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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2024
2 points

this is so accurate to my situation. ask me “where do you go to school?” “I go to school at [STUTTER STARTS HERE]”. It’s always the most important word. when it comes to dopamine, when I am on Adderal...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2024
4 points

Like speaking on the phone? Or just being on a screen too much? If the latter it sounds like they're just trying to get you to stop being on a screen too much lmao...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
postr/StutterMay 22, 2024
7 points

How do i start PRACTICING to reduce Severe Stuttering?

How do i start PRACTICING to reduce Severe Stuttering? I've been through a few speech therapists in the past and there was really no significant changes to my stutter but, i feel like it's close to im...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2024
1 points

I literally can’t get out my name when asked , ever .. it is soooo frustrating , I’m sorry this happened to you & yes I would report that manager ....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterMay 21, 2024
62 points

Anyone also so frustrated they just can’t express themselves?

Anyone also so frustrated they just can’t express themselves? I was in the restaurant with family and I wanted to get the dessert card (menu) and I didn’t have one at my table and my uncle had one and...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesFrustration & AngerBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2024
1 points

my first name is one of the most difficult things for me to say. I will get stuck 100% of the time...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2024
3 points

Wdym by online interview? I’ve never heard of that, just in person or phone calls. Is it like a video chat? If so this might not help but I’m pretty sure there are ai’s that can basically speak for yo...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerFeared Words & NamesPublic Speaking
postr/StutterMay 19, 2024
21 points

Stuttered saying name twice within an hour

Stuttered saying name twice within an hour Just had this happen. I met a new manager today, and when he asked me my name… I couldn’t spit it out and eventually started from “My name is …”. That did t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesExperiential AssociationShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
2 points

Yep. Nowadays I'm trying more and more to slow down and not try to force it out. I've found that trying to force it makes the block worse and worse. It's still a work in progress but I hope one day I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
4 points

I cant talk properly with anyone.Yesterday at an exam,I met my senior and he asked me who my class teachers were and I couldn't even speak the name of one and he laughed at my poor memory and went awa...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
School & Academic LifeFeared Words & NamesFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
4 points

Don't you have blocks now? If they are reduced how did you reduce them,I still block on my first name in high school...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
3 points

Ha! Thats a really good idea! I’m often able to get away with my last name a lot of the time, if I’m picking up an order or something, since my last name is not at all common. I’m also pretty fluent ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
3 points

For most people who stutter saying their first name is the hardest thing. Its still probably the hardest thing for me and I am now over 90% fluent. Try James Bonding it. Whats your name? my name is Sm...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
3 points

Im sorry to hear that, mate. Is it that bad? Do you also have issues spelling out your full name at first?...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
24 points

As you probably know, the most difficult thing for many people who stutter to say is their own name…...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
3 points

I can see that might make it harder. Even so, try saying it the way I described and you’ll see that it sounds very close. I hope it’s an improvement for you....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
4 points

Hey! I have the most issues with my first name too. Here are some things that may help; 1. Activate your voice before you start talking such as "Hi, I'm B" 2. Breathe out BEFORE you start the B soun...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
5 points

Exactly! This is what I went through in school. I feared the line 'introduce yourselves everyone' or 'What's your name' name name name and anything and everything that has to do with me having to say ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 19, 2024
3 points

My first name starts with a vowel, I can’t say vowels even trying easy onset. I just go by a nickname....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2024
2 points

My name is Baylee, it makes it a lot harder tbh. Because it could be misunderstood for sooo many other names...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment