Search

postr/StutterSep 22, 2019
3 points

Help...

Help... So this is the situation. I can speak perfectly fine at home in front of my family and barely stutter. But, when I am in social situations with strangers, my stutter comes up. Also, when I'm g...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2019
2 points

Thank you so much for your words, I appreciate the pragmatism :) Yes, my stutter is on the bearable side. I’m not immobilized by it, but some days are better/worse than others (of course). At the end ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2019
3 points

I have been there and I speak more fluently when teaching a class I associate that with trying to speak up in the classroom and being more forthcoming and confident in front of those who are inferio...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 21, 2019
32 points

I’m going to be teaching a small class this quarter at university and I’m terrified.

I’m going to be teaching a small class this quarter at university and I’m terrified. One of my professors reached out to me to help her with instructing this quarter. She’s teaching a large (120+ pers...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifePublic Speaking
postr/StutterSep 21, 2019
8 points

Introducing myself in a group setting

Introducing myself in a group setting Hey guys, I’ve started university in Dublin (Trinity College) about 3 weeks ago I’ve been having an amazing time so far. I’ve obviously had my ups and downs with ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2019
1 points

Same thing here , After I got hired , I got to engage in conversations with alot of people and conduct presentation and meetings which in this case I feel anxious , consequently my stutter would be wo...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness
postr/StutterSep 20, 2019
5 points

Have an interview in 3 hours and I’m nervous/excited.

Have an interview in 3 hours and I’m nervous/excited. I’m applying for a spa attendant position for Gene Juarez spa and salon. I really want the job but am a littler nervous my stutter will get in the...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2019
5 points

Well its not true if ur stammer is really severe. U can see how other roll their eyes and avoid u. So u tend to avoid these situations...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 20, 2019
12 points

Wtf how do I get through language talking tests??

Wtf how do I get through language talking tests?? The teacher is gonna grade me on hesitations and stops... she wants us to be fluent... except it's impossible for me to be fluent. What do I do?...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2019
1 points

It's not actually weird but very common in people who stutter. You describe really well how you can be pretty fluent with friends and people you know but not with strangers or large groups. The more c...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFluency TechniquesSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2019
3 points

I'm late 30s, entrenched in the corporate world, have been promoted multiple times despite my stutter. I, too, stutter most in front of my managers, but not nearly as much as I used to. I think the s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation+1 more
postr/StutterSep 19, 2019
36 points

Your Fuc*ed

Your Fuc*ed So I read a post on here yesterday about someone who called 911 and saved someone's life. As a person who stutters I can relate to the anxiety that the anticipation of calling 911 can brin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 19, 2019
2 points

I’m in high school and I get so much anxiety when I have to work on a project or something with someone I’ve never talked to in that class. Presentations are even worse I always hear people laughing a...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2019
7 points

I feel you completely. Not saying it’s right, but in high school there were so many kids in the class who’d be like “oh I’m so scared to present,” and I couldn’t help but think “big deal, get over it ...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2019
6 points

I do that too. My sister and girlfriend get pretty bad anxiety sometimes, but none of them stutter. They get nervous in certain social scenarios and think they're not going to be okay, whereas I'm her...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterSep 18, 2019
60 points

I can’t empathise with non-stutterers that struggle socially

I can’t empathise with non-stutterers that struggle socially Is anyone else getting into this phase of gradually becoming a bit dulled to other people’s social problems? (Specifically fluent speakers?...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2019
2 points

Hey, yeah I have had issues with job interviews. Had an interviewer hang up on me once because he thought the connection was bad when in reality I was blocking. We have good and bad days and honestly ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkMeds & Substances
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2019
1 points

Yes, my own name (Dylan) but with the technique I have learnt, it has worked wonders. I’ve been on the programme almost a year and I’ve realised it’s more situational, for me anyways, being on the spo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2019
1 points

I called the police because of a rather personal thing. I stuttered worse than ever and then they asked if i had drugs or something...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2019
1 points

Hello OP, I'm doing software engineering in university and have very similar severity of stuttering as you (completely fluent casually but unable to speak when stressed/meeting new people). Can yo...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifeEmployment & Career