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commentr/StutterDec 18, 2024
3 points

It depends on what you mean by that. I do work, attend all my doctor appointments, and make calls when necessary. Do I enjoy it? Most of the time, no. Do I purposely take the easy way out when I can?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentHelplessness & AgencyAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
postr/StutterDec 18, 2024
96 points

Please don’t do my mistake

Please don’t do my mistake If I have learned anything over 20 years of stuttering, it is one important thing: never, ever run away or avoid situations. Never, ever show weakness when speaking and don...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingHelplessness & AgencyMindset shift+1 more
postr/StutterDec 17, 2024
5 points

On and off stuttering

On and off stuttering I’ve struggled with stuttering on and off since I was in early primary school with periods where I’m fine that can last years till it starts to come back and become more frequent...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Cycles & RandomnessBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2024
5 points

im 20yo just like u and I almost went through your circumstances, if not worse. The university expelled me because of my absences and not giving lectures, and I sat in depression for 4 months and play...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation
postr/StutterDec 17, 2024
22 points

Stuttering has stuck my life

Stuttering has stuck my life I’m a 20-year-old living in NYC, and I’ve been dealing with stuttering since I was a kid. It’s something that upsets me every single day because there are so many words I ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & Anger+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2024
5 points

No one has ever cured 100% from stuttering?? I truly believe its my BIGGEST problem and fear in the world and its a big obstacle in my life and career…...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2024
1 points

It’s not true, no matter what you do, it doesn’t mean that anything positive will come out of it, I’m talking about myself, I’ve done everything I can for 5 years and nothing...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Helplessness & AgencySeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2024
2 points

That’s the whole point, how can i find people to love me when i barely talk, i know what to do, just extreme difficult to do it...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2024
1 points

Like I said, it takes practice. Write yourself a note, telling yourself to stop. Record a video talking to yourself about why thinking back about bad experiences is harmful. Everyone says or does d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringExperiential AssociationShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2024
1 points

Me too. I’m getting tired of the throat and jaw tension that comes with me being so deathly afraid to repeat syllables a few times. I’m so afraid because I don’t want to stand out negatively. I don’t...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Physical TensionAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterDec 13, 2024
9 points

The Shadow Within Me / A Poem About My Stutter

The Shadow Within Me / A Poem About My Stutter >*I decided to write down my thoughts through a poem. Maybe you’ll see yourself in it, just as I do.* I am less than I want to be, my voice quiet, my ...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Sadness & HopelessnessTrauma & PsychologicalFrustration & Anger+2 more
postr/StutterDec 12, 2024
36 points

Does anyone has ever felt extremly bad about themselves at a deep level because of stuttering?

Does anyone has ever felt extremly bad about themselves at a deep level because of stuttering? Most of the time i have ideas of hurting myself and i wanna stop it, but i cant do it. I wanna get rid of...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+2 more
postr/StutterDec 11, 2024
1 points

I feel like my hands and feet are tied and the only way to move forward is with my own chest.

I feel like my hands and feet are tied and the only way to move forward is with my own chest. ...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 11, 2024
9 points

I know exactly how you feel. I even pause, try to say the words, then move my words around and people are like ??? 🙃😅 it sucks. I always say it’s like I’m stuck in my head. Nobody seems to truly...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2024
1 points

Fuck them, I’m 16 years old and i’ve had stutter my whole life and considering your kinda new to this it won’t get any easier but it also makes you more mentally tougher and don’t be afraid to cut peo...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingHelplessness & AgencyHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2024
11 points

I feel the exact same:( I feel I wish I could convey how intelligent I am but I just come off as dumb sometimes :(...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterDec 10, 2024
24 points

I wish I could just say what I’m thinking

I wish I could just say what I’m thinking This is mostly just me venting but I’m constantly frustrated. When I’m talking to someone, I know exactly what I want to say, word for word, but I can’t even...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2024
5 points

The issue with not getting selected over a stutter is difficult because there’s truly no way to prove that. A hiring manager would never tell you that’s the reason they didn’t select you- they’d just ...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2024
3 points

Stutterers are mostly great and kind human beings born with lot of intelligence. Majority of intelligence go unused due to the low profile life adopted by them in 95% of the cases....

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2024
3 points

OP, I can sympathise with you. The only times I would use Siri or Google verbally is for researching about something. I have a severe stutter so I do not use it for sending text messages or emails. To...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life