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postr/StutterNov 30, 2019
2 points

Unable to break the ice.

Unable to break the ice. Today was exam day, a hot girl was sitting besides me, I tried so hard to converse with her before the exam, but noooo, just couldn't do it. Why it's so hard for me to start a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2019
5 points

Probably anxiety of not wanting to stutter when you're around other people. And well, anxiety is our worst enemy...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2019
7 points

Im starting to think i have severe panic attack rather than a stutter...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterNov 29, 2019
3 points

How to stay calm throughout the day?

How to stay calm throughout the day? Hey guys, I started meditating recently, and I've found that it actually helps with my stutter! At least in the morning. It's almost if I can hear the phrase in my...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingOverthinking & MonitoringCycles & Randomness+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2019
2 points

Yes I feel that way too. I couldve been a doctor or something if it wasnt for my rediculous stutter. Everyone makes speaking sound so easy. Okey, do you remember if it did something for your speech a...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2019
6 points

I know your struggles. I work in psychiatry. I have a really bad time in my life right now and my stutter is extreme. Im constantly doubting myself and fear that people judge me. I feel like a patie...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterNov 29, 2019
29 points

My speech block is getting much worse than before and it is affecting my work life

My speech block is getting much worse than before and it is affecting my work life My first time posting here, and I am looking for the advice :) This is going to be a long post, so bear with me :) I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2019
2 points

Of course, I agree! These are things I'd do for anyone! But I will try to avoid making her feel self-conscious. I'm afraid though because sometimes I do this thing where I "smile" because I am trying ...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Advice OfferedAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2019
3 points

I’m a current undergrad and I feel like this is a common problem for people who stutter. I took a Spanish class where a good amount of the grade was based on unedited videos of yourself speaking Spani...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
School & Academic LifeAccess & RightsAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterNov 27, 2019
5 points

An Undergrad Nightmare Story

An Undergrad Nightmare Story Just a story that I recalled from my undergrad. I went on to graduate school, so I survived, haha, but this will always stand out as something I really felt traumatized ov...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionTrauma & PsychologicalShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2019
1 points

I remember when I spoke on stage for the first time I stuttered a lot. But it was in front of a class that was extremely classy with respect to my impediment, best part about interviews is the fact ...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Public SpeakingAnxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride+1 more
postr/StutterNov 27, 2019
40 points

just had my first job interview

just had my first job interview and, while i don’t wanna be hard on myself for the sake of my self esteem, i just feel very bummed out over how often i stutteref?? like i took 120g of propranolol to c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2019
1 points

I’m 17. I see a counselor for my anxiety and depression. I think my stutter largely contributes to the anxiety and depression but since learning better coping mechanisms I’ve been less anxious and I f...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2019
3 points

I’m 24 and yeah people tend to think I’m “slow” until they actually take the time to listen and hold a conversation with me and it usually ends up with them blown away by the depth I can take any conv...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2019
11 points

I don't get this so much. But whenever I give a speech or presentation, I always get feedback like "congratulations, you did really well", "excellent delivery", etc. Fuck off, I dragged out a 15 mi...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2019
1 points

At work I'm always terrified every time I hear a phone ring. Especially when I sit at someone else's desk, who I know gets calls semi regularly. I'm constantly on edge, and mini-panic when I hear a p...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2019
3 points

I'm the same way. I absolutely despise small talk because of this. my stuttering isn't as bad as it was growing up but it's still there and it's never going to fully go away. it's hurt my self esteem ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2019
17 points

I'm sure people who assume I'm slow are so much slower for not realising I stutter...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2019
10 points

Hey OP. I just wanted to say I totally understand how you feel. I don't think people think I'm slow, exactly, but they probably think I'm kind of an airhead at times (I'm a woman, mostly covert stutte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterNov 26, 2019
5 points

Stuttered at work

Stuttered at work I’ve recently started working a different are of my job. It was like every time I needed to ask something I had a bad stutter. I usually don’t let it bother me but being in a new po...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more