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commentr/StutterApr 14, 2020
2 points

No, in my case it's like the moment they find out or see me stutter it tends to make me look different from them, like the ones who speak ok give that 'I pity you looks' or might even get impatient to...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & StoppagesTrauma & Psychological
postr/StutterApr 14, 2020
16 points

Stuttering nurse?

Stuttering nurse? I am looking to become a registered nurse, but I am wondering if any of you are a RN? My stutter is not extremely terrible but when I am nervous or anxious it’s very prevalent. Any t...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2020
3 points

I recommend you this book: Stuttering & Anxiety Self Cures by Lee G. Lovett. It can answer a lot of questions for people who stutter and even significantly decrease anxiety related to this conditi...

Community & SupportTherapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Research & ResourcesSeeking TherapyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2020
2 points

For me with mdma the stuttering is completely gone and I breathe normally which I don't seem to do... This leads to (beside the obvious effects of mdma) a couple of hours of extremely increased life q...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2020
1 points

Yes when the fear/block is strong enough in a surprise scenario, the technique may not work then and there, but that doesn't mean it will fail a second or third time, once you know what you're up agai...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2020
1 points

Yeah super nervous and I just bombed a phone interview stuttering so bad cause I was so tense....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterApr 12, 2020
3 points

Hard vowels!

Hard vowels! Hi everyone! I’m extremely new to reddit so bear with me. I’ve been stuttering since I was a kid and my blocks have “evolved” over the years. For example, I used to be unable to pronounce...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterApr 12, 2020
2 points

Interview Woes

Interview Woes I have a preliminary interview coming up. First professional interview. Life long stutter. I was stoked that I got an interview at all, and then it immediately hit me that...I got an ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
1 points

I think about it all the time.. Everytime someone asks if I forgot my name.. Or cuts me off while I'm trying to speak.. Or when I just have so many things I would like to say and just stay silent. Tha...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
1 points

"sometimes the techniques will not work if the fear/block is strong enough" Yeah that's the entire battle against stuttering, getting the fear/block reduced The technique doesn't help at all, makes ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
2 points

>I am not sure how his mew friends/teachers will react to his stutter. Anyways, I am sure that he will do well. He is a really nice guy and a kind fellow. He'll be fine. Making friends in college ...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Public SpeakingAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
1 points

No, the techniques- both physical and psychological- definitely work. Confidence can enable you to not care about your stutter and live on with your life; but if you desire to also eliminate all stutt...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
2 points

As someone who mildly stutters now, the best advice to give is to get rid of the idea that you want him to “quit stuttering” because it will always be there. I used to stutter severely when I was youn...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideFriendships & BelongingAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
1 points

It probably has the same reason that stutters don't stutter when talking to themself: No anxiety or fear of being embarrassed...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & ConcealmentExperiential Association
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
2 points

I don't know why, but if I'm drunk I almost not stutter, problem I don't wanna be an alcoholic 😁...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
5 points

There's plenty of people who stutter (PWS) who attend college and do fine. I do suggest if your son takes a speech course or any course where the professor requires a presentation to be made to tell t...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2020
17 points

I would advise you to firstly let go of the intention “I don’t want my son to stutter.” That is probably the worst thing to tell him as it builds even more insecurities. The best thing you can do is ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterApr 12, 2020
4 points

Is it as bad as they say?

Is it as bad as they say? I just started stuttering about 5 months ago its gotten a little better sometimes and then a little worse sometimes, Im 13 right now and im worried about my future because I ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2020
2 points

Yes I understand. I don't get the biting, but my mouth also twitches. My eyes also twitch, and I make a clicking sound as well. Stuttering is heavily tied up with anxiety and confidence. I feel better...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Physical TensionAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2020
1 points

When I’m pretty angry I can talk for hours without stuttering...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment