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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
9 points

I had the same worries and struggles as you have, when I was a teen. What got me though was focusing on my goals and dreams. This helped me to manifest a lot of what I dreamt of having/doing. Now I’...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
4 points

It's good you are seeking therapy. Maybe medication would also ease your anxiety issues. Just remember the rules for being a student - exercise, diet, studying, and sleep. Pretty much in that order. Y...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterOct 27, 2025
12 points

I wish stuttering was my biggest problem again.

I wish stuttering was my biggest problem again. I remember being 10 years old, crying a lot because I didn't speak like the rest. I wouldn't want to attend classes nor open my mouth lots of times. Spe...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
postr/StutterOct 27, 2025
23 points

Relationships

Relationships My girlfriend broke up with me the other day and one of the things she said is her family said “he’s a nice guy but we don’t think he’s the one for you”. It’s a backhanded insult in my ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
2 points

Telling them that we stutter is better than becoming more anxious about next conversations for hiding it! Always helps....

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2025
3 points

Uh, its gotten worse in the last couple of years. Idk why. I block a lot. Its an everyday thing. Trying to learn to not care. But Especially when asked my name i just stand there looking like in hav...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterOct 26, 2025
2 points

Speech therapy video

Speech therapy video Hi, I'm an high school student and I really need to stop my stuttering because, embarrassment is killing me, I don't want to stutter in front of strangers and I don't want people ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
3 points

For reference, blocks are actually a more advanced (worse) form of stuttering as they come from trying to fight your way through the repetition due to fear of people hearing it. Learning this goes a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
2 points

Yeah man - it’s rough and accepting it takes effort. Try to take a couple deep breaths before answering next time. It won’t make you not stutter but it might calm your fight or flight response a bit. ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
32 points

It's better than not saying it. Continue to face your fears and give yourself the permission to feel bad feelings. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
4 points

They may seem like they don’t care but if they’re anything like me, they probably do care and have gotten good at hiding it. Every time I speak I’m thinking about how I might screw up the next word an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
5 points

I can usually give rehearsed and practiced speeches pretty well and cover my stutter with long pauses that appear like effect. A back and forth about a new topic or with someone new is more difficult ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringPreparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
1 points

Per professionals in the field who also stutter, the DSM, and many who have done hard work and made progress, it’s often both. I’ve spoken to a lot of people who initially say “I stutter (have hard ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
2 points

At work, when I’m walking around, I can’t immediately respond when someone says “how are you?” Or “good morning” it’s take me about 3 seconds to be able to respond with something. They probably think ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2025
1 points

किसको हॉपर की जुरत है तो नंबर_ 8708786092 watshapp sms ya call करै 😊 मैडम के साथ मार्केट जाना बच्चों को स्कूल पहुचना बच्चों को स्कूल से घर लाना बाजार से सब्जी लाना ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
2 points

I can't even say 'hello' after picking up an unknown strangers call I just go blank and wait the other person to speak 😭😭😭...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
1 points

Why is it so shameful for something to “be in your head”? As society, we’ve made a lot of progress towards acceptance of mental health struggles, so let’s try to have some of that here. All the acad...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 25, 2025
10 points

Helping each other

Helping each other Hello, I had an idea that will be helpful to every person Who stutter and I thought about it many years ago. I always thought that doing sometimes a call with other people Who also ...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2025
1 points

I contacted them recently and waited a long time for a reply, only to receive an email of just three sentences. In my message, I had asked if there was someone who could help me learn Dutch — even as ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterOct 25, 2025
110 points

Wish more restaurants would install self service kiosks like these.

Wish more restaurants would install self service kiosks like these. Saw this today at my local shopping center. McDonalds, KFC and some bubble tea places already have them, but this is the first Greek...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment