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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2022
1 points

Yep, tell me about it, I've had a lifetime of it, never gets any easier... I think a lot of people who stutter speak fast, in my mind it sounds clear and ok, but others can't understand a word I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJun 18, 2022
19 points

vent | i hate my stutter

vent | i hate my stutter I have a really bad stutter wherein i’ll repeat the same word over and over or i just can’t say anything and it’s like something is stopping me from speaking. It’s super annoy...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Repetitions & ProlongationsBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJun 17, 2022
14 points

"There is no word like "mmmmm""

"There is no word like "mmmmm"" When I was younger (I'm 27 now), when I block while speaking, my elder brother was keep saying "Stop. STOP! Speak slowly. Why are you keep saying 'mmmmm'? There isn't a...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentRepetitions & ProlongationsFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2022
10 points

It's not unusual at all. Repetitions are better than blocking. It shows he's still trying to get the word out instead of holding back so much he's not even willing to make sound. One thing you shoul...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
School/Clinical AdvocacyRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJun 17, 2022
12 points

Father with questions about stuttering

Father with questions about stuttering Hey all, I'm the parent of a 5.5-year-old boy. He caught some sort of virus on June 5th, and a relative first noticed his stutter on June 9th. My wife and I n...

Parent & CaregiverSpeech & Stuttering
Early Concern & OnsetHome SupportRepetitions & Prolongations+1 more
postr/StutterJun 12, 2022
10 points

Does my stutter make me sound like I have an accent different then my own?

Does my stutter make me sound like I have an accent different then my own? First time poster and I would rate my stutter mild-moderate. I was born and raised in the US but my parents are from Eastern ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2022
3 points

Same!!! When I’m whispering, I’m fluently. Which makes even more frustrating. Like I can do this, why the fuck to I stutter...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2022
3 points

Speaking quietly, in sort of a monotone or mumble helps me stutter less too. I also can leave out sounds that are harder for me without it being that noticable. Only problem is if people don't hear me...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & ProlongationsAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
11 points

when I’m by myself and I speak loudly I stutter, but yes too many people listening to me gives me anxiety but ironically I don’t stammer while public speaking with a mic and can hear my voice, without...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Situational VariabilityRepetitions & ProlongationsPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
5 points

From what I’ve experienced in my life every stutter is different. Like mine is only on certain words for the most part. I can’t say “Seven” to save my life. I even asked for a phone number without the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesSituational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJun 8, 2022
13 points

hi guys I’m kinda new here and my stutter gets worse the more loudly I speak, at normal talking volume it’s mild and I never stutter when I whisper. Anyone else experience this or have any suggestions?

hi guys I’m kinda new here and my stutter gets worse the more loudly I speak, at normal talking volume it’s mild and I never stutter when I whisper. Anyone else experience this or have any suggestions...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2022
1 points

lmao I stutter real bad when I raise my voice even slightly, but I really never stutter when I whisper F...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJun 7, 2022
17 points

I just found this subreddit and have a question. (Not sure if these posts are allowed.)

I just found this subreddit and have a question. (Not sure if these posts are allowed.) I’m 31 and have such a mild stutter you might know me for years before you even realize it. On rare occasions I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
postr/StutterJun 7, 2022
12 points

Stutter/clutter has been worsening over past year—is it normal for it to show up more in certain situations?

Stutter/clutter has been worsening over past year—is it normal for it to show up more in certain situations? I've had a very slight stammer for a long time, but over the COVID-19 pandemic, it has sign...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
postr/StutterJun 4, 2022
16 points

people don't hear me and im asked to repeat.

people don't hear me and im asked to repeat. Hi, i posted on this sub before about a problem of mine, when i talk people don't hear me and im asked to repeat. Some of y'all said if you can ask a close...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
2 points

I am having same problem. I block and repeat sentences like I am I am I am I am I am("I am" is used for an example)...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
7 points

I still try my best to talk. I found that breathing in through my stomach makes a small difference. On the absolute worst days I just can’t talk so I avoid it due to the severity of it where I bite my...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingAvoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
1 points

Maybe it is cluttering, like someone said above. It’s common with people that have adhd, and affects someone’s ability to organize their thoughts into words. Also, in presentation it’s fine, but I t...

Speech & StutteringSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Repetitions & ProlongationsSchool & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
4 points

Not for me, at the age of I think 9, a woman sat me down and said "You're going to have this your whole life. There's no fixing it" it felt like a punch to the gut. I just gave up. I guess I'm a bit b...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Shame & EmbarrassmentAvoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJun 1, 2022
2 points

You should look up cluttering. It's what I have. Even though full word repetitions are often part of stuttering, they're way more common with cluttering....

Speech & Stuttering
Repetitions & Prolongations