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commentr/StutterMar 20, 2023
1 points

>Formulate a simple sentence, then say it without stuttering (with techniques), then rest for 3 seconds You suggest: say it without stuttering. **Question**: What should I do when I cannot move my...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterMar 19, 2023
10 points

Stuttering block revelation

Stuttering block revelation Hey all, I'm a 27 year old female with a minor stutter that takes the form of blocks and repetition. I have stuttered ever since I was a child and have better days than ot...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & FluctuationMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2023
4 points

Occasionally I'll still bit my tounge to force a word out if im talking to someone important and can't work around to another word....

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
7 points

I barely remember an incident in 3rd grade when I accidently cut my finger because I was struggling with a word..I was putting so much pressure on my finger trying to get out a word I cut it....but I...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
7 points

I don't do that anymore, but my tounge has bits missing and big scratches from when I was a kid; I bit my tounge a lot yes...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical TensionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
1 points

>*But my habit of trying to go hard on that ‘pa’ is ingrained in my brain and so when I try and say it using light contact, it feels wrong saying it with light contact when I’m facing someone.* W...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesPhysical TensionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2023
2 points

I agree that light contacts works! I have a hard time saying ‘pathology’. So I know light contacts is the only way I can get this word out. But my habit of trying to go hard on that ‘pa’ is ingrained ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesPhysical TensionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
4 points

A big thing is to control your breathing. That’s something I have to focus on a lot because I speak really fast at times and that makes my stutter way worse. I don’t know if you have that problem like...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2023
1 points

>exaggerate the difficult letter by hitting it three times or elongating it for 5 seconds Woaw I'm impressed. Thank you for the detailed and nice explanation. I hope you will contribute more in ou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 15, 2023
1 points

I stutter when I'm out of breath, too! Idk if I used the term conscious breathing in the correct context, but basically, I just intentionally take deep breaths throughout the day instead of subconscio...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2023
1 points

Good luck. To help you feel less nervous, you could start your presentation with a disclaimer like "Some days, I stutter a lot. And some days, you don't notice that I have a stutter. If I stutter toda...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Preparation & RehearsalPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2023
3 points

Stuttering is rarely an airflow problem. Airflow does get restricted, but it’s bc of a mild panic response, valsalva maneuver or similar. I do strongly suggest you inform your nurse of your dysfluen...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
2 points

No doubt, If it was something happening more and more, or even regularly I would. I'd guess maybe it happened maybe 5 times in my whole life and not even very recently. Also its not gotten worse or mo...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
2 points

Yeah it locks into position literally, I happened to start feeling around when it was happening and noticed a hard knot, or ball shape. Its not there afterwards when it goes back to normal. So I just ...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
1 points

Do you mean your jaw locks into position and you can't move it ? Or is it just a feeling?...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2023
2 points

This is weird, but Sometimes when I yawn, i guess it's a muscle maybe right below my chin/jaw bone. It's locks up tight into a ball it feels like. I usually have to massage it to get it to go back to ...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
2 points

God it was the worst. I refused to wear the mask for a long time because i couldn't handle customers not being able to tell i was struggling and interrupting me or trying to finsih my sentences....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
3 points

When nothing comes out. It’s a hard pause, with throat tension, eye contact aversion, maybe another odd body movement. You are trying to shove a sound out, but it almost feels stuck...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 11, 2023
4 points

Expanded functions dental assistant. Stuttering with a mask on sucks!...

Speech & Stuttering
Physical Tension
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2023
2 points

HELLO?!? Now…the “tone”I used above demonstrates that tone is vitally important to how others perceive your words. When I had serious blocks, I had very little control over my tone. ppl used to th...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsPhysical Tension