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commentr/StutterAug 8, 2021
3 points

Yea I totally agree, its almost like anything that’s kinda scripted always makes it worse. I always think that I would be an awful actor! I would love to know what people think/feel when we stutter...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Propositionality & WeightPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2021
7 points

I feel like whenever I know what I am going to say it’s far worse. It’s ironic because people ignorant of what causes stuttering always think it would help if we rehearsed first....

Causes & Variability
Propositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2021
0 points

I have the same issue, I still stutter during regular speech but it gets drastically worse if I know what I am going to say compared to if it’s improvised. If I explain anything I am knowledgeable abo...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Propositionality & WeightNeurological & BrainFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2021
3 points

It saved me a few times where I wanted to speak but what I would have said would be stupid. It taught me to have more empathy It taught me that there are many reasons for why something might be the ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionValidation & EmpathyPropositionality & Weight
postr/StutterJul 27, 2021
14 points

Sorry for the long post guys! Talking about my stutter

Sorry for the long post guys! Talking about my stutter I'm 23 , currently a 4th year medical student. I am a stutterer since I could remember. But I didn't believe few years back that I actually stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterJul 16, 2021
8 points

🤔 Is it possible to stutter and have true self expression at the same time? (My experience)

🤔 Is it possible to stutter and have true self expression at the same time? (My experience) 🤔 Is it possible to stutter and have true self expression at the same time? That's a difficult question t...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2021
4 points

Thanks. Your story is quite inspirational! I like your analogy, as I’ve learned from other “cured” stutter that the secret is to “forget”. My case is a bit weird though. I use a slower-than-average r...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesPropositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2021
1 points

Self presentations are one of my most dislike things. But sometimes when I talking about something intereseting, the stuttering is less difficult. But I afraid so much about possible confrontation wit...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Propositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAudience Scale & Group Size
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2021
16 points

The fact that you were willing to present to a whole class and not just completely avoid it should be an achievement in itself that you went for it and to me, even though you stuttered, I think your t...

Community & SupportAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Validation & EmpathyAvoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight+1 more
postr/StutterJun 29, 2021
44 points

I had my worst stuttering experience today

I had my worst stuttering experience today Today I had to present my thesis work in front of my teachers and whole class for my masters degree. I was 70% confident that I will do good because I have b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2021
1 points

Congrats on the progress, really happy for you! But seriously pausing is amazing for stuttering, it also allows you more time to think thoroughly what you want to say before saying it....

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2021
1 points

That the tone, force, and volume of my words doesn’t necessarily come out how I mean them. I’m just trying to get words out. I don’t always have control over how they sound. I might sound angry, force...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Physical TensionPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2021
1 points

Definitely agree with you there. But it’s hard to speak spontaneously in a group setting when you naturally are thinking about what to say next during a group convo....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Overthinking & MonitoringPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2021
2 points

This makes perfect sense. I am almost 100% fluent when giving a talk, handling interviews, presenting… but it can be way harder to have “normal” conversation...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Propositionality & WeightSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2021
2 points

It sounds so annoying to say but as someone here has said, just do it! You will always face bad days but if you want the chance to have some really really good days then you need to decide today to go...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation+2 more
postr/StutterJun 15, 2021
6 points

When I am alone I have no Stutter

When I am alone I have no Stutter Hello guys! I wanted to share my story so maybe you will find yourself in this situations too… English is not my first language but I do speak english most of the ti...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2021
1 points

Thanks for the reply! I've noticed a general decrease in stuttering when I try this, but this also results in a lot of my responses becoming deadends. Sort of like a "why did I start talking? What is...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2021
2 points

Hello there. Per Alm wrote to me that nootropics have little effect. He said there wasn't enough evidence. It's about blood flow. I've used it before but it made me dizzy. It had no effect....

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Harmful Med OutcomesPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
2 points

Yes. Presentations for example are the worst. When it would take a normal person a short amount of time to put something together and do a bit of improvisation, I’ve always got to rehearse, make sure ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalPropositionality & WeightSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2021
12 points

But what makes a story or a joke great is not just the content of what you're saying, but HOW you're saying it as well. If you start stuttering in the middle of a joke, it kind of stops being funny......

Causes & Variability
Propositionality & Weight