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postr/StutterAug 30, 2019
20 points

I Feel so Alone

I Feel so Alone I'm 16m, just moved to a new high school (junior BTW). I've never been good at making friends, and my family moves every 2 or 3 years, and I stutter very badly. Im pretty smart, but in...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2019
2 points

Aw geez, I hated school for many reasons, and my classmates were anything but helpful. Hope this doesn't come across as preachy, but try your best not to let them get into your head. It's much easier ...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2019
1 points

I’ve had a very nagging voice in my head tell me that I can’t advance in life with a stutter. My biggest dark cloud over my head tells me that I’m not suited to be a father, or I’m not qualified for a...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Helplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2019
2 points

Yes, this. It's happens to me in school with classmates all the time, and I'm just so pissed of for the rest of the day....

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2019
7 points

I feel you. To alleviate the anxiety, surround yourself with people who will not judge you for your stutter. I am fortunate to have respectful friends and family members. :) I like people who are pa...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2019
1 points

Hey man, please don't do this. Get a therapist. That's what I did. I know it's hard. I know people laugh. I get anxiety too. But it's not worth throwing your whole life out. And it gets better....

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Advice RequestsAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2019
1 points

Cause people aren’t stupid. If he was rude to you stuttering means he knows you stutter and just doesn’t give a fuck. Anyway mentality like that should be hated if you are in that situation....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2019
6 points

I can 100% relate man. I had a guy ask my age, I paused before I said it, then he was like "did you forget your age lol". It's frustrating but ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯...

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2019
1 points

Just imagine not being able to breath. The struggle is real to talk. Then imagine people staring at you while its happening, how comforting is that!!...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Physical TensionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2019
6 points

Please dont kill yourself because of a stutter. I know how painfull, frustrating, depressing a fearse stutter can be. I've had this myself. But through a very good therapist u can definitely learn to ...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterAug 29, 2019
15 points

Experience I just had

Experience I just had I’m at work (OS assistant, clinic is closed so I’m just answering phones and BSing), and the phone rings and it’s a man named Dan trying to schedule a cleaning. I have a stutter,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
postr/StutterAug 29, 2019
45 points

Things I'm tired of Vol. 1

Things I'm tired of Vol. 1 People asking me if I've forgotten my name when I reply with "uhhh" or take to long to reply when asked. How people just move on with the conversation like you didn't even ...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Listener ReactionsAnticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 29, 2019
1 points

Has anyone tried celexa or anafranil for stutter?

Has anyone tried celexa or anafranil for stutter? Hey so I’ve been diagnosed with bunch of stuff: depression, GAD, SA. And I’m currently on Lexapro but the main thing I care about in a drug is how muc...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Medication InquiriesAnticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2019
3 points

Yeah, same it's awkward. Ngl, I don't like hearing others stutter as it gets awkward lmao...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2019
2 points

I have experienced this. And I know the stand up comedian you’re referring to. He’s wonderful, and totally inspiring. But there are times why I get uncomfortable watching. I think it’s because I pictu...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2019
1 points

I just graduated last year (thank God) but I had a business class for two years where the main goal was to properly present in front of investors for a potential deal. We had to present in front of t...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 27, 2019
4 points

Dread.

Dread. Grad school is something I’ve *really* wanted for a long time. Despite having several things working against my application, I worked my ass to get into a prestigious program, and I’m super exc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2019
1 points

I'm currently 19 years old and I've always had a stutter. My parents got told that I'd grow out of it, but of course I never did. When I was little, I was definitely aware of my stutter and would do i...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2019
5 points

I'm sort of in the same boat here buddy. I'm a 19 year old girl who graduated high school in June, and I've realised I need to start taking some responsibility. I, like you, never call somebody since ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
postr/StutterAug 27, 2019
3 points

Finding a part-time job while stuttering?

Finding a part-time job while stuttering? Hey! I graduated high school in June and am now taking a gap year, planning to earn some money and taking an individual university course on the side. I've ne...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career