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commentr/StutterSep 22, 2020
1 points

I have/had a stutter too. Unfortunately it will never become socially accepted I would say. Mainly becuase it is quite annoying to listen to someone that can't get the words out. I find it terribly a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2020
11 points

Literally, I feel this.I feel like the avoidance of speaking in my formative years, shaped who I became as a person. It hindered my ability to develope real social skills that most people develope by ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
postr/StutterSep 22, 2020
3 points

Any help?

Any help? Alright. I’m 18 years old. I’ve been stuttering since I was about 4 or 5. It slowly went away when I was about 13. Then around when I turned 16, it got really bad again. Sometimes I can’t ev...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2020
1 points

I can relate to what you are gong through. I suggest taking Thiamine (B-1) and Magnesium before you go see them and no coffee. Also when you meet his Cousin just image him a old friend someone u are c...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityEnergy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques+1 more
postr/StutterSep 21, 2020
4 points

Meeting significant other's family members

Meeting significant other's family members Hello everyone. I've (22F) been dating this guy (22M) for almost 3 months now. I have a moderate stutter but he doesn't know that i have a stutter yet becaus...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 21, 2020
4 points

Anxiety

Anxiety Before you talk to someone do yall get that like deep anxiety and then that just causes you to stutter more? If so are there any tips for just reducing that anxiety and increasing confidence. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2020
1 points

Well then just think of it as telling a story to your friends. Its just, the number of your friends has drastically increased all of a sudden. I have a friend with social anxiexy, she said this helps ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2020
2 points

Yeah they probably don't care but it's really hard to not give a fuck at highschool, especially when you see everyone looking at you. I try everytime tho...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2020
3 points

I have a stutter, and I recently graduate Magna Cum Laude from the UW Business school. I gave multiple presentations, including many hour and two-hour presentations, and I found that I felt much less ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterSep 20, 2020
22 points

My Limitations

My Limitations I have often been described as someone rather mysterious. Curious, observant, hard to figure out, etc. But the truth is, I have hidden myself from others out of shame and disconnection ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentTrauma & PsychologicalShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2020
2 points

100% relaxing the mind helps with a stutter Try doing shadow work meditation to face your stutter fears...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2020
11 points

If they know that you stutter, they will expect you to do so. As a non stutterer, most people are not assholes. Keep calm, and keep it in your mind that we will not kill you if you stutter. Or mess up...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalAdvice RequestsAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 20, 2020
16 points

Presentation

Presentation I have to do a presentation about post war Britain tomorrow and I'm already quite nervous. My stutter gets 10 times worse when I'm nervous and I hate it. Does anyone have any tips for pre...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2020
2 points

Definitely. Even when I attempt a joke, people often completely miss the humour and think I'm being serious, which often leads to awkwardness....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2020
1 points

Stuttering is known to get worse if you are tired or stressed or anxious so maybe that is why? If you do not normally stutter I wouldn't worry too much about it you're probably like me a covert stutte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2020
1 points

I get you I'm experiencing the exact same things. Everyone my age is having a part time job at stores and stuff while I will like never do that because the fear of talking to strangers. Try to stay st...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2020
12 points

I find myself often just reacting to what others say when I'm in conversations, because whenever I try to share an interesting anecdote or express my thoughts, I suddenly can't seem to get words out l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2020
3 points

I'm glad you have friends and a mother who support you, that's one of the best things we as humans could ask for. Hopefully you'll eventually get through your anxiety, it really sucks... Wish you a gr...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2020
7 points

That last sentence “fluent people don’t understand” is one I preach daily. People think I stray away from conversations or think I’m heavily introverted when in reality it takes so much conscious awar...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Propositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterSep 18, 2020
4 points

What do you do to prepare for an interview? Doesn’t have to be fluency related.

What do you do to prepare for an interview? Doesn’t have to be fluency related. Hello all! I am in the process of interviewing for 2 positions on Monday and am planning for success. I made a list of ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career