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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
3 points

Sad to say, but I would keep quiet about it unless you think it's likely you'll stutter anyway during the interview. Discrimination is, unfortunately, still a real thing. Edit: idk where you live, bu...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

yeah that was the lowest point of my life. I was even considering harming myself. Glad i didnt. I get that answering part. I went the full 4 years of uni without talking to teachers or answering any q...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

I do security. While I do have to work with people sometimes, most of the time I’m away from people. The only I’ll end up talking to people is on the phone. But yeah, I get that. My supervisor used to...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
2 points

Thats interesting. But it makes sense. This could be due to you not attaching your self worth what you read outloud. But when you are talking, these are your words, so automatically gives the abilit...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

I’m in a vocational school, I’m ending a last year. When I was a young kid, I used to go to the speech therapist, then for some therapies but none helped. I practiced at home, but I read fluent to m...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
2 points

That makes perfect, coherent sense. I believe that is true for myself. One only has control over their reactions and emotions, truly, it’s the only control you have in life. We still don’t understand ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
2 points

Hahah yes I did it just I almost said the name at the beginning but after the teacher saw that I was having a hard time he just told me he was fine and he treated me very well, and the other students ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

What job do you have? My stutter has stopped me from getting different jobs a lot! I wish I didn’t care and didn’t let it stop me but strangers really don’t understand stuttering..at past jobs I’ve ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

Everyone has their own Achilles’ heel, find yours, and then analyze it. Does it really make logical sense that it interferes with almost every aspect of your life? I guarantee the person who’s hardest...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

What field are u studying in rn? I can 100% relate to this. I just graduated. Skipped alot of presentations through out my degree and almost failed in a course once but got a c- at the end. Graduated...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
2 points

100% emotionally charged words like stutter can cause the most trouble because of the tension that would carries with it. Crazy how connected the body and mind are. 🤯...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
3 points

Not OP but also a stutterer who just started medical school in the UK. I would say that it just depends on you individually and how your stutter is and when it becomes prominent. For me, my sutter inc...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
4 points

I’m applying to med school now and am worried about my stutter in interviews. How’d those go for you?...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
2 points

Non stutterer here, just saying take your time. Theres no rush. We the people dont want to murder you if you have a block or anything, and if the people you are presenting to know you it will be even ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

Yes! This always helped me, they would always offer if I'd like to do it as a one on one instead of in front of the whole class. My public speaking is horrific and always has been so I always took the...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
2 points

Gotchu. Definitely makes sense why you would be more scared. You're facing 99% of people who stutter fears. So you're actually just not talking in it now?...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
2 points

100%! In my experience, being open and honest about my stutter has resulted in getting really strong grades during presentations. Although it may be “uncomfortable” to listen to and I may take longer ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
3 points

Yes, for sure. If you tell her, she'll know that it's not your fault. It might also make things less stressful for you. Best of luck....

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
3 points

it's not that i'm afraid, sometimes I just can never even get the word out I have strong self-confidence but it is useless is like to go to the water to swim with your hands tied and your feet tied, s...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesHelplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
0 points

If you stutter on the phone to both of them, I think it’s unfair to say she is the “cause” of it. Possibly your mom makes you feel anxious and it fuels your stutter?...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment