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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2019
3 points

This guy knows how to stutter. ​ I'm about the same age and in a good job. Though I feel my career was hindered at the beginning, it was because of my \*fear\* of stammering. &#x200...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterMar 13, 2019
3 points

I can relate - I've been in the business world for almost 20 years (I'm 41) and have been in the situations you describe. Some ideas that some to mind (not sure if any of these would help): * Is the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
postr/StutterMar 12, 2019
3 points

I'm in trouble peeps

I'm in trouble peeps Obvious throwaway. I have had a stutter my whole life. Severity depends on the day but I would generally categorize it as mild to moderate. EXCEPT MY FUCKING NAME. I stutter badl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2019
1 points

My high school class is reading Shakespeare right now zzz Every time there are more roles than people willing to read, the teacher uses a random selector to choose. The amount of anticipation is over...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2019
2 points

As usual I just rehearse the material so much I don’t need notes and can just talk from the hip(might only be a danish saying), so it went quite well since I can choose my own words but still say what...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2019
1 points

I do the exact same. My vocabulary is extensive and I use this to my advantage when I can't articulate as I want to. Round table introductions are the worst and the nature of my job requires it ofte...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2019
2 points

very true, in my experience, the things you dont do because of fear of stuttering, these are the things you should do intentionally, this really helps, the fear in the mind is the main reason, and sp...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
2 points

Practice, practice, practice. I cannot tell you how many speeches, presentations and interviews I have absolutely aced solely from rehearsing in front of a mirror. Albeit nerve wracking AF during your...

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Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
2 points

If he is like me my stutter gets worse when I am anxious and I have fairly severe but mostly manageable social anxiety. In my experience he should just make it known he has a slight speech impediment ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2019
3 points

Feel and be as confident as you possibly can. That's the best action you can possibly do between now 5 days from now. Practice your lecture with friends/strangers if needed to build that confidence....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2019
1 points

The first time I had to teach a class I was so nervous I couldn't speak. That was about five years ago. Since then I joined Toastmasters, and continued teaching. I won two Toastmasters speech contests...

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Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & CareerHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2019
1 points

I struggle with this too, I have to prepare myself but even then it still comes out like uhhhh yes sir ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2019
2 points

I usually write out a “script” of what I’m going to say, so I have something to follow instead of winging it. Of course that only works with making appointments and more formal calls. ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2019
41 points

"We are going to go up and down the aisles and each read a paragraph." (furiously calculating which paragraph I was going to have to read and rehearsing)...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2019
5 points

In the past when my stutter was much more visible, I would tell the interviewer early on that I have a stutter that is worse when I'm nervous such as in interviews, but it doesn't affect my confidence...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2019
1 points

Me, i do not stutter at all during presentations(given that im prepared), but when i talk to ppl, i stutter sometimes, i kinda have it under control but i still do from time to time....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 19, 2019
5 points

Performing a poem

Performing a poem I have a moderate to severe stutter (depends on the situation) and I want to share some inspirational stuff: my school yearly hosts this little event called "poetry and music" and th...

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2019
1 points

Hey! Sorry for the insanely late reply. I think presentations in general, whether in front of the team or in front of your classmates, are always anxiety inducing. We also have clinical practicals in ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2019
2 points

You have practiced this many times so you are confident in the facts you are presenting so be confident in yourself. You’ve got this (can never be said too many times!)...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJan 18, 2019
8 points

Clearing the IELTS with a stammer

Clearing the IELTS with a stammer 33/M doctor here. I got selected to a pretty coveted job abroad after an exam and interview. However, the medical licensing mandates an overall IELTS score of 7. 5 wi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesSchool & Academic Life+1 more