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commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
6 points

The part where u said thought of saying smth but ended up staying silent because of the fear of stuttering hits home for me. I can't even count the number of friend gathers that I chose to stay silent...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
1 points

I attend a ton of meetings where we have to go around the room and introduce ourselves. I started saying “my name is” first to sort of get the ball rolling and that seems to work well. I got sick of d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & NamesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
1 points

Stuttering/stammering happens whenever you are in new environment or when you meet new people or in public speaking, probably in my case. Take your son out whenever you go for buying something and you...

Anticipation & AvoidanceParent & CaregiverEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHome SupportHope & Motivation
postr/StutterDec 16, 2020
15 points

Lacking conversational skills

Lacking conversational skills Hello guys, I am 24 year old male living in London. I have had a stutter for most of my life (sucks). As a kid I was outgoing, bubbly and funny. However, as life went on ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
1 points

Yea I've had that many times. Emailing the teacher forsure is the move. Not only will it take pressure off of your for your next oral but any type of lingering resentment might be deflated if you be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
2 points

For me it’s the opposite. The people who is the closest to me is with who I stutter the most. Have been all my life discovering why. Any hint? Thanks!!...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Experiential AssociationAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
3 points

Yeah people tend to be more understanding but try to practice your public speaking and team work to the maximum. Had the same situation as you, so I started avoiding all these situations were my stu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career
postr/StutterDec 16, 2020
116 points

Vent

Vent Stuttering sucks. When you want to tell a joke, you stutter at the punchline. You want to take a part in conversation: you end up staying silent. You have an idea to share in class: the person si...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
3 points

Sorry to hear! I feel depressed sometimes too, especially if I’m stuttering more than normal (happens sometimes randomly, or from lack of sleep, or from being nervous/anxious like for a job opportunit...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & SubstitutionEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
4 points

My trick with online class is not looking at the screen nor the camera when I speak. I just pretend I’m talking to myself. Works like a charm!...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterDec 16, 2020
5 points

I keep getting rejected, interview after interview

I keep getting rejected, interview after interview Short rant: It's so frustrating because almost every application I have submitted in the past month has lead to an interview. Then after I stumble m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
1 points

I have the exact problem. My name start's with a "D" which is one of my biggest blockers. One of my speech therapists has told me to add a few words in front of trigger words/letters. So whenever I'd ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterDec 16, 2020
29 points

Stuttering sucks

Stuttering sucks Im from Greece and you all know that the greek language is kinda hard to learn. Well I have been stuttering for the last 4 years and I cant speak because of that. I was doing online ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2020
2 points

My names Arran and vowels can get pretty rough lol. I usually struggle however, ive noticed that if I say to the person that ive got a stutter and I laugh about then I dont actually stutter. See for...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
2 points

Great tip. If I feel a block come when saying my name I usually say “uh my name is”....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

I've got workarounds I use, though I hate using them. And it is interesting how being able to insert a word or two up front really helps. Of course the easy way is to start with "uh". And that usuall...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
1 points

I always shorten my answers to one short sentence with simple words and I'm used to being a good listener . It's important to observe and listen too....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
8 points

My first name is Jeff, so whenever I have to introduce myself its usually a complete block or J-J-J-J-J-Jeff. I've come up with a trick that sometimes helps. Because I am a person with a stammer, I c...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
2 points

1.I often stutter on multiple syllables words. Single syllables I can say fluently. When I was younger I had a hard time pronouncing S starting words but nowadays I have no issue. 2. Like I said it u...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2020
10 points

For me , this usually works , assuming my name is norma jeane . If I say , "norma jeane" , I will stutter 100% of the time . But if i say it like this , "First name Norma , last name Jeane" , this I...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names