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commentr/StutterMay 23, 2024
2 points

When I read the comments and look at the post, disappointment is everywhere. Stuttering is both a psychological and neurological issue. Speech therapy really helps those with a physical speech impedim...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2024
3 points

You're not going to want to practice it because you don't want to do it. And it's not because you're lazy, it's because it sucks and nobody actually wants to talk like that. Also it doesn't work. When...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2024
3 points

They're both techniques that perpetuate the notion that stuttering is bad and you shouldn't do it even though we are persons who stutter. ...

Identity & Disability
Medicalization / NeurodiversityAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2024
1 points

You deserve an amazing job because you’re qualified, passionate and an asset to their team. Your stutter doesn’t make you any less of those things. One thing that helped me was working on my confidenc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2024
1 points

how were you able to manage it? you said you were mostly quiet. did yu try to mask it somehow? interested on the dynamics. thanks...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterMay 19, 2024
8 points

Anyone else not get embarrassed from anything besides stuttering?

Anyone else not get embarrassed from anything besides stuttering? I think it’s one of the few positive things about my stutter, though I do still have to look at it with a glass half full perspective....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
2 points

I did the stutter therapy you mentioned. Focusing on the diaphragm (het middenrif) distracts me from triggers and then I don't stutter during those 10 days.. even when we were outside practicing we di...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
3 points

I think we all have this to a certain extent. Since idgaf anymore about stuttering it has become easier to do. Once on a party tried to introduce myself with another name to strangers, successfully, ...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2024
6 points

I offer a different approach. The problem with “name” comes from your association between your name and your personality as a stutterer. With time it became solid. So this particular phenomena is most...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2024
4 points

That’s technically true! Sometimes I do use a fake name, when getting coffee or something! I love doing that. However, I’m in a relationship with someone who’s family is well known in my town, so I’m...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2024
9 points

Hi, As a stutterer myself, I cannot emphasise this enough. But if it’s not a big deal in his head, then please don’t make it a big deal for him or for yourself. I am absolutely not accusing you of th...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Authenticity vs. MaskingValidation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
1 points

Hi! So first of all, I completely understand what you are going through. I have been through this myself. When I was your age, I wanted nothing more than to remove myself of my stutter, and I would h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPropositionality & Weight+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
2 points

Hi! So first of all, I completely understand what you are going through. I have been through this myself. When I was your age, I wanted nothing more than to remove myself of my stutter, and I would h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPropositionality & Weight+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
1 points

Awesome stuff, man! Acceptence is indeed key! Also, pay close attention to other non stuttering people. You'll notice they also stutter from time to time. We all do. Just varying degrees. This also h...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
1 points

the McGuire Program, developed and coached by people who have a lifelong stutter. You wouldn't know they stuttered speaking to them because of techniques and working through bad habits/fears. Changed ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionValidation & EmpathyAuthenticity vs. Masking+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 15, 2024
7 points

If it's the same method discussed in the article mentioned below, you should be able to shorten the prolongations until it's akin to regular speech. The article also mentions that this technique is th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 14, 2024
4 points

I guess that's because he was tired so that he didn't even think of his stutter or notice it which made him fluent without any efforts and that proves the fact saying that stutter is just in the pers...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2024
1 points

If u have stuff to make up for stuttering people prolly won't think less or much less about u tbh.Like being successful, handsome etc....

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Authenticity vs. MaskingEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2024
5 points

Then drop the “I have a stutter.” And watch their eyes go 👁️👄👁️...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2024
1 points

Act like everything is normal. Giving tips or tricks will make her stutter even more...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking