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commentr/StutterJul 26, 2020
3 points

Write down the key points in the conversation. If you have a reason to call someone, make sure you say what you need and the necessaries behind it. You don’t have to speak much- just make sure you kno...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJul 26, 2020
10 points

I kinda figured out why I hate myself

I kinda figured out why I hate myself (Italian here, I apologize for the probable mistakes) I really don't know how to phrase this concept w/out coming out as an asshole, so I'll just say it: I think...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentTrauma & Psychological+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2020
2 points

I feel you and it really sucks. I'm sorry. I have experienced the same growing up and it isn't fun In my experience, the harder you don't accept it or fight it the worse the stutter is. Once I accept...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2020
1 points

I would suggest starting meditation to put Negative selftalk, overthinking and subconscious random thoughts on ignore. Stress has a very great effect on Stutter. Do diaphragm breathing exercises daily...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
postr/StutterJul 26, 2020
4 points

Advice for talking on the phone?

Advice for talking on the phone? Hi everyone, I have an important phone call coming up in 3 hours with someone in upper management in my field of study and I really want to make a good impression and ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2020
1 points

Wow you seem very self aware to realize your stutter going up and down based on your emotional state. Most people can see that but they still reach out to learn techniques. You said you've been down t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJul 26, 2020
48 points

"spit it out"

"spit it out" i started stuttering a year ago, i went to few speech therapists and nothing worked. my parents think it's stupid and that my stutter will go but it's getting worser everytime. at the b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2020
2 points

Speech techniques failing when you try to use them is a common experience. It also doesn't mean it's your fault or that you're not practicing them hard enough. I've gotten away from techniques or focu...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2020
1 points

>starting worlds start with the “h” sound. This is introducing a junk behavior into your speech pattern. It doesn't belong there and will be difficult to remove later....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2020
1 points

ok then try different speech techniques u could find online, stay calm try yoga or meditation if possible and practice talking slowly and loudly in front of the mirror daily in both the languages and ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & BreathingSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2020
1 points

im stuttering in mu first language, i dont really know if ita happening in english bc i dont really talk out loud. i cant go to a speech therapist bc my parents think its funny and that it will go awa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceParent & Caregiver
Avoidance & SubstitutionEarly Concern & OnsetParent Emotions & Guilt
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2020
1 points

so I suppose u aren't stuttering in ur first language for now. since you are new to stuttering I suggest you go for speech therapy in English, trust me stuttering can get way worse if not corrected at...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAdvice RequestsSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2020
6 points

I'm not an expert, but in my opinion, just forget about it it will pass. Maybe it's just the stress or something like that the more you think about it the more you'll get bad habits that are hard to d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionCycles & RandomnessMindset shift
postr/StutterJul 25, 2020
19 points

i think im developing a stutter.

i think im developing a stutter. english is not my first language so sorry for anything weird. I am a 17 y/o girl and idk whats going on, i have been stuttering for about a week with small words like ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterJul 25, 2020
4 points

Can't apply speech techniques

Can't apply speech techniques Hey fellow stutterers, I'm turning 24 and graduated from college (English language teaching program) this month. As I am searching for jobs now, I started to take this p...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2020
3 points

One thing I use a lot that’s hardly noticeable is to just omit hard consonants at the start of a word. Example: Can’t say “possible”? Just say “ossible”. Depends on the word and sentence but you c...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2020
3 points

Try stretching out ur words, really stop the stutter. The more u practice stretching ur words the less u stutter and then stretch less n less...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2020
1 points

So when I have to present or talk to a large group of people I look at my scratch paper for my talking points. Then I just tune everything out. I tune out my fear of stuttering. I tune out my fear ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2020
1 points

Push yourself out of your comfort zone one step at a time. I used to make my mom and friends order my food because I would stutter so bad I couldn’t get the words out. Start small, try it at drive thr...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2020
10 points

Put yourself in uncomfortable situations - like ordering your own food - over and over again. Not only will you become comfortable with making a fool of yourself, but you'll also get the things you wa...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution