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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
2 points

Whoa! I never thought i could relate so much other people! I have never vocalised about this issue before, in part because not many would be able to understand it and the other wont even pay heed :P y...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Therapy ExperiencesAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
3 points

Same happens to me, in front of therapist i can talk to her without stuttering and freely but when i am out of it in real world i tends to stutter more, even around the people whom i am comfortable fo...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Therapy ExperiencesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
1 points

Yeah I understand :/ I just hate it because it makes me sound alot dumber in person, especially when I'm only trying to talk to my mum. The one person I should have no problem speaking to in the world...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
3 points

As I person who stuttered since I began to speak, I’ve had the same issue. I wish I knew the cause or reason behind this. In theory, you are basically talking to no one except yourself. But in reality...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & EmbarrassmentTherapy Experiences
postr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
18 points

Stuttering Help: Fear of Telephonic Conversations?

Stuttering Help: Fear of Telephonic Conversations? I have been having my fair share of bouts with psychogenic stuttering since more than 10 years now. One of my fears, which apparently so plagues me e...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Experiential AssociationAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
2 points

It's knocked my confidence greatly. Although I don't stutter all the time, I feel constantly tested / judged if I stutter or stumble on a word and it makes me feel like I can barely talk to people in ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & EmbarrassmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
1 points

I have never had a the thought of these psychedelics for a cure or ease of stuttering. I always wanted to try them for relief of my severe depression and anxiety. Thank you for asking the question and...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
1 points

I’m pretty fluent when talking to myself and even more when I speak to my dog. I’ve found breathing exercises and calming myself helps a lot. I’m even more fluent when I’m angry and yell. I have a lo...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
1 points

You have mental blocks with the people.That's why you lose your temper. Try EMDR Therapy for desensitization.They can erase negative feelings about stuttering and people. Being judged, humiliated, und...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
4 points

You have a mental block, such as you can not express yourself to somebody and you are afraid of being judged or humiliated if you fail to express yourself. An animal, a kid or a close friend doesn't ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
2 points

Need some help

Need some help Sorry in advance for the long read. ​ Hello, first time posting here, I am from Sydney Australia and a have a mild stutter, I was just wondering how I would approach my pro...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
7 points

I would take the money and go to a regular therapist. Talk about why it suddenly started bothering you, work through insecurities (old and new), and get yourself in a better place mentally. Being ab...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Advice RequestsAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
postr/StutterFeb 21, 2020
16 points

Is Speech Therapy Really Worth It?

Is Speech Therapy Really Worth It? I've had a stutter since a young age. But I never took speech therapy because I never saw it as a problem. Now as an adult, I have really bad self esteem and my stut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2020
4 points

It definitely affects one’s personality and overall daily life and daily interactions,i myself i has stuttering since childhood, and it has affected my life in pretty much every aspects, may it be rel...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
7 points

See my earlier posts.Main points: 1. Accept your stutter. 2. Don't care of other people's reactions. 3. Measure your M Test.See the definition in my other posts. 4. Work with the app Keep it Costal. ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social JudgmentFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
1 points

Yeah, it would be awkward. I once had a client on the phone for work who noticed my stutter (surprise) and she went on about how brave I was to be out there living my life despite my “issue”. It made ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
1 points

Yes. I recently read Speech is a River by Ruth Mead and she constantly brings up that point as an argument to the idea that the main problem isn’t the mechanics of speech like many speech therapies pr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
2 points

I can relate and I was in the same position when I was your age . I can promise you it gets better but it’s going to take some work on your part . You have to put yourself in the situations that give ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
5 points

Working a communicative job

Working a communicative job ​ Hey everyone! I'm new to this sub but obviously not new to the topic at hand. I chose to go into a field of work that is quite communicative when my speech w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
3 points

Worked in a hospital for 7 years dealing with patients/nurses/doctors/family all day, every day often during difficult times for all. Now I work in receiving for a camera company interacting with truc...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment