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postr/StutterAug 23, 2020
6 points

Does anybody have a telephone job?

Does anybody have a telephone job? I was wondering if anyone here has a job where they have to regularly speak on the phone? I’m currently trying to get out of my retail job into something more caree...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Advice RequestsAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2020
3 points

I'm sorry to hear your stuttering affects you like this. If you can. I'd try speech therapy if it's available in your country. I've been stuttering since I was 4 yrs old so I can only imagine who it m...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Seeking TherapyAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterAug 22, 2020
13 points

I want to show my potential but stuttering kills me

I want to show my potential but stuttering kills me Hi! I didn't have a stuttering until i turned 16. This thing came up with bullying at highschool and my doctor's said "you have social phobia.". I'm...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & Weight+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
1 points

I think as girls, we know how to fake it better and laugh it off with a flick of our hair. Also, when I stutter infront of other girls its usually not even a big deal, but guys can be viscious and I c...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightDating & Romance
postr/StutterAug 21, 2020
47 points

Had a pretty good Zoom presentation

Had a pretty good Zoom presentation but I feel like I got hit by a truck, I’m completely wiped out. Did some stretching and deep breathing before the call, was well-prepared, tried to talk slowly, s...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
1 points

Ah - I guess "fear of looking a bit odd when speaking" falls into that whole stressful territory that comes with stuttering. A mask might help with that, but I suppose in the long run it'd be better t...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2020
2 points

In my experience, my stuttering gets worse the more nervous I am. The more I think about my inability to speak naturally are also the times when I experience it the most. It's possible you are having ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterAug 21, 2020
5 points

back to school

back to school hi ​ so,, i have to go back to school in 10 days. i'll be in a new school, with new classmates and i know nobody. im scared honestly because in my previous school, my clas...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterAug 21, 2020
6 points

CBD oil

CBD oil have any of you tried cbd oil for your stutter? i’m curious if it would help relax me at all! most of my stuttering comes from being anxious all the time....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterAug 21, 2020
1 points

My heart was literally running a marathon while giving my interview presentation, almost stuttered saying my own fucking name

My heart was literally running a marathon while giving my interview presentation, almost stuttered saying my own fucking name [deleted]...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
postr/StutterAug 20, 2020
18 points

When will there be a cure for stuttering?

When will there be a cure for stuttering? I'm 14 and this mental disease has ruined my life. my classmates like to treat me like I'm retarded. and every single Girl I've asked out in school always rej...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2020
3 points

You're 100% right that it's my reaction to my Stutter that put me in this situation. I am going to see my doctor this week and talk to him about what I'm going through and what I can do to get help. T...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2020
2 points

Thank you for the support I really do. Yes my social anxiety comes 100% from my Stuttering and I know this because of 2 reasons. When I was first starting to Stutter at around 8 years old, I would Stu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2020
2 points

Thank you for the support! I also agree that COVID has had a 2x worse impact on my Stuttering. Add in the mask and pretty much everyone replies with "What?" It's a nightmare....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2020
2 points

It sounds like you need psychotherapy. Speech therapy may not have worked, but I don't see the your speech as being the problem here--it's your reaction to your speech that is holding you back. I'm a...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 20, 2020
6 points

i found a way to get out of speaking in my zoom class

i found a way to get out of speaking in my zoom class in my algebra class, our teacher calls on us randomly to read and answer questions (worst thing ever), so i disabled my internal microphone on my ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2020
2 points

First and foremost, you are not alone in this. This entire sub is filled with others who are in or have been in similar situations in their lives. It seems to me that you are saying your stutter has l...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2020
2 points

It sucks man.. vowels. My name starts with an A. I first realized I had a stutter during the summer going into senior year of high school when I was asked my name and I couldn't get it out. Still my w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 19, 2020
3 points

Here's my story of stuttering. Why is it so weird?

Here's my story of stuttering. Why is it so weird? I started stuttering when I was a kid, but it wasn't even bad. I just fumbled on some words, probably difficult words, mainly hard K-sounds. First, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesExperiential Association+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2020
1 points

You're putting way too much pressure on yourself to be perfect. I know the loop you can enter with your mind but how painful that can be. How has it been after you posted this?...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency