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commentr/StutterNov 30, 2023
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I'll give you the short answer. You can tell if a stutter is mild, moderate, or severe based on how it affects their quality of life or feeling of agency/independence. You can also measure it by how m...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Quality of LifeAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterNov 27, 2023
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I hate this

I hate this I hate having to live like this. I'm tutor. I get referred people who want to study under me. I need to contact them or they will contact me. I can speak fluently in English (except for t...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life+1 more
postr/StutterNov 27, 2023
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couple fight

couple fight I had a fight with my girlfriend because everything she told me made me realize that I am a loser and I am not moving forward. She knows the problem with my stuttering but at times she is...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Frustration & AngerShame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2023
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What takes more time between "taking your time" and stuttering through the sentence? I know when you take your time it feels like the other person is getting impatient but its better. He will wait th...

Social & Relationships
Quality of LifeListener Reactions
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2023
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Phone conversations can be the worst. Especially because they’re completely dependent on verbal communication. I avoid phone calls like the plague....

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Quality of LifeBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2023
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I am so sorry, that is absolutely disgusting. Can you try calling again and start slowly, calmly and assertively with “I have a stammer. Please don’t hang up on me and let me finish what I have to say...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesListener ReactionsQuality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 22, 2023
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Went through most of my teen years with some people in my life not even noticing I had a stutter, then in my first couple of years of college(-equivalent-in-my-country) I had a really bad relapse. Lik...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationQuality of LifeEnvironmental Triggers
commentr/StutterNov 22, 2023
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Hey I’m 25 M in grad school. I can’t begin to describe the pain I feel sometimes. Pretty much no dating prospects too. Idk what to say, just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone and we just go...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessQuality of Life
postr/StutterNov 22, 2023
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Is there somewhere we can go to have people make calls for us?

Is there somewhere we can go to have people make calls for us? I have to make an appointment with the cardiologist and the receptionist keeps hanging up on me. At this point I really don’t care if I g...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2023
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How's this for introspection - it materially impacts my quality of life. There's some growth to be had when we really accept that we cannot analyze everything away....

Social & Relationships
Quality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 18, 2023
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Yes I am the exact same, I actually love talking to people but never do, 1 because its too much work (emotional and physical) and 2 because I can never be my true self like you said. I really want...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingQuality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2023
1 points

I used to be an early morning cleaner for a school, and my stutter didn't bother anyone. I got to listen to music and podcasts while I worked. No one really asked about my stutter, but if it came up I...

Social & Relationships
Quality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2023
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I say you start exercising. I’m a stutter myself, one thing you can control is the weight room/cardio. Research has shown exercise to be one of the most effective and cost efficient “medication”....

Social & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Quality of LifeEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2023
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I’m 23 and I’ve stuttered my entire life. 14 is a really tough age but I can promise with hard work and practice it gets easier. I still stutter a lot but you will come to realize one day that most pe...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hope & MotivationQuality of LifeFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2023
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I’m 41 and have stuttered my whole life. I still do and it gets even worse when I’m nervous or have to speak in front of people. This has been true my entire life and I wish I understood it more when...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2023
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I work at ups world port. (Airport) no customer service, don't have to talk to anyone at all. It's great....

Social & Relationships
Quality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2023
1 points

Recently started lifting a bit heavier which does help, I mainly do unconventional workouts macebell, kettlebell, sandbag and a bit of calisthenics. I was obese 4 months ago at 212, now at 176. Am aim...

Social & Relationships
Quality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2023
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I play guitar but can't afford to go to real lessons because of school so I just play around with it , also I play video games but it's just an escape right now...

Social & Relationships
Quality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 16, 2023
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Im tired as well. Im 22 years old now, had a stutter since I was 4. I've missed many opportunities to make friends and even probably romantic relationships. I feel so bad. Everyday is like the other a...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessQuality of Life
postr/StutterNov 14, 2023
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Stutter can lead to many things

Stutter can lead to many things I have stutter since a child and it’s very up and down throughout my life. I can never do presentations after getting traumatized from trying to do em. It’s lead to m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological+3 more