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postr/StutterOct 4, 2019
31 points

“Is Stuttering a Disability?”

“Is Stuttering a Disability?” I was asked this question by my programs director. I am a Medical Lab Technology student and now we are interviewing for internship positions. Since my GPA is one of the ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life+1 more
postr/StutterOct 4, 2019
7 points

Stutter forcing me to be introverted.

Stutter forcing me to be introverted. How do I gain confidence?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
postr/StutterOct 4, 2019
4 points

don't stuttering when speaking other languages ????

don't stuttering when speaking other languages ???? so guys i have a very very light stuttering problem in real life,and well this affects my life somewhat. and a very funny thing is that i stutter wh...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 3, 2019
7 points

I don't stutter when talking to ladies

I don't stutter when talking to ladies 24 Male here. I do stutter when i'm going to ask something to someone I don't know, when someone asks me for my name and lots of other scenarios, but not when fl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 3, 2019
2 points

Why did it get worse?

Why did it get worse? Hey, I am basically from Asia, I had a moderate stutter. I travelled to the US for my graduate program this September and I noticed a huge increase in my stutter. This puts my ac...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2019
1 points

I know the feeling. I never speak in intercoms, I refuse to do it. If I nail it, well fine, but if I freeze I get anxiety for a month. Not worth it!...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2019
2 points

You are not alone. Im a moderate stutterer myself. Im constantly thinking what other people think of me... Because of my stutter I have sort of isolated myself, I dont have the energy to talk to peopl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
postr/StutterOct 3, 2019
5 points

Sudden increase in anxiety and stuttering before travel

Sudden increase in anxiety and stuttering before travel Hey guys, Long time stutterer here. I'm originally from south Asia, but I've been living in Canada for 8 years now. I'm 24 years old. I will be ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2019
1 points

Is your stuttering anxiety induced (like me) or is it a brain thing like nerve issues or something...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2019
0 points

That's shit man, they dont know what it feels like. Maybe you are thinking too much that its causing you to stutter more when you are around them? I always try my best to keep talking but I dont want...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2019
1 points

First off you should be very proud of your bravery. Some of us can’t even take classes because of the immense anxiety of having to speak aloud. I’m bilingual myself, English is my primary and Spanish ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2019
2 points

Worst advice to give to a fellow who stutters is don't care about what people think... Many things are wrong with this saying, one of them is because people are social creatures who must engage with...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAdvice RequestsFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2019
1 points

Thanks man, it's very hard not to stress about my stutter but I just hope in the near future I will stop worrying. It's hard to just let it out but I guess it's the only way I'll get through it....

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindset shift
postr/StutterOct 1, 2019
2 points

stuttering and shy bladder (paruresis)

stuttering and shy bladder (paruresis) I met a man who has shy bladder. Some 17 million Americans do. He **fasted for 2 days** to fly from Miami to Denver and to Grand Junction, CO. He would not ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2019
1 points

So the first thing to know about this is the universal truth that applies to many insecurities. Most people do not care about you or think too much about you and aren't going to judge you based on a...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindset shiftAdvice Requests
postr/StutterOct 1, 2019
3 points

Work Issues

Work Issues i work in fast food and have been for about 6 months now. I’ve learned everything except front counter and back window/coordinating. I’ve asked my boss several times if i could get trained...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2019
2 points

I wish I could look it that way. There are times I will overcome it and feel on top of the world and then I will start thinking about it, start stuttering and it will just remind me of it again then I...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2019
3 points

I wish I could give you better advice than "Stop caring what other people think", but that's really the best advice I can give a fellow stutterer. I've stuttered since I could talk. I'm in my late 20...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Advice RequestsFluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterOct 1, 2019
3 points

Bachelor thesis presentation on graduation

Bachelor thesis presentation on graduation I am graduating from my university in a few days and I have to present my thesis publicly within 5 minutes in front of a lot of people. But I am always stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
postr/StutterOct 1, 2019
20 points

My stutter is starting to take over my life. Is there a way to overcome it. Here is my story.

My stutter is starting to take over my life. Is there a way to overcome it. Here is my story. Hi I am 18 years old and I have been stuttering since i was around 11. Until I was around 15 I never reall...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+3 more