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commentr/StutterAug 15, 2020
2 points

Sending you hugs! I know how hard this can be... But it's nothing for us to feel ashamed about, we did not do anything wrong or anything on purpose.. Anxiety truly truly sucks! It can make you freeze ...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 14, 2020
5 points

Today I got some waffles and I started to severely stutter when talking to the waffle lady

Today I got some waffles and I started to severely stutter when talking to the waffle lady So Im currently in this apartment which is over a waffle and icevream place- so me and my sister get some waf...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2020
4 points

In my case I realised my stuttering is heavily dependent on my anxiety levels. So I always try to keep my calm and speak slowly and patiently. It works for me. Try to meditate and calm yourself. Also ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2020
1 points

Hey. I'm in the same boat as you, also 16 with a stutter I have had my whole life. My family aren't really bothered about it, especially as I rarely stutter around them. Though, some of my close frie...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Friendships & BelongingAnxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2020
1 points

Sorry you’re having to deal with this...There are few things worse than required, timed speeches assigned in school. Just know, you’ll get through it...Was in same position not too long ago before I f...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2020
4 points

>Speaking only for my case and myself, stuttering was just a manifestation of a bigger problem. That's interesting. I feel the same way. I first stuttered when I was in my teens and It manifested...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalAuthenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
1 points

Okay, so my commentt might be controversial but it's just my honest opinion. I kind of agree with the advisor. The advisor did not say that YOU CAN'T DO IT as many commenters below have assumed. The ...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
1 points

Corporate desk jockey here. Not accountant, but at some level we're all the same. I can't really tell what your question is. If it's about judgement, yeah, everyone judges everyone. Stutter or not. ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
1 points

Well, I stutter, so things people take for granted, like saying your own name, is a struggle in it self. Then there are all the new people. Introducing in front of the whole class of probably 30 peopl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnticipating StutteringPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
4 points

I remember this exact same feeling. I am in college now, but I will never forget the time right before my first day of high school. I will not try to convince you not to be stressed because believe me...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & BelongingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
1 points

Stressed about what? Just know that there are many other freshmen feeling them same way. Be sure two make at least a few friends the first day...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
2 points

same! I still stutter all the time, but being anxious makes it worse. I am just anxious all the time lol...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
2 points

I started an ssri for anxiety recently, since my stutter gets way worse when I am anxious I am hopeful it will help!...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
2 points

Talking to strangers seems a good idea. But...if I start stuttering in English, that would be a nightmare. That's what I think for now. But, I'm sure I'll be more confident in the future! Thank you so...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2020
8 points

I went to different speech therapists at different stages in my life. They did have a lot of techniques that helped me with my stutter like breathing through the nose and speaking on the exhale also t...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
1 points

Then push yourself out of your comfort zone. I’m quite an introvert so almost everything is out of my comfort zone. Find what makes you stutter and face it head on. The next time you face it, it will ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
3 points

Hi, Sorry to hear that man. Have you tried going to speech therapy? If not I would recommend looking into a consultation. Im not an expert so I can't diagnose as everyone's speech impediment is diffe...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyFluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
1 points

I have a mild stutter( to be honest dont even know what that means) but the thing is I have small blocks and that's the thing that really demotivates me, I always keep putting off the fact that I need...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 12, 2020
10 points

Hate blocks has any managed to beat them

Hate blocks has any managed to beat them I fucking hate blocks, want to ask a stranger for something, the anxiety creeps in , you prepare what you want to say and then boom you block I absolutely hat...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Frustration & AngerHelplessness & AgencyAnticipating Stuttering+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2020
1 points

I can relate with you completely. I have had it as a kid. I am 24 years old now and same story, always had such a difficult time making friends and was super quiet around people even though I would ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Friendships & BelongingAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation