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postr/StutterJun 5, 2022
9 points

I really wish there was a clinical diagnosis/difference between "stuttering" and "severe stuttering" / Stutter Rant

I really wish there was a clinical diagnosis/difference between "stuttering" and "severe stuttering" / Stutter Rant I'm sorry but when I hear someone say "millions of people stutter" I can't help myse...

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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
1 points

I feel almost the same things and have the same background. Stopped dreaming or pursue something in life because of my stutter and depression. I can't end my life right now because my family wouldn't ...

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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
2 points

I'm going through the same thing. My stutter has gotten so worse these past few years that I can't talk to anyone now. I've locked myself in. Cant even talk to family at this point and several therapi...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2022
2 points

I'm personally not having kids because I don't want to pass this on to anyone else but I totally understand the reasoning to want to have the despite it. If a scientific cure comes about I would but u...

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Sadness & HopelessnessAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterMay 27, 2022
35 points

I’m upset

I’m upset I know the logic here isn’t totally flawed but I don’t think it is… I’m a (27m) with no major health conditions in my family or with myself. I am fairly in shape, I don’t drink a lot, I do...

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postr/StutterMay 22, 2022
49 points

I feel like I will end up being alone forever

I feel like I will end up being alone forever So I (22 f) have stuttered since I was little. I would consider myself fairly attractive, I definitely am not a stunner but I look nice if I put effort in...

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commentr/StutterMay 19, 2022
3 points

How is this weird picture mocking legitimately depressed people going to inspire anyone? Stuff like this completely ignores that the most impactful stuttering is *blocks* that are basically mini-pani...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesSadness & HopelessnessAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 16, 2022
10 points

I disagree with this, I think happiness is relative. My stutter has basically ruined my life, I've been suicidal because of it and still have these thoughts all the time. Just because some people ha...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
postr/StutterMay 15, 2022
35 points

I don't like complaining about my stutter

I don't like complaining about my stutter Everytime i complain about my stutter i do it for a comedisn effect and when i complain/vent on reddit i delete it a few days later. And thats because stutter...

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postr/StutterMay 13, 2022
41 points

I don’t see future for myself anymore i feel that my speech is a disability now

I don’t see future for myself anymore i feel that my speech is a disability now I am really 20 years old now and I am completely without a future with nothing, my friends are now ready to apply to stu...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Helplessness & AgencyHiding & ConcealmentSadness & Hopelessness
postr/StutterApr 23, 2022
16 points

Life

Life hello all, i’ve been feeling very down recently i just feel like i haven’t achieved much in life and i feel that i won’t achieve much even as i grow older due to my mindset with my stutter. I say...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2022
1 points

I’m 22 and recently I stutter talking to myself been bad man I wish I could be like that I tend to take everything to heart...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2022
7 points

You are not alone dude :) just accept it, it is hard I know. I'm not fully done with accepting myself yet. But it's getting better. I have social anxiety and depression. Kicking it through every singl...

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commentr/StutterApr 15, 2022
22 points

I can't see the blessing man unfortunately. Stuttering has held me back tremendously in life. At 30 yrs old there's still no end in sight :/...

Emotional Experience
Helplessness & AgencySadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2022
2 points

It really depends on the person. The harsh reality for me is that it has gotten far worse as I have gotten older. I am 30 and hate myself and everything I am that involves my speech...

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Severity & FluctuationSadness & HopelessnessIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2022
2 points

Are you in a time of stress? I go through rough patches with my stutter, it really shows when I'm stressed out or depressed....

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commentr/StutterApr 4, 2022
1 points

I’m 21 and a male. I’ve stuttered my whole life and can’t say it’s done anything positive. It’s pretty much destroyed my self esteem and any chance of being in relationships cause I stutter and everyo...

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Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2022
8 points

What you’re doing is incredibly brave and so important. As Stutters we tend to live our lives in the shadows. We’re afraid tho have that conversation or ask that person out. Shame, embarrassment, se...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2022
1 points

That's what happened to me years ago when I started university. I started to miss lectures, avoid social contact etc. Eventually I surrendered and left university and started telematic studies in othe...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2022
1 points

Came to say this. Like you said, it sounds like depression. Stuttering alone won’t cause depression, but it certainly contributes. Seek help, there’s no shame in it. You have to do what is best for y...

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