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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
3 points

Read self therapy for the stutterer by Fraser. Try other things....

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & Avoidance
Seeking TherapyAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
4 points

When you don't treat the underlying problem (insecurity/breathing/etc) and try to hide it away you will only find coping mechanisms instead of treating the underlying problem which would actually help...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterNov 12, 2020
1 points

Talking on a PA machine?

Talking on a PA machine? Does anyone have any advice on talking on a PA machine? I’ve been in customer service for 5 years and the PA has been an everlasting demon throughout, but I’m ready to move on...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2020
6 points

For me it got worse too at first. I used to repeat all my sounds like b.b.b.b.ackbone, and I hated that. So then it became more of a stammer because i refused to breath before a sentence and every wo...

Therapy & ProfessionalSpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Therapy ExperiencesBlocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2020
1 points

I live in Canada but I honestly have blocked out my speech therapy sessions as a kid because I hated them so much. However, as an adult, I had the opportunity to take speech therapy again and the mos...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterNov 11, 2020
5 points

I stutter but not normally

I stutter but not normally Hey guys this is my first time here, I've stuttered since I've been 5. When i was a kid i stuttered normally like anyone else who suffers with stuttering would. I would get ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2020
5 points

When I look at back my childhood I now see I never spoke to anybody because I was embarrassed of my stutter. I was never bullied bad but I was just to embarrassed to even say a word to people. Because...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterNov 11, 2020
18 points

My stuttering wont stop getting worse Rant.

My stuttering wont stop getting worse Rant. I'm new here but I thought it would be alright for me to share what going on with my stuttering. Its definitely not as bad as some of the other people on he...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2020
1 points

To piggy back off of this, I only let my girlfriend finish my sentences for me. Especially if I didn't get a lot of sleep the night before (my stutter worsens if I don't get good sleep). We've been to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterNov 11, 2020
55 points

Outburst of a stutterer

Outburst of a stutterer Hi. I'm 26 years old stutterer and this post is like a relief of pain for me. I always felt in disadvantage in comparison to other people. Like, in school there were so many ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2020
2 points

Oh, I totally do not make eye contact when I talk to people. I can usually get as far as looking in their direction or looking at their forehead, but I look down a LOT. I don't know how much of it i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2020
2 points

Lettuce was always the hardest for me a subway too lol. It comes complete sense. You don't stutter when you are by yourself, nor do you stutter when you talk alone with animals. But as soon as a h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
2 points

Hiya! I’m hoping sharing a bit of my experiences and story could help you out a little bit for your video. Since there’s no exact response you’re looking for I’ll just spitball so unique experiences...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
2 points

yea, in class I overthink asking to go to the bathroom because I dont wanna stutter, so I just dont ask and suffer with a full bladder....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
2 points

Like 2 years, I felt so frustrated because, before I thought to be "normal" (but I was always shy), and I was very conscious about it, i tried so hard to avoid it, to "plan in my head in advance" what...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
2 points

If I am blocking bad, I stop, say something like ‘I try another approach...’ and carry on. I find that sudden change of direction is enough to get round the block, I wil usually smile as I am doing it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2020
2 points

I'm no expert but I feel like people here will typically say they stutter on their name, and are more likely to say they stutter on words that start with the same letter as their name. Therefore, it ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionGenetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterNov 9, 2020
2 points

It's not a bad idea at all to ask, worth a try. If it doesn't work, I would suggest making a script with "safe" words and putting it somewhere near the camera so you can reference it without much susp...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterNov 9, 2020
1 points

Have a Zoom presentation for class; need advice

Have a Zoom presentation for class; need advice In a couple weeks, I have to present in front of the class over Zoom. We're supposed to prepare like a five minute presentation or so. Since quarantine ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterNov 9, 2020
5 points

Stuttering less when not holding eye contact

Stuttering less when not holding eye contact Hey there, This is my first post here, I've had a stutter since I was 4 years old and it feels like it's getting a bit worse nowadays (mainly blocks with ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityPhysical Tension