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commentr/StutterMar 11, 2020
2 points

I’m the type of stutterer who says never let it stop You. I would initially say just not letting it stop you is what You do. But I understand. Try saying something before it. Almost develop A script...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2020
3 points

i dont know what kind of stutter you have, but for me - and for you, as you've mentioned - the more 'against the grain' i'm pushing, the more gridlock i face. it's hard to have a concrete discussion o...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftAuthenticity vs. MaskingPreparation & Rehearsal
postr/StutterMar 9, 2020
4 points

Need tips for speech block with upcoming presentation.

Need tips for speech block with upcoming presentation. I have had a speech block for a while now. Its not too serious, most of the times in normal conversation it doesn't affect anything. However, som...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringPreparation & RehearsalPropositionality & Weight+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2020
2 points

In college I studied architecture and industrial design. At the end of the semester we had to present our projects to the class, professor, and often other professionals who had sponsored the criteria...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2020
2 points

When I had to do a presentation in college I would write down my entire speech and read it out loud to the class. It really helped me a TON....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2020
3 points

No reason you cannot do this. Stutter is manageable. Practice, in front of a friendly audience, even 1 or 2 people. Slow down until you think your are talking too slow. That will be just right. You wi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2020
1 points

I'm in a financial leadership role at my company that requires a lot of phone calls and meetings. One thing that has helped me is finding a quiet space with limited background noise. One of the things...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterMar 4, 2020
1 points

I am in a financial leadership position in my company. I run into blocks all the time on the phone, and really need a private place to speak on the phone (without distraction and background noise). ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2020
2 points

All of the time. And often times I said the first sentence fine because I planned and rehearsed it in my head, and “timed” it before coming out of my mouth. Being asked to repeat it screws me up....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Preparation & RehearsalRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2020
2 points

Don't have notes just have an idea of the message you want to get across and have power point slides with bullet points instead. Then have questions on every few slides and let the audience do some ta...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
2 points

Hey OP, thanks for sharing - I identified with a lot of your stuttering experiences and even some of the life ones. Good on you for putting yourself out there - with AA, with counselling, for going b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentPreparation & Rehearsal+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2020
1 points

YOU ARE 100% !! I practiced every day for months and years in front of a mirror and reading out loud. The confidence you build by religiously practicing these tips greatly increases fluency. Take i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2020
1 points

I certainly hope i dont get a job like that. They're gonna fire my the next day 😂. But thanks for this. I will try the mirror thing but just to afraid to call ppl rn. Hopefully I'll get the confidenc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2020
1 points

Ohhh, I see... Sorry, I must have misunderstood the question. Well, as a temporary solution for presentations, it can be a good idea, if you can make it work!...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2020
1 points

Well I don't mean this as a permanent solution. Just something to use in certain events where you're required to talk. Like presentations....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2020
1 points

i've never gone the prescription route, though i've been in your shoes before. one skill that i've built up over time is actually probably less a skill and more the understanding and acceptance that i...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterFeb 10, 2020
17 points

Take it from a 49 yo stutterer. I had the same group job interview (they call it panel interviews in hospitals) and when I walked in I disclosed my stutter before I greeted the 5 panel members. Th...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & PridePreparation & Rehearsal+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2020
28 points

Landed a job interview

Landed a job interview Hello, recently I’ve landed a job interview for a job that I’ve always dreamed of as a child. I do not want to screw this up as it’s probably a once in a life time opportunity. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentMedication Inquiries+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 7, 2020
11 points

"Setting off" a stutter?

"Setting off" a stutter? My friend and I both have a stutter that we can control pretty well most of the time. However when I get too excited or energetic / passionate about something I tend to start ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightPreparation & RehearsalCycles & Randomness
postr/StutterFeb 1, 2020
4 points

What have you done to get over phone anxiety?

What have you done to get over phone anxiety? So, I'm a 28 year old mum. I have major phone anxiety, I started to get over it a couple of years ago but then a real bad call with my doctors office kind...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment