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commentr/StutterJan 2, 2021
1 points

It feels like my stutter happens the most when I am reading or when I think a lot about my words beforehand. If I don't think before I speak, I usually don't stutter. I also have been stuttering way l...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2021
2 points

Thank you for the offer! My stutter seems to happen less around my friends, but of course we haven't been hanging out much recently. Other than with them, my stutter seems to happen everywhere, where ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2021
1 points

I mentally test out "you're welcome", "no problem", "yup", and "sure" to see which prase feels like coming out that day....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2021
2 points

I hate blocking on the phone, it's always at the first part with sudden "hello" "you there?" ​ Literally had situations where I blocked up so hard the person on the other end hung up beca...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2021
3 points

Haha so true, it’s all in the timing, we are so screwed in that department. Gotta laugh or we will just cry 😂...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2021
2 points

Yeah that’s exactly what I try to do, just relax, release tension and get the word out. I also find practicing with people you’re comfortable with and don’t mind waiting for you (Eg. Family) helps. Th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJan 1, 2021
1 points

Me too. But I also hate the commercialism of ancient festivals and forced adherence to social expectations, so I'll often say something like "Happy Friday!"...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2020
14 points

I’m the SAME way, like when I’m leaving the store and hold the door open for someone and they say thank you and I’m already back at my car by the Time I can mutter out “you’re welcome” lol. I understa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterDec 31, 2020
42 points

Rant: I hate saying "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year"

Rant: I hate saying "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year" Especially when people say it to me in passing, I can never say it back smoothly. I feel like I come across as a bit of a douche when I don't...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2020
2 points

I definitely stuttered less on the phone. Sometimes the opening part would get me though. I think it has something to do with feeling more alone. I started paying attention to things like this and n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2020
1 points

Oh my god the dreaded "Hello" or "Are you there!" So for myself, the way I had to deal with it back then was something that tends to be frowned upon I think. I would get locked out entirely as soon ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2020
1 points

If you ever feel like venting or talking, I'm here for ya! And the discord is also really awesome! If you have one of those days and you feel it's not the same trying to explain it to the family, pe...

Community & SupportAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Validation & EmpathyAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2020
1 points

It's just a habit ( bad frustrating habit ) nothing else. When i want to troll my brother, I speak fluently. I get f**ked up when i come out of home and speak to stranger....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 31, 2020
3 points

Blocking on the phone

Blocking on the phone Hello guys.The last couple of months talking on the phone has been nothing short of a nightmare,but I am motivated to overcome it.Are there any strategies to overcome blocking,sp...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2020
1 points

Good luck mate ! From my experience stuttering is most difficult thing to overcome I'm saying this because after trying for 3 months I quit masterbating ( which was almost impossible to quit at one ti...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2020
1 points

There's one thing I wanna mention and that's phone conversations. The end of that video when I talked about suppressing and just not thinking about the stutter the day after, literally not wasting yo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2020
1 points

some bad habits I’ve picked up are -swearing as a filler when I have a block -dumbing down my vocabulary -making myself more introverted at parties/gatherings I think these things are pretty co...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFriendships & Belonging+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2020
1 points

Lol same, when I’m trolling around with my friends and kinda roleplay into another character my stutter disappears....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Roles & PerformanceAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2020
1 points

I usually try to substitute words, but there are times where it just won’t work. Mainly I avoid talking as a whole, so people won’t realise I have a stutter....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterDec 29, 2020
2 points

Is there a medication that allows one to overcome blocks?

Is there a medication that allows one to overcome blocks? In the past 4 years I feel like I’ve started to experience more blocks, and it really frustrates me because I know it’s all in my head. I’m ab...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+3 more