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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2022
1 points

Stop thinking about “which words you will block on”. It can be any in some circumstance and it could be none in some circumstances. Your block trigger is “having to talk and probably blocking at so...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2022
1 points

look into the Mcguire Program. it helped me 20 years ago. it helps with the physical side of overcoming blocks and tackles the emotional / anxiety side. well worth the money, and a lifetime of support...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2022
1 points

I forget to explain about creating steps and switching between them. An in step 3 where you don't visualize but speak like a non-stutterer, you use an anchor (or fluency feeling)...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2022
1 points

Did you try this? \- speak to your mother, while visualing you are alone (you will not stutter) and do this for 3 days straight \- speak alone and read out loud alone while visualizing you speak to ...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2022
1 points

Try this: \- speak to your mother, while visualing you are alone (you will not stutter) and to this for 3 days straight \- speak alone and read out loud alone while visualizing you speak to someone ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2022
1 points

maybe you can try out different exercises: if you don't stutter when you are speaking alone, try this exercise: 1. speak to your mother, while visualizing you are alone (start with eyes closed) you...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2022
2 points

Have you ever tried the intentional stuttering in public? I find it really limited in usefulness in private therapy sessions too...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2022
1 points

Regarding your questions I try to answer them. In my opinion: **Question 1: Did you go to speech therapy and when?** Yes, in primary school, high school and University ​ **Question 2: W...

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Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesPositive Therapy Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2022
7 points

I think we should use our legs to walk up to people and stutter on purpose, and have a smile on our face. And that will desensitize us to our stuttering😁...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2022
1 points

Why would you purposely stutter? Don't you realise you are continuing building stuttering memories and compounding the problem. I had a severe stammer and now speak fluently thanks to the Lee Lovett...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2022
2 points

I actually wanna try this but I'd feel awkward doing it with friends and family. I assume avoiding doing it in front of them and just strangers wouldn't work out so well...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2022
1 points

Yup, but eventually you become more and more desensitized until it doesn’t become a real stutter....

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2022
1 points

Sounds like the Dave McGuire Program would be a great fit for you. They have a self-help book on Amazon called Beyond Stammering: The Dave McGuire Program for getting good at the Sport of Speaking.” ...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2022
7 points

I’ve tried it, but almost every time, it turns into a real stutter!...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2022
2 points

it can really help. I did it as part of a course. "deliberate dysfluency" they called it (I couldn't say that hard d sound though!) you can also do it as a repetitive block as in bah... bah... blur. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterSep 19, 2022
27 points

Stuttering on purpose

Stuttering on purpose Today I started stuttering on purpose while ordering food to desensitize myself to the fear of stuttering, but I started laughing!! “C-c-c-c can I gggget a mmmmeatbbballl sub” ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2022
8 points

My one cat used to rub her face against mine whenever I forced my words out and could see my distress <3...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2022
4 points

Yes I'm okay talking by myself. Although sometimes talking to myself or reading can be hard. I have 4 cats and talk to them occasionally and yess I'm super grateful they don't judge. Such wonderful an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2022
2 points

I used to stutter around my dog. Even though I know he's not human, there's a subconscious tendency for me to view a living creature as being able to judge me. Don't worry, you aren't broken. Many of ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2022
4 points

Can you talk okay only by yourself? I’m really thankful that pets like your cat don’t judge. I’d rather talk to it more than talking to human beings, lol....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure