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commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

It's good to get these things off your chest. I feel it frees you in some ways and you don't have as much of the crushing weight on your shoulders, It also seems likes it been building up. You have ev...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentMindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

I’m in a vocational school, I’m ending a last year. When I was a young kid, I used to go to the speech therapist, then for some therapies but none helped. I practiced at home, but I read fluent to m...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
2 points

Thank you for the kind words When I have fluency seasons, I try to practice my speech as much as possible – I talk to people, I buy some cake in pastry shop (but only the one whose name I feel I can...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

When I started, I didn't notice it as a problem, I thought "I am nervous only", but when I understood that was getting worse, I thought "this isn't normal". Mainly because I did not have that problem...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

What job do you have? My stutter has stopped me from getting different jobs a lot! I wish I didn’t care and didn’t let it stop me but strangers really don’t understand stuttering..at past jobs I’ve ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
3 points

I stuttered severely and had so much fear I becane an accountant first . Interviews were todture but I learned to ace them. Medical interviews must be a challenge. I have seen the MPI 2 help many. Ho...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

No, at the end of the day you make the decision to not go meet friends, go to parties, or push yourself in uncomfortable situation. That’s what it’s about- retraining your brain, and how exactly do yo...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
1 points

What field are u studying in rn? I can 100% relate to this. I just graduated. Skipped alot of presentations through out my degree and almost failed in a course once but got a c- at the end. Graduated...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
11 points

Man you have every right to feel the way you do right now. It can be extremely tough. Especially being 19. That age is hard and full of constant comparisons to others (which of course does not make yo...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationAvoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
2 points

I think you’re on to something. The word stutter is nearly impossible for me to ever say fluently. I have found the more open I have been to discussing my speech impediments the more fluent I have bec...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterNov 13, 2020
44 points

I'm tired of this

I'm tired of this Hi, this is my first post here, but I’ve been reading your posts for a long time. I’m a 19 years old boy and I’m tired of it all. I wish I could function normally, but I’m not abl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
6 points

I too find the word stutter emotionally charged. Keep saying it and tell yourself you can. Stretch out the vowel....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2020
3 points

I get that exact same thing when I’m trying to explain my stutter and I say the word “stutter” I stutter so much I think it’s because I’ve built of so much negativity towards having a stutter that say...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterNov 13, 2020
41 points

I realized something today

I realized something today Hey guys I’m Vishal and I’m from the United State. I’m 20 years old in college. I’ve been stuttering as long as I can remember honestly. And I don’t know if this applies to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
2 points

if you have a lot of time, then take your time. the worst thing to do,when you stutter is to rush!...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterNov 12, 2020
6 points

Guys I'm going to make a presantion and 1 hour hollyshit I'm a little scared imagine just two words i will say the name and surname

Guys I'm going to make a presantion and 1 hour hollyshit I'm a little scared imagine just two words i will say the name and surname Any advice...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
2 points

Gotchu. Definitely makes sense why you would be more scared. You're facing 99% of people who stutter fears. So you're actually just not talking in it now?...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
1 points

Absolutely. In the beginning it was terrible, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve gotten much better at using. I recently moved though to a bigger store and I’m back at square 1 again. I’m way too scared t...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
Assistive DevicesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
2 points

Thats awesome you are still using it even if it scares you! Do you find you are stuttering more than usual over the PA?...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & Avoidance
Stimulants & CaffeineAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterNov 12, 2020
37 points

Should I tell my teacher about my stutter?

Should I tell my teacher about my stutter? I have to give a group presentation in class soon, and our delivery is a big part of the grade. I’m nervous that if I stutter or have a block, she’ll think t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic Life