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commentr/StutterJul 4, 2019
9 points

You are a completely normal person :) ​ You don't have a stutter. ​ Yes, 'normal people' can sometimes stutter when they get nervous. You are 'normal people'. ​ ...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterJul 4, 2019
3 points

Advice Needed. Please Help

Advice Needed. Please Help Diagnosed as a non-stutterer 2 times but encounter speech blocking during high tension-inducing situations (interviews). ​ Im fluent in daily casual conversatio...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 3, 2019
-1 points

They probably don't experience stuttering the way you do. When they stutter, they probably don't get tightening in their chest, shallow breathing, high anxiety, block, and very much doubt they have ma...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Physical TensionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 3, 2019
1 points

My grandma has a mild stutter, but she is pretty good at hiding it so you can't really notice it unless you have a long conversation with her. Mine is a bit worse than hers though. We don't talk about...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsAnxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJul 3, 2019
3 points

I totally understand what you’re saying. I feel like I stutter more when I am thinking about it or worrying about it. I’ve recently started to be more open about my stutter. When I began grad school, ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 3, 2019
2 points

I cant so relate to that, all the question like where do you live and how old are you... You just sound like you are not sure...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJul 3, 2019
8 points

Emotions and Stuttering

Emotions and Stuttering Hello, I just recently joined this sub and it’s weird because I never before thought there were people going through the same shitty condition that I was, so there has never r...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 3, 2019
1 points

Same. I can't express myself the way I want to. Coupled with social anxiety, I hardly even express myself at all. I trudge on every day but the future seems bleak and that's fairly depressing to think...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSadness & HopelessnessAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2019
4 points

My dad had a bad stutter up until the age of 11 or 12 until he got over it through speech therapy. Now, his is barely noticeable unless he drinks a lot of coffee and does some minor repetitions. He st...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyGenetic & Family FactorsAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterJul 2, 2019
14 points

I’ve had a stutter all my life

I’ve had a stutter all my life And it’s just so frustrating. Having a stutter is bad enough but having a stutter AND a lisp, ugh.. Not only is every part of my life limiting but also this. In highscho...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+2 more
postr/StutterJul 2, 2019
13 points

Do You Struggle With Making Friends The Mainstream Way?

Do You Struggle With Making Friends The Mainstream Way? By mainstream way I mean the way which most people make friends - In the classroom or in the office, studio, or whatever. Most people will make...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2019
3 points

As a kid I was very embarrassed over my stutter when it comes to people I'm not close to so everywhere I was this mute werido. Now it's social anxiety and well I still think stuttering is my biggest e...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJun 30, 2019
5 points

Do you think stutterers have a higher chance of developing alcoholism?

Do you think stutterers have a higher chance of developing alcoholism? Whether alcohol improves your speech or not, I think it’s save to say that stuttering brings more difficulties in our lifes than ...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJun 30, 2019
2 points

I'm going through a divorce, having a hard time. I tried going to a walking Meetup group thing, Some of the group was from a divorce support group. I got there and went over to where they were standin...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 30, 2019
1 points

Oh yes it is mostly always worth the mental pain from the stuttering for the food😍...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 30, 2019
1 points

I'm such a fatso I can withstand the awkwardness of stuttering to a cashier even though my social anxiety stops me from doing most simple things socially. Because I know I will get delicious food....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 30, 2019
1 points

Sure, there's a mindset component that factors in more or less, depending on the person. But you can't call stutter an "ego" thing pure and simple. It's not just about the mindset....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2019
2 points

Honestly i don't think most men care, i never had any issues. Its honestly with other women especially when you trying to make friends...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Friendships & BelongingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2019
10 points

I feel that issue. I was pulled over by the police 6 months ago for a minor traffic violation, but then as I stuttered and physically struggled to respond to his questions, the cop asked me if I had b...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & RehearsalPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterJun 29, 2019
27 points

IT’S ME

IT’S ME The worst: when someone over the phone is verifying your information and asks for your social. S-iiiiiix “ma’am are you calling for someone else or yourself.” Then they proceed to ask you a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more