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commentr/StutterDec 29, 2016
7 points

Nope. I told myself a long time ago "Fuck it." I don't care when I stutter. I won't let it interfere with my life and prevent me from doing daily activities. I don't let it get to me anymore. ...

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2016
6 points

Thats great news man! Could you give an example of ''Producing conscious and random sounds that are formed unconscious and precise''? I agree with your statement that by adding more focus our speech b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Overthinking & MonitoringAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2016
1 points

You'll be fine. It gives you the opportunity to step up and take control. Stay relaxed and everything will work out as you wish it to. ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterDec 28, 2016
16 points

Cured my stuttering!

Cured my stuttering! Hey guys, I've wanted to share my experience of how i became free from stuttering and give you some tips that hopefully can help you as well. A month ago I went into therapy to ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2016
2 points

Adults are going to be fine with your stuttering. The only thing getting nervous about stuttering is doing is making your stutter worse. I had an on-site interview for my current job with old rough an...

Identity & DisabilityCommunity & Support
Acceptance & PrideValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterDec 25, 2016
20 points

Stuttering Adventures

Stuttering Adventures Hello All, I am a person who stutters and I am on a stuttering adventure. I am going to be interviewed on CBC this Wednesday. This is my second interview in 2 weeks and my Newsp...

Community & SupportEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Personal StoriesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterDec 25, 2016
8 points

Finally some progress!

Finally some progress! I've stuttered for as long as I can remember, at least as far back as 3rd grade. As an example, since I was a kid I wouldn't order what food I wanted in restaurants, but instead...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterDec 21, 2016
1 points

I've formed my opinions through my own personal experience as a stutterer & from my interactions with others who stutter. Obviously your experience has been different from mine as you've met peop...

Identity & Disability
Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PrideMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterDec 21, 2016
1 points

There's nothing to take responsibility for. You haven't done anything wrong & there's nothing wrong with you. It's simply part of who you are & something you have to learn to cope with. I've ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftShame & EmbarrassmentHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 21, 2016
1 points

Well done on your hard work and perseverance. I'm currently working on desensitizing and accepting my stutterign and take responsibility for it. It's a long and hard proces for me with frequent setbac...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 21, 2016
1 points

I understand that point of view, and as a person who had a severe stutter for a good majority of my life (I'm 29 now & had a severe stutter well into my teens & early 20's), I can't help but f...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2016
3 points

Amazing to see fellow PWS apply Elliott's knowledge in their daily life to release all of that bottled up energy that we have, I can certainly say that it has helped me being more open about my stutte...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2016
1 points

People have managed their stutters without taking drugs. i.e. Biden, Emily Blunt, etc....

Identity & Disability
Acceptance & Pride
postr/StutterDec 19, 2016
9 points

Going to talk about myself for a lil' bit...

Going to talk about myself for a lil' bit... Been a while since the last time I posted here! Truth is I've had a lot to deal with in my personal life. Nothing negative, but my time has had to be elsew...

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Personal StoriesAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2016
3 points

Personally, for me being more open about my stutter put off a lot of stress around it and therefore I became more fluent. It might work for you, even in just this situation with exams. It's okay to st...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2016
1 points

It's exactly the answer for me. I don't have any other explanation for my situation. My step brother was a stutterer and I became one myself later on. I'm not sure if it's a coincidence. My side of t...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Genetic & Family FactorsAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2016
2 points

This is an interesting one. In my opinion if someone tells you this it will just piss you off, not even just in terms of a stutter. If someone tells you to calm down when you are mad you aren't gonn...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 15, 2016
3 points

I've had to turn my empathy way down with my stutter. It bothered me that I would make other people uncomfortable but now it's like "fuck your comfort and let me take my time saying what I need to say...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2016
1 points

I stuttered all thoughout high school and some of college and i always hated it. Always thought that i wasnt good enough and why the fuck out of all the disablities in the world i have to have the one...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2016
2 points

I also believe that stuttering helped us concerning certain aspect and that there are good things about it, hidden under a thick layer of frustration, fear, anxiety and self-hate. When my stutter evol...

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Identity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & PridePersonal Stories