Search

commentr/StutterJan 8, 2023
9 points

If I could pay 1 million dollars to get this stuttering demon away from me I would. Not that I have that much but it's that detrimental to me. I'd give my life savings away to be cured of this disabil...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2023
1 points

You have great English don’t worry and the strange thoughts you had at 8 or 9 is relatable.I’ve always been the most social in elementary and the stutter was very small but even so I have done spellin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
postr/StutterJan 6, 2023
7 points

All the wrong therapy!!

All the wrong therapy!! I don't even know how many therapies I have went to stuttering...and I worked my ass off at all of them and it was all temporary results and relapses at each of them!!! If ther...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Unhelpful Therapy TechniquesSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2023
2 points

I guess dogs since they can't judge me. I don't know man, I've thought it'll get better and it just hasn't. I won't ever be happy until I can speak. I'm an extroverted person at heart. The only thing ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2023
2 points

Really Bad. I don't understand why I'm excepted to live like this and just accept it. I literally can't even pronounce my name or have a conversation without hard blocking. I look around and nobody el...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2023
1 points

Sadly, I can relate ti every single single thing you have said. My stammer holds me back from being my true authentic self around people. The bitterness and anger I feel about this is eating me up. I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2023
1 points

My experience is anecdotal ofc, but my experience with DAF is a bad one. I was blown away by how well it worked at first, then over time the effect started to disappear. Over a couple of months it com...

Meds & SubstancesTherapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Harmful Med OutcomesAssistive DevicesSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 31, 2022
1 points

Adult onset stutterer myself. In a very similar boat as you. Truly a frustrating mystery. I think the lack of answers is worse than the actual stuttering for me. From what little I’ve been able to dig...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalSadness & HopelessnessIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2022
5 points

I live in Malaysia. People here understands it and quite accepting. But I still feel the school didn't do anything to help stuttering children, or maybe it's just my family refuse to take me to therap...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2022
2 points

Edit - you should read my comment again and see you completely missed the point! Pretty much every sentence suggested that repetitions are normal/fine, and blocks are the real problem. I have tips...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2022
0 points

I know there are people who recorded videos claiming they dont stutter anymore - those "success stories". The problem I have with those videos is that they are recorded by people in their safe environ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
2 points

it's probably not the best reason but i've seen other people go through a lot of trauma when i was growing up and thought that was much worse. for context my parents were fleeing a war to come to the ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
1 points

I have a hard time stating that I’m depressed or suicidal *because* of my stuttering. It’s more true to state that I *choose* to be depressed/suicidal and stuttering heavily influences that decision...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
1 points

Unfortently my stutter is extremely crippling and I went to enuf therapies already...I just want out......it's not selfish.......

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
1 points

IF we knew we would have this nasty stutter problem...I wonder how often we think "I wish our parents never had us be born"--- i wish I wasnt born from my folks....if I wasnt born I wouldnt have to be...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
4 points

Yes I have depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts cause of my stuttering...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessAnxiety & Social JudgmentSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
commentr/StutterDec 24, 2022
12 points

I have felt suicidal for alot of reasons. It is sure not fortunate that we got stuck with this disability. I've tried everything and my speech never gets better. The only thing that has helped me is ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Sadness & HopelessnessHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2022
3 points

Yeah, I do, unfortunately :( And it hasn’t been the easiest of years due to some other issues.. I can’t wait til I get out...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterDec 23, 2022
8 points

I hear you. Sometimes I feel so completely deflated by it. I just want to have a full, layered conversation one day....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2022
1 points

Yes. Stutter, balding in my 20s. Just seems like I fated to have a shitty life cuz of bad genes. Might as well go next...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsSadness & HopelessnessSuicidal Ideation & High Distress