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postr/StutterJun 2, 2020
7 points

DAE often stutter because their brain isn’t sure which word to use, do you have tips on how to combat this?

DAE often stutter because their brain isn’t sure which word to use, do you have tips on how to combat this? E.g: “I had a really h-“, (and then my brain can’t decide whether to say horrible or hard) d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & WeightBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2020
9 points

Slowly IMO. I have been practicing this technique: When I know I am about to stutter, I stop and take a deep breath through the nose, think about the word I am trying to pronounce as calmly as possibl...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 31, 2020
8 points

This definitely happens to me. I very rarely even attempt a joke anymore, and when I do 75% of the time I regret it anyway....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterMay 30, 2020
7 points

Any techniques for getting over habits caused from stuttering?

Any techniques for getting over habits caused from stuttering? I used to tap my foot or hands or something to keep time while I talked to make it more musical. Now for some reason I’ve developed a con...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2020
1 points

In classes where discussion was mandatory I would never remember any of the content. On the contrary I've found trying to focus more on these other things instead of my stutter has helped me stutter l...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifeAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2020
1 points

I used to stuttered from a very young age (when my dad left actually) until 10 and then it came back from 15 to 21-22. Worst thing that could happen to me back then was to read something out loud at h...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Strategic Swearing/CursingRoles & PerformanceAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2020
5 points

Yeah it is true most of it and another thing is when we try to share social memories i can't and i stutter badly doing that i can't understand why, does anyone relate to this...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Experiential AssociationAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2020
1 points

I'm in the exact same situation as you. Because of the lockdown I've been spending much more time around my family, which has somehow made my stutter worse. Whenever you speak to them, ask them to be ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceParent & Caregiver
Avoidance & SubstitutionHome Support
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2020
4 points

I forget to use my techniques around close friends and family because I know they don't care so I don't even think about mitigating it. So I end up stuttering worse and getting frustrated....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterMay 30, 2020
17 points

Why can’t I use my techniques around my friends and family?

Why can’t I use my techniques around my friends and family? So, I obviously stutter; but lately it’s been getting worse and I don’t know why. Now, my parents, friends and girlfriend know I stutter and...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 30, 2020
2 points

I aquired my stutter or stammer in my adolescence. It was hell for me, people didnt unterstand, i didnt understand. I was extremly self conscious about it and tried to control it, reality is that it m...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 29, 2020
22 points

Setting up the expectation for your stutter to vanish is setting yourself up to fail when you don't meet that expectation. There's nothing wrong with being hopeful and excited, but it's easier to get...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
2 points

I seemed to grow out of it. But instead of stuttering, I pause in between sentences and take about five seconds to say what I really wanna say...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
1 points

I'm going to keep it short and simple. I stutter since I can remember. I always had a terrible time reading outloud and talking on the phone. I joined a book club/study group over a year ago with some...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
1 points

I stopped caring about stuttering and it really helps. Now i can basically read to people and have conversations if I am saying stuff I want to say. I find when I am having small talk conversations th...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
3 points

TL;DR , Started to stutter in gr.4 , now in university and have become adept at hiding it due to stuttering at the beginning of sentences. As well as just losing the stutter naturally. Oftentimes do n...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2020
8 points

Can I answer, kinda? Still improving though! I wasn't sure when it started but it's definitely since young. I have a very sheltered upbringing and rarely talks to anyone other than my family. My pare...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2020
1 points

Yeah, I really am! I shudder to think the effect it would have had on my education and career if I couldn't give presentations and whatnot. It's bad enough that I struggle talking on the phone and avo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPublic Speaking
postr/StutterMay 27, 2020
2 points

AP Chinese - Only Speaking

AP Chinese - Only Speaking The AP languages exams have been converted to only speaking... and the first time I took the exam I got stuck and flustered constantly. Hopefully this time it goes better. A...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2020
1 points

Word substitution when you don't feel like you can say a word. Ordering what's easy to say Not what you really want. Not being able to say your own name. Choosing to stay silent. Feeling like your no...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more