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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2016
2 points

Body of a Greek god haha, that made me laugh and at the same time a little envious. I understand what you're saying. I'm also the type who becomes more fluent when he drinks. Chatting with people an...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2016
1 points

How are they unnecessary though? You're a person who stutters, it's not as if you have a choice. I think you may be mislabeling it here. A stutter is not an error. It's not something you can control a...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2016
4 points

I handle myself decently imo at parties. Drinking isn't a part of my social strategy as I don't partake. Generally at parties I'm too focused on the people I'm talking to or having people around me en...

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commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2016
10 points

Took me years to realize just being honest is the way to go. If you find yourself in a block just say casually, "I don't know if you know but I stutter." It's much big of a deal for you than it is fo...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2016
1 points

Awesome idea! If I were to ever get a tattoo, it would have to be about stuttering.....nothing else has played such a big part in my life. Some of my friends got this tattoo back at the NSA (Nationa...

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2016
7 points

Record yourself saying something you find inspiring or a code to live by and get the graph of your voice patterns and tattoo that on you. Especially if you stutter during it....

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commentr/StutterJan 31, 2016
1 points

I have the tekst 'Dare to be' on my wrist. With a little bird besides. It reprosents that it's okay that I am who I am, with a stutter! Being me includes my stutter. (and okay, the frustration and ...

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postr/StutterJan 31, 2016
6 points

Stuttering Tattoo Ideas.

Stuttering Tattoo Ideas. So I just filled out my taxes and I decided that I want to get a tattoo that represents my stutter and my struggle with it. The only idea that I have thought of is of a Japane...

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Acceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2016
2 points

I think this is fairly common. I've experienced this at various points in my life...though it may always be present, just at a lower level. I know what you mean when you say you're comfortable but not...

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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2016
2 points

Overkilling feared words and sounds. This means using the technique on sounds and words that are trouble for you. You do this by doing phone contacts, street contacts etc. Over time of getting used to...

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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2016
1 points

I would but despite that the person stutters, I for some reason feel guilty for people who stutter just like me. I actually find it hard to listen to what they have to say but I remember at the same t...

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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2016
2 points

I only told someone that I stuttered before I started a conversation that was sort of an interview just over a week ago and you don't understand how amazing it was. I never wanted to tell anyone that ...

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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2016
1 points

Yeah I know exactly how you feel. But don't be afraid of the world and life because of your stutter. The world is so huge, full of diverse people and there are so many opportunities out there. Don't l...

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commentr/StutterJan 28, 2016
1 points

I'm really happy this came up. --- I did the programme 6 months ago, so I'm fairly new off the course. As the other comment has said, it takes a HUGE amount of effort, but has improved my life great...

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commentr/StutterJan 27, 2016
2 points

Well it's that's the test then everyone should just fake a stutter and get the break. On a side note, im sorry if im prying and if you want me to shut up i'll be more than happy to oblige, but it soun...

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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2016
4 points

Oh, yes!! The McGuire programme have been the best thing I ever did for myself. BUT! It really depends how much effort you put into it. You have to be strict, keep on challenging yourself for it to wo...

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postr/StutterJan 25, 2016
3 points

Famous People Who Stutter, How Did They Overcome it?

Famous People Who Stutter, How Did They Overcome it? I'm new here, I was about to come on here and write a lengthy depressed post about how dejected I feel lol. But I saw the picture above and it made...

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commentr/StutterJan 23, 2016
1 points

I'm 26 and still stutter. Accepting that it may never go away and just accepting it has regressed it a decent amount though. Don't make a thing of it is my advice in everything. Not just work. You stu...

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2016
1 points

I work as a Blood Transfusion Technologist and process blood to be used in the ER, Maternity Ward,OR, etc., so you can imagine how important quick and clear communication is. Honestly, I have also had...

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2016
3 points

Thanks for the update. That is huge for self acceptance and from a confidence perspective. There are plenty of people who just "take the 0" when it comes to presentations and you persevered! Well do...

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