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commentr/StutterOct 20, 2020
1 points

No you wouldn't. I mean, sure, at some point they'd have to register something, but in the meantime, do whatever it takes. Type it, write it, spell it, bring a note, wear a sticker, get someone else t...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2020
7 points

What do you do? You go ahead and embarass yourself in front of your peers, is what you do! :) But of course, you could think of it differently: You could think of it like you _choose_ to stutter in ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2020
1 points

Same thing happens to me, I think that is why I have kind of developed a bit of social anxiety because I know that every time I meet someone new I cant introduce myself without having a block. Sometim...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2020
2 points

I block a LOT and for LOMG periods of time (like half a minute) and it is literally the WORST part of stuttering Im in your boat man, i literally cant i troduce myself. Sometimes people will ask me i...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2020
2 points

Reading aloud is great and helped me tremendously because on one hand I can hear myself speaking fluently and changing my self-image into a fluent person and on the other hand I can practice useful to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterOct 20, 2020
9 points

College zooms

College zooms Hey I’ve started 2nd year in college this semester and I study languages, last year in my classes there was a lot of oral work and we had to speak a lot, I found it tough but we were in ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2020
12 points

I absolutely HATE blocks. they're the worst thing when it comes to stuttering, imo. i can't say own name properly either, so i spell it out or write it. even if i hate blocks, they genuinely help me i...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesShame & EmbarrassmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2020
1 points

And think that's not a complete solution but still better than stuttering. And you don't have to avoid the same words, as your fluency on a specific word can fluctuate daily. On one day you can say it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2020
1 points

Yes, they usually develop from trying to avoid a conventional stutter, so what you've been doing do farm is probably causing more harm than good....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2020
1 points

I feel that way now, but when I was younger I was so thankful when my friends would finish sentences/words for me...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2020
1 points

Little late to the party here but I know exactly what you mean! Don't overthink it! She is saying this because she likes YOU. And that includes how you talk. Overthinking it and/or constantly putting...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2020
7 points

Don’t overthink it. People don’t think about our stutters nearly as much as we do. It’s just a distinctive feature about you, not something that defines you. I’m married now, but used to get similar c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterOct 16, 2020
16 points

I'm kinda confused

I'm kinda confused Hello lads, I've decided to make this post because I wanted to talk with people that also stutter and I am a bit confused. Lets go straight to the point. I stutter but when I am ta...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Situational VariabilityCycles & RandomnessAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
5 points

Alright, so, just to be clear - you didn't quite "overcome" it, you just started "circumventing" your words? Is that it? If you're still having trouble saying words that you want to say, maybe you sh...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
5 points

the stutter got better over the past year, i struggle with b words but its no problem cause I just use fillers, I thought these blocks would go away with the stutter but it appears not...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterOct 16, 2020
37 points

Words won't come out

Words won't come out I recently over came stuttering but this problem stayed with me, I have the words I want to say but they just won't come out my mouth, I'd call someone's name and wait a good 3 se...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
2 points

Hey If it helps I try changing the intro from the usual mention to my name is or hi it's so nice to be here and to meet you I'm \_\_\_ or I go by \_\_\_\_. I change my intro almost everytime I have to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
2 points

On the girls front, you miss every shot you don’t take. Or as Shia Would say... just do it. Get out there and see what happens. I struggled with girls through my teens. Around 17 I decided I would get...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
1 points

Just say your name more often and whatever chance you get, don't avoid it. I used to have problems with my name now I don't...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2020
13 points

I'm 18 and I stutter. I have dated 5 people now. The thing is if you can't love yourself because of your stutter no one can love you. Better go to that girl you want and talk to her. Allow her to see ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride+1 more