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The longer I have it the less I understand about it

The longer I have it the less I understand about it I know this happens with a lot of us but I am always trying new techniques and other methods while in different scenarios. Some work like a charm fo...

Oh always. My eyes usually close actually. And in general heavy eye contact as a listener even freaks me out. Like panic attack inducing discomfort...

Yes and yes. The fact that you understand it will do wonders in decreasing your blocks. I simultaneously didn’t mind some repeating in middle of sentences, but was uncomfortable with repeating at b...

You are actually super close to the stuff that will help you get past blocks. A block happens bc of an unwanted valsalva maneuver, which leads to core/diaphragm tension. It’s basically a mild panic ...

Listen to this medical SLP who is aware that there’s a difference between training SLP’s receive (main ones are medical focus, articulation focus and dysfluency focus). Tim Mackesey is SLP who spec...

Physiological aspects of stuttering and blocks.

Physiological aspects of stuttering and blocks. Iv read an article that explained some of the physiological process of what happens when we undergo a block when trying to speak. From my understanding ...

>Ok, so even tho my jaw, lips and mouth feels tense, I should not try to relax and push through with moving my speech muscles? Yes correct, I recommend to stop focusing on: * tensing mouth muscle...

Ok, so even tho my jaw, lips and mouth feels tense, I should not try to relax and push through with moving my speech muscles? I really appreciate your patience....

I stuggle with eye contact. I am, in most ways a very confident person. Other parts to me however are quite anxious, and have low self esteem. THis discomfort to make eye contact has really drilled in...

That it's just repeating a syllable or two, like "I-I—" or "W-wh-what?" Sure, that's common, but it's also slurred speech, broken words, filler words, and physical symptoms....

>The tensing of my jaw/mouth is very very instinctive esp on a feared word. I agree completely! You raise a good point. I argue that speech therapies place too much emphasis on '*reducing tension ...

Hi. The tensing of my jaw/mouth is very very instinctive esp on a feared word. Before I can even react myself, the tensing kicks in. Even if I try to relax, the freeze mode kicks in almost immediate...

>*Anyone has any tips/breathing techniques?* Many speech therapies recommend a diaphragmetic breathing technique * Sit or lie in a comfortable place * Place one hand on your chest and one hand on...

Stomach cramps???

Stomach cramps??? I know it’s a really bad habit, but after I have a really bad stuttering day, my abdomen will literally be sore the next day from trying to force the words out. I haven’t had it happ...

I used to do it. I did it because on some level, whether I thought it was Big or small, I was trying to hide my shame. At first I didn't it shame because I was okay auditorily showing stuttering, but ...

Does anyone else do this?

Does anyone else do this? Does anyone else do this? I have a habit of often covering my mouth with my hand when I talk. I don't even realize I'm doing it half the time. If I'm leaning on a table or de...

I work as a server and often get laughter. It’s undoubtedly rude, but never has it seemed intentionally malicious. Usually when I manage to tell them that I have a stutter, they quickly seem to unders...

severe stuttering while livin' in the student dorm

severe stuttering while livin' in the student dorm For me it is a hardcore challenge which slowly destroys mental state and confidence. I've been living like this for 3 years and still haven't adjuste...

Practical application of the "Rib Breathing" technique:

Practical application of the "Rib Breathing" technique: In this paragraph, you will learn the fuel to combat stuttering, which is proper breathing, specifically rib breathing. **What is rib breathing...

>The problem is not a physical problem (a problem of the tongue, mouth or jaw), but rather a psychological problem Yes I agree that the respiratory and largyngual muscles work properly, but it sti...