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commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
3 points

Oh yes it does. That evil akward silence, I myself think like what do they think? Tho they think I'm weird? But then I just try saying something else and it works...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
1 points

I read somewhere that it isn’t helpful when other people tell you that you should speak more slow because this creates pressure. So maybe your friends and family could avoid doing that?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
2 points

calm down. you’re ok. drink water, text some friends. try not to talk right now; you’re panicked and that’ll make your stutter worse. Try find some useful resources to help....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2019
1 points

Thanks, I'll try talking to my teacher in the morning about it. Unfortunately i've already talked to my partner about it and she doesn't really care, just told me to 'toughen up' and stop being a wimp...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2019
4 points

Speak to the guidance counselor. Say how you get bullied and everyone stares when you present. The counselor most of the time will speak to the teacher and arrange something. I wish you good luck....

Parent & CaregiverEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
School/Clinical AdvocacyAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2019
4 points

Talk to your partner and teacher privately about it and ask if you can be given time and understanding for it. I had a 15 minute presentation to do before and I spoke to my teacher that my stammer ge...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesPreparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 4, 2019
14 points

Presentation in front of the whole class

Presentation in front of the whole class I'm really glad i fond this sub, because i'm really stressed right now (i've been stressing for the last 5 days) since we have a geo presentation tomorrow. We'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2019
3 points

I hate introducing myself, especially in front of a bunch of people. I can see them all shifting awkwardly as they wait for me to say my name, and I know that this is the first impression people get ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterAug 3, 2019
4 points

I open every class with a 2 minute primer on my speech. It goes something like. 1. You'll get used to it. 2. If I get stuck, just wait. Take a break! 3. If you need me to repeat something, just ask. ...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 3, 2019
11 points

Gather around students, we need to pray for good icebreaker introductions this year

Gather around students, we need to pray for good icebreaker introductions this year 2nd year college student here, icebreakers/presentations are the bane of our existence. So let’s have a decent start...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2019
9 points

You cant let a *stutter* of all things stop you from living your life. It seems like the end of the world, I know. Some people learn to live with it earlier than others and that's ok. But please don't...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterAug 1, 2019
51 points

If I didn't stutter

If I didn't stutter I would stream and actually make money, because nothing would stop me then. I would actually engage in conversations. I would be the extrovert I was born to be. I would not see the...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyQuality of LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2019
7 points

Hi! I'm new to this community but I thought I would answer from my personal experience, since I also suffer from blocks very severely. First things first, the introversion is hurting you. I say this...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2019
1 points

In our country, to join the Indian army as an officer, we have to pass a service selection board interview (i.e SSB interview). Now since the interview is itself a 5 day process, we have to stay at ar...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & RehearsalPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterJul 31, 2019
8 points

I might have a stutter, pls help

I might have a stutter, pls help **PLEASE take everything I say with a pinch of salt. I haven’t seen a professional so I’m only really describing my experience; some of it could be accidental exaggera...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2019
1 points

if anything i think going for a job that does involving talking but not to the point where it will result in you not being able to perform the job eg: tech hotline helper. You cant let this stutter di...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindset shift
commentr/StutterJul 31, 2019
2 points

I used to do it. After a particularly bad stuttering incident I would dwell on it and keep thinking about it, making me more anxious and then those suicidal thoughts would creep in. Try not to get cau...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2019
3 points

I know Drew Lynch , but I feel that it's isn't the same thing as most of us , he acquired his stammer later in life , his speech issue don't carry all that negative thoughts patterns , anxiety and te...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2019
2 points

Kids become more self-conscious during towards the end of primary school and it peaks in secondary/high school. So that might be why it became more of an issue for you. There is a feedback loop betw...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesAnxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterJul 29, 2019
28 points

Impossible to appear confident

Impossible to appear confident Whenever I stutter , it makes it impossible for me to appear confident , Nature of my stutter is blocks mainly , so whenever I’m dealing with those blocks , my body aut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+2 more