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commentr/StutterJun 30, 2019
2 points

This topic is something that people often forget. It is not only people's reaction to my stutter that I do not like, it's also the physical and mental exhaustion that takes place while speaking. If s...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsSeverity & Fluctuation
postr/StutterJun 29, 2019
26 points

Do you guys get exhausted by slowing down your speech?

Do you guys get exhausted by slowing down your speech? My main cause for my stuttering is that i talk to fast & don't take time to get my words together, but i noticed that when i try to slow dow...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & Professional
Energy & Biological RhythmsAvoidance & SubstitutionTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2019
2 points

I agree, it takes such a toll on us mentally and no one gets it.. even if the few of us do, it's impossible for a non stutterer to really get what it's like to have a obstacle to get over when orderin...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Energy & Biological RhythmsShame & EmbarrassmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterJun 18, 2019
2 points

Tongue “Twitch”

Tongue “Twitch” Sometimes after a long day or a lot of talking (sometimes the same thing), I’ll feel a twitch or “seizing” of sort right at the base of my tongue that physically prevents me from speak...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2019
5 points

Honestly this, people underestimate the effect that the body has on the brain,confidence, etc. It’s not enough to workout the mind but the body which fuels the mind, needs to be worked on as well for ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Energy & Biological RhythmsIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2019
5 points

Honestly what helps me is to working out and eating healthy as cliche as it sounds, but after doing it for a while, you'll both look good and feel good which will usually translate to confidence!...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Energy & Biological RhythmsHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJun 12, 2019
36 points

Does anyone else get the feeling that the word your trying to say is stuck in your chest/throat while stuttering?

Does anyone else get the feeling that the word your trying to say is stuck in your chest/throat while stuttering? I'm going to try and explain this the best possible way I can. I've stuttered since I ...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJun 3, 2019
1 points

Exercise has helped my anxiety a bit, but I don't believe it helps my fluency. I do a lot of cardio and weights....

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2019
4 points

Exercise is known to reduce anxiety and stress overall, two things which usually worsen a stutter. Keep at it, but don’t get down on yourself if it doesn’t last....

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2019
2 points

I know that my experience seems to be an outlier, but also consider that you may find yourself outgrowing your stutter like I did. I had a moderate-severe stutter all through grade school and early hi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2019
2 points

Hi, Ramadan mubarak and congratulations on your marriage. I have had same experience as you. Haven't stutter this badly in ages. I assume it has to do with fatigue and not thinking clear. Eid is ...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsCycles & Randomness
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2019
3 points

It’s very helpful it really shows you how little breath we’re using on the day to day I’m not going to say it’s a cure or a must do but it’s definitely a reminder that it’s perfectly fine to take in a...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2019
2 points

Good luck! Make sure to get plenty of rest/sleep. It helps me a lot when I’m well rested versus being sleep deprived, drowsy, and tired....

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological Rhythms
postr/StutterMay 23, 2019
7 points

Are you feeling out of breath? How many words can you speak on one breath?

Are you feeling out of breath? How many words can you speak on one breath? I do and I see many people speaking many words in a sentence without problem. When I try to do that I get out of breath and c...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterMay 16, 2019
5 points

I'm in a similar situation, I've been fasting on and off for Ramadan which has messed up my sleep schedule, and obviously hunger, thirst, and nicotine/caffeine withdrawal during the day. Today I could...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterMay 14, 2019
6 points

It happened today

It happened today Being mentally exhausted seriously causes me to stutter. Anyway we can reduce/stop it from happening?...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 13, 2019
2 points

I've been staying up super late the past week and I can barely fucking talk the next day. Need to get more rest....

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2019
1 points

This is a very bizarre question. Not exactly sure what is had to do with stuttering. What sources are you reading? Possibly your stuttering had impacted your psyche. The low muscle thing one ca...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological Rhythms
postr/StutterMay 11, 2019
30 points

Some thoughts and things that help me be fluent

Some thoughts and things that help me be fluent So I’ve had a moderate stutter my whole life. Recently though, this past month, I’ve been the most fluent I’ve been in a while. I wanted to share some r...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringEnergy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2019
1 points

In one line thoughts are not running faster than you speak . If you speak longer stuttering comes back ....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionEnergy & Biological Rhythms