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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
2 points

That is what I have been asking myself for years. I don’t have a stutter (most of the time) but I have what’s called cluttering, so all my words come out in one big jumble. People say “why don’t you j...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
2 points

This might not be a stuttering thing, and I don't quite feel comfortable saying anything concrete about it, because I'm no expert. Could we be dealing with a behavioral maladaptation or something? I ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
2 points

I agree with the feeling feeling it makes a atmosphere of awkwardness however I push past it. If you act like it didn’t happen they’ll probably move on. I learned that no one cares that much....

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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
2 points

No I meant, I take opportunities to speak more rather than avoid, so basically I've setup a speaking quota system where I would randomly ask people random questions even if I know the answer. I can ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
6 points

In my experience, avoidance reduction is the worst thing you could do. For years I was amazing at hiding my stutter. I had friends for a few years that had no idea how bad my stutter really was. I wou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
10 points

So how much does anxiety excaberate stuttering

So how much does anxiety excaberate stuttering So basically like the norm I am one of those people who do not stutter when alone, talking to pets, talking to Alexa/Siri. Or talking to my younger sibli...

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commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
1 points

I relate to this so much, I also stutter with my name i can’t say dha, and my name is dhaval, you feel embarrassed when you can’t say your own name, it’s hard to live with that,I also feel so much str...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
4 points

I am a stutter myself this is how i feel everyday, living with stutter is hard, it’s mentally exhausting, and frustrating all the time, try to bring in much positivity all the time for coping with dep...

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postr/StutterFeb 24, 2020
13 points

Need some advice

Need some advice I don't know how to start but I'll try my best. First of all sorry for my English. I'm a 26 years old male who has a stutter. I've been struggling with this since early childhood an...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
2 points

I struggle with both. There have been times when I knew the answer and chose not to speak up due to my stutter. There have also been times when I could not avoid a particular situation and my stutter ...

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postr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
13 points

Struggling :(

Struggling :( Hey, I am 23 year old Somali male currently working in retail (boring asf) I am mainly writing this post because I am at breaking point and need to do something before I destroy my life....

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
2 points

Ehhhh this is different for everyone. I would normally say no, I don't like it because sometimes you will get the word wrong and it turns into a akward guessing game. I think it's more polite to not i...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
5 points

ya I would just ask them how they feel about it. I personally hate when people do that to me as it feels like they are taking my ideas away from me. Plus, what are the odds that they guess correctly? ...

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postr/StutterFeb 23, 2020
8 points

stuttering tips: How do to ya'll push yourselves to talk during moments of uncertainty

stuttering tips: How do to ya'll push yourselves to talk during moments of uncertainty lets face it, we all are no strangers to those moments when we sweat bullets. Moments when we know for certain th...

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commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
1 points

I hated it. The part where you have to pick up the phone is bad enough. But I got better because I memorized what I had to say. But I have a trick I pretend the line was bad and I could not hear what ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
postr/StutterFeb 22, 2020
2 points

Need some help

Need some help Sorry in advance for the long read. ​ Hello, first time posting here, I am from Sydney Australia and a have a mild stutter, I was just wondering how I would approach my pro...

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commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2020
2 points

I stutter more in person. When I use the phone I tell the person that I have a stutter and appreciate your patience. Which helps me to relax and I can do things that I would not do if I was talking to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2020
3 points

one of my classmates in high school thought a i was just rapping bc of my stutter. it was weird at me at the time but still funny to look back on and think about....

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commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2020
3 points

My dad did that to me. He said i should just move my hands as if I'm turning some records....

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commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2020
2 points

I wouldn't say it was cringy, though. It's rather efficient delivery - but then again, we're more familiar with those spots than most people are, so they're more apparent to us still. It would be int...

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