

Don’t beat yourself up! Take it as a challenge and learning experience. Sure you didn’t ace it but maybe you’ll have a no fucks given attitude for your next one. I find when I don’t care if I stutter ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

Hi, Doctor. I'm almost speechless after reading your life story. What a journey! Congratulations to you and your lovely parents!! 😭😭😭😭. May God bless you with a very long career of success and ha...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Advice RequestsAnxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterDec 15, 2020
26 points

Saying my NAME

Saying my NAME Ok. This is my number 1 struggle, I would happily take the rest of my stutter for the rest of my life no problem if I could say my name fluently. I know this is a pretty common problem ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
postr/StutterDec 15, 2020
16 points

Do you know what’s the worst part about stuttering mid conversation?

Do you know what’s the worst part about stuttering mid conversation? People that keep looking at you faking it as if they didn’t notice the stutter and act as if nothing happened, and end conversation...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentGenetic & Family Factors+3 more
postr/StutterDec 15, 2020
10 points

How to stop stuttering and reduce social anxiety. Sharing some tips that helped me.

How to stop stuttering and reduce social anxiety. Sharing some tips that helped me. ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 15, 2020
20 points

I tried to hide it my whole life, I'm still trying.

I tried to hide it my whole life, I'm still trying. Ever since I was a little kid, stuttering was and still is my number 1 issue, I am not sure whether it's congenital, but what I'm sure of, I'll be m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
2 points

I don't know if I have a "high powered" job. But I've been a computer engineer for 25 years and am close to the top of my field. I'm in meetings sometimes 5-6 hours/day, frequently with our CTO or CFO...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
1 points

I had the exact same fear. I intentionally chose a very large college. Why? Because the notion of being in a small class where I was expected to interact terrified me. I wanted to go somewhere that I ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
1 points

I’m exactly the same since lockdowns and Covid mine is a lot worse it’s gone from bad to real bad in a matter of months! I just prefer to not talk and hope it passes but I don’t think it will 🙄...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
2 points

Thank you for this perspective. It's been a really tough internal struggle for me. I've known people who have had relationships end indirectly because of stuttering and I'm hoping that's not going to ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
1 points

yeah, it would fix my self esteem, i wouldn't have to worry about the way people look at me weird (as much) bruh it would be like a super power to me, if God would say merry Christmas, YOU CAN TALLL...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2020
20 points

I'm one of the people that voted "would stay the same" And I have to say its not because I've had it easier, its because of how I view my stutter now. Your perspective of your stutter is 100% up to ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
postr/StutterDec 14, 2020
3 points

Stuttering in a relationship

Stuttering in a relationship I was married for 22 years, and post divorce have now been in a serious relationship for about 3 years. Like many, for me fluency comes and goes and, for the last few yea...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance