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postr/StutterMay 7, 2024
39 points

Girlfriend with stutter

Girlfriend with stutter Sooo, i’ve been knowing this amazing girl who has a bit of a stutter. I notice it tends to happen more in public places (dinner, ordering drive thru) & usually never when shes ...

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commentr/StutterMay 7, 2024
1 points

Sometimes they can be useful for things other than depression. My husband is prescribed a very low dose of an anti-depressant for chronic migraines, for instance. Please consult a medical professiona...

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commentr/StutterMay 6, 2024
3 points

There was another conversation in this subreddit a few days ago talking about how stutterers have a higher brain sensitivity to dopamine. In other words, a gross oversimplification would be. less dopa...

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commentr/StutterMay 6, 2024
1 points

It’s used to treat psychosis because both schizophrenia and stuttering AND even Tourette’s Syndrome are implicated in damage to the D-2( dopamine 2) receptor. Don’t be scared-off. Millions of people c...

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commentr/StutterMay 6, 2024
1 points

I had toxic insomnia! Couldn’t sleep and restless legs. I’d even be willing to do it again I helped me so much. I’m on Caplyta now, no help although I’ve become 98% fluent since the Abilify 5 years ag...

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commentr/StutterMay 6, 2024
3 points

If Caplyta is helping you that much you’re on the right track. Dr Maguire is the world expert at this. Caplyta is just ok. I’m still seeking perfection. 98% isn’t even enough for me! The lifetime of s...

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commentr/StutterMay 6, 2024
3 points

So I should add that I've tried several anti psychotic medications for treatment and caplyta was the best one for me so far. I'm still not 100% fluent and struggle with speaking to new people or in sp...

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Helpful Med OutcomesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2024
2 points

As a Kid i was prescribed Piracetam Syrup. It used to work well, but it was too bitter for me, so I didn't take it for long....

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commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
4 points

I’m treated with Caplyta too. My stuttering has been minimal for several years, though. This attempt was to reduce it even further. I’ve found no difference since the Caplyta though. I’ve been 98% flu...

Identity & DisabilityMeds & Substances
Acceptance & PrideHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
5 points

I am a patient of Dr. Maguire and am on Caplyta to treat my stuttering which has done a fair enough job. I do remember him speaking about this study off and on but thought it was being kept under wrap...

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commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
19 points

I was prescribed Abilify. It stopped my stuttering for 5 years. Unfortunately it’s not still totally effective but I am 98% fluent now....

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commentr/StutterMay 5, 2024
9 points

Not yet. There is so much being studied about the D-2 receptor and stuttering. Check out Dr.Gerald Maguire. He treats stuttering today with medication. There’s nothing specific yet but there is a drug...

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commentr/StutterMay 4, 2024
5 points

I think this is it. I have had some amazing days and couldn't even stutter if I tried for a week after those days. I had massive dopamine hits. But after the stutter comes back slowly....

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesHope & Motivation
commentr/stutteringMay 3, 2024
1 points

Good observation mate! I have had a similar experience, I have been prescribed extended release version of trazodone, which is an antidepressant mainly used for insomnia ( don’t take it without prescr...

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postr/stutteringMay 3, 2024
1 points

This is what helped me with my stuttering

This is what helped me with my stuttering I've stuttered since I was a child and it's continued throughout my life. It's debilitating, but more so as an adult. I've never been to any doctor or speech ...

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postr/stutteringMay 3, 2024
1 points

This is what helped me with my stuttering

This is what helped me with my stuttering I've stuttered since I was a child and it's continued throughout my life. It's debilitating, but more so as an adult. I've never been to any doctor or speech ...

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postr/stutteringMay 3, 2024
1 points

This is what helped me with my stuttering

This is what helped me with my stuttering I've stuttered since I was a child and it's continued throughout my life. It's debilitating, but more so as an adult. I've never been to any doctor or speec...

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commentr/StutterMay 2, 2024
1 points

Interesting that so many people said no in this poll. I've got a good cocktail of medications that have improved my fluency and reduced my OCD and anxiety. I take Caplyta, vilazadone and Ativan (PRN...

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commentr/StutterMay 1, 2024
2 points

I am treated by a medical hypnotist for pain and anxiety. It has greatly helped my anxiety. There are breathing exercises for relaxation that have helped others. If you do seek hypnotherapy be sure to...

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commentr/StutterApr 29, 2024
1 points

Cost-effective guided ~microdosing~ sessions. Psilocybin-assisted therapy. Microdosing struggles with PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pains, etc. More than 8 years of professional experience...

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