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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2020
1 points

You've perfectly described my stutter, or as you mentioned, more of a block. What I've learnt, is that if I'm talking about something I'm super passionate about. I rarely block, and that's because I...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2020
5 points

Yes. I know you’ve been told this but you need to slow down and take your time. An analogy to use is Barrack Obama doing public speeches. Whether you align with him politically or not, he has a very...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2020
3 points

i am a college professor with a mild stutter. i have stuttered for as long as i can remember and it has always been a source of shame for me. i never sought professional help for my stutter, which i r...

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commentr/StutterJun 6, 2020
4 points

It's been a journey for me. I'm 34 now and yeah, I still have the days that suck. I worked out that tiredness and ill-preparation is the biggest factor to me having bad days of not being able to spe...

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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2020
1 points

I would suggest finding some distractions first before going to the interview. You can either go to a Grocery Store or ATM. And do the breathing exercises. You can try the following exercise half an h...

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2020
9 points

Congratulations! Once I embraced my stutter and stopped fighting it, a huge weight had lifted and I felt such freedom. My daily routine consists of: (1) Mindful meditation- 10 mins (2) Read out lou...

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2020
2 points

Listen to a seasoned stutterer who bombed many a job interview. In this new normal of Zoom and Skype calls/meetings/interviews, I always disclose my stutter. It shows strength, courage and resili...

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2020
1 points

Thank you! But there's still a long way to go, getting a job is one thing and surviving the competition and giving daily presentations is something else. One thing I always make sure during an interv...

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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2020
2 points

>"5 Second Rule" by Mel Robbins Ill try that book. I am 41 and work as a school psychologist, but instead of getting easier each meeting over the years just gets harder for me. Started as cover pe...

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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2020
1 points

Same happened to me. I was not able to say "ambulatory" (I work in the medical field as a national trainer). I practiced saying that work over and over again for 2 hours straight for a week. When i...

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commentr/StutterMay 22, 2020
6 points

Yes this happens to me too sometimes, especially under situatuons where I have to answer questions under a pressure situation and many people are present (presentations etc). I think it's because ...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2020
2 points

It was just funny and corny stuff like ordering a pizza, asking about movie times, calling for restaurant reservations. The more absurd the better because the mind remembers these times and when it'...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2020
2 points

I am definitely ready to practice. What did you normally talk about, was it just random conversations in your head?...

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commentr/StutterMay 14, 2020
5 points

I make at least 5 calls a week to random stores and ask stupid questions just to practice. Target, Best Buy, etc. do you have ____? What are your hours? Etc. it’s been helpful to have practice over th...

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commentr/StutterMay 14, 2020
2 points

My 2 cents: I purchased a regular office phone ☎️ from Ebay and I practiced every day for months receiving phone calls and making phone calls. I used my acting/theater background to make believe it ...

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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2020
2 points

Since my stutter revolves around my anxiety, I take some measures to be as calm as possible in situations as presentations. What I do is: • Avoid caffeine for a couple of days before • Have a restfu...

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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2020
2 points

Don’t mention it! Glad to help! Thank you, You as well! And also think about what you are going to say as well while doing it...

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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2020
1 points

Practice as many times as you can until you are confident. Do they know you stutter?...

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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2020
2 points

Try this; before saying your name or your school’s name, say “my name is...” and “my school or the school that I go to is” by doing this you will add more rhythm to your speech and what you wanna say ...

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commentr/StutterMay 11, 2020
1 points

Thank you so much I will try to start this week thinking of ideas on how to start off 🙏🏼...

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