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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
4 points

Out of curiosity, what’s your native language? I think it’s probably more common with some languages than others, just because of sounds and how words are constructed. I barely stuttered when I was le...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringSituational Variability+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
8 points

Honestly well never quite be able to speak normal, my tip i usually use is to talk while exhaling usually when i do it this trick it helps a lot just make sure to relax before you do i and find some p...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
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postr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
27 points

How tf do i speak normally

How tf do i speak normally Sometimes when i speak, lets say im reading a text, i can speak just fine, but if i start speaking while knowing what to say, but not reading out loud, i just fumble on word...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesLoss of Control
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
5 points

I am a dev too and this is literally my experience. I went through series of interviews where the interviewer told me they couldn’t understand me. It was difficult but overtime I learnt to speak a bit...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
2 points

I moved abroad and 'restarted' my speaking. Stuttering came back when I moved back home. Can somebody relate?

I moved abroad and 'restarted' my speaking. Stuttering came back when I moved back home. Can somebody relate? **first of all I'm not ashamed of my stuttering and I know I can have a happy life even If...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
13 points

The best thing you can do is to treat this as a learning experience, sort of like a stepping stone where you're building and improving your speech based on good and bad experiences. Here are the thin...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPreparation & Rehearsal+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
2 points

I've actually had quite a but of luck with "Hey, my name is \_\_\_" when introducing myself too! It usually works when I have to introduce myself to a large group, for whatever reason I find it more d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
1 points

Loll 😭 that’s what I do all the time before I go to work it does help thou makes me feel good 😌...

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Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
15 points

Had a bad experience during interview on call

Had a bad experience during interview on call So currently I'm preparing for job interview, I applied for a Junior dev role, and I received call within like 2 hour of applying through mail. Now when I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
1 points

This might not help with your work situation, but it helps me do walk as I talk. Being able to move around helps me to get over it. ​ Repetition also helps. Since taking calls is your jo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
2 points

I'd avoid the phone until I have some successes in easier speaking situations, like talking to a friend. *(I've just noticed now, that you have to speak on the phone because of your job, so it's not...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
3 points

This may be strange advice but I’ve found that if I can get my name and the reason I’m calling out of the way, then the rest is easy. Something I’ve tried is recording on an iPad (voice memo) and then...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
2 points

You’ve gotta just go for it. Most people won’t give a shit and if it has to do with business or making an appointment, it’s really no big deal. You can even be open about it if you’re having a really ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
1 points

Hello, im a 21 lady and I have a substantial stutter. I actually have a stutter with my own name, so it's extra obvious. Mine actually started as a worse speech impediment and speech therapy helped m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAdvice Offered+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
6 points

I sometimes practice lines I say often. Muscle-memory will then make the sentences sound much more fluent. And this one is perhaps weird, but it's another trick I use. I try to convince myself that ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalMindset shift
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
5 points

Your approach to the situation is admirable. For what it's worth; I think you are doing all the right things. I'm now 42 and I've been through it all growing up. Bullying, anxiety of speaking in fro...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentValidation & Empathy+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
12 points

I feel you. I hate talking on the phone. Some things that helped me: Do it more often. It isn’t fun, but doing it over and over helped me get over the fear and embarrassment. It eventually gets easie...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
27 points

How do I stop being so awkward while on the phone?

How do I stop being so awkward while on the phone? It’s gotten so bad, I’ll usually start a phone call with “hello, u-u-um... s-s-so I.... haha sorry um.... okay so I called for... u-um d-d-d-the spee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
5 points

Hello :) I am 31 years old, but that little girl was once me. I am still outgoing, spunky, social, speak my mind— most of friends describe me as life of the party. My stutter has definitely held me ba...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentValidation & Empathy+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2021
1 points

I also speak or have spoken those 4 languages as well, but my experiences are a little different. English is my first language and I am by far the most comfortable/confident in English and have learne...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Severity & FluctuationAvoidance & Substitution