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commentr/StutterMay 5, 2023
1 points

I’ve just been thinking about it since people use those vocalizer boxes when they’re vocal cords are too damaged from throat cancer. I’ve been wondering if they’ve been used for someone with a stutt...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Physical TensionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2023
2 points

Yeah, I know giving up is worse, and I keep reminding myself. I just get discouraged sometimes. I have worked very hard at speech therapy. My stutter has only gotten worse. It's not just some cute qui...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentPhysical Tension
postr/StutterMay 5, 2023
36 points

Bad stutter in front of wife and waitress :(

Bad stutter in front of wife and waitress :( Just venting here. Went to a restaurant with wife today to treat her to her favourite food. Everything was going well, when the waitress asks us from a bit...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
postr/StutterMay 5, 2023
15 points

My muscles sore when I stutter..

My muscles sore when I stutter.. So I have severe stuttering to where when I’m trying to pronounce words I tense my body up especially my stomach because I’m trying to force the word out but it won’t ...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Physical TensionFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2023
2 points

I also feel ticks in my brain when i stutter. Is that similar to your situation?...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2023
2 points

I stutterer since I remember, only thing I can share with you is in nursery school (3-6 ages) I had a very bad teacher that terrorised me and the rest of class every day. I remember to this day her ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2023
3 points

I was startled by a large animal. I was a very sensitive toddler and I was still in that age range when it happened. Do I remember it? Yes and no. My parents who were there corrected me on the memory ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 4, 2023
10 points

It was a winter day when i was in kindergarden. The teachers forget about me and i was outside in the cold for about 2 hours, and after that day i got facial tics and started stuttering...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2023
2 points

Yeah I heard some people do that instead. So it's not an unusual request. Having said that, I always tell people that they are better off doing a presentation in class and have someone film you with...

School & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
School & Academic LifePhysical Tension
postr/StutterMay 1, 2023
4 points

Stuttering Therapy

Stuttering Therapy Hi there, as far as I could remember, I used to be able to speak out the written words alone, clearly. But for the past few days... or months I would say, I haven't been able to re...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical TensionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2023
8 points

This is the general concept to move past hard silent blocks. A few other tips is going make eye contact and begin on a normal exhale. Also, practice voluntary repetitions Doesn’t it feel wonderful ?...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 27, 2023
2 points

Yes, going too hard might be definitely a case here - there were times that I was sore for 5-6 days after a workout and during that time had noticeably more difficulty speaking. But I think that even ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2023
1 points

I’m almost certain it got me a warning once. I was driving home from work and traffic was especially heavy that afternoon. Wanting to just get home, I entered the HOV lane (which requires two or more ...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
postr/StutterApr 25, 2023
12 points

My stutter is gradually getting worse

My stutter is gradually getting worse I'd usually go through these periods where my stutter gets real bad and then goes back to normal or almost fluent and recently my stutter has just been getting wo...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2023
2 points

I’ve never thought about it this way, all vowels are difficult for me due to not using much of the speech mechanism. I get by on being as articulate as I can and paying close attention to each individ...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2023
2 points

I'm 38/M and my journey with my stutter has essentially followed the arc of radical self acceptance over the course of my life. I say arc because there are still days, weeks, periods, etc where I noti...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Acceptance & PrideOverthinking & MonitoringPhysical Tension+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2023
17 points

the cops once laughed with my stutter. When asked how old I am, I answered "se-se-sevent-t-t-teen". they began to mimic me and ask: why? Are you scared of us?" they were very young policemen. their la...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2023
2 points

If you have secondary behaviors that people may mistake for something else (for example, in my case, frowning and losing tone control), you may have to disclosure it during the interview....

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Disclosure & Telling OthersPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 23, 2023
2 points

I struggle to say my birthday month and one numerical number in my phone number. I almost always stutter saying July (my birthday month) and the number 7 (in my phone number). When I say it through th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2023
2 points

Not sure on how to measure it but it’s mild to bad? and I been stuttering my whole life, I make weird faces sometimes and I get stuck on words. But i learned tricks to make me more fluent...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Severity & FluctuationPhysical TensionFluency Techniques