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commentr/StutterFeb 17, 2019
5 points

I’ve had many similar experiences. For example once in religion class in was asked a question and the answer was “muslim” and I was there for about 10 seconds (though it felt like a minute) just going...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterFeb 16, 2019
8 points

answering questions during class

answering questions during class well once i was in economics class, and the teacher asked a question, and i immediately knew the answer in my head. then when the teacher addressed me to answer the ...

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Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2019
1 points

Its really disappointing that i don't stutter around my younger brother who is 4, but have blocks when ordering food, asking for directions and general anxiety. What sucks the most is when I know im i...

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commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2019
2 points

I also have issues with clenching my jaw at all times. I think for me, it's a lot to do with constant anxiety, especially in social situations. I don't even notice I'm clenching my jaw, but I'm almost...

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commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2019
1 points

I notice that for me, it snowballs, too. When I start out my work day stuttering, it just seems to get worse and worse as the day goes on, even if I try my hardest to calm down and speak slowly. Bei...

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Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2019
1 points

Like all things, practice makes perfect. Having lengthy conversations is no exception. First of all, though, I can already see that you have built up a mental resistance to longer conversations. This ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2019
1 points

A long conversation is just a bunch of short conversations. Try to look at it that way. I feel like the biggest problem with my stutter is avoidance. I have to keep on my self not to avoid talking. ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2019
1 points

I find that I do the same thing. I feel like my stutter has conditioned me to have short responses in conversations because I dont want to stutter. But now I just force myself to say what's on my mind...

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commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2019
1 points

Wow, that sounds like such a terrifying moment. I really hope the doctor is right and hopefully it remains the same size. ...

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Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2019
2 points

Agreed. Stuttering is what you do when your trying not to stutter. Understanding this is easy, rewiring your brain to not fear speaking or certain words is a different story. It's a process....

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Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2019
11 points

This is purely psychological. You can't say the word did specifically because you're have a huge amount of fear for the word. Start saying it (with stuttering, yes) and then give it two weeks and you'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
1 points

I take xanas before any presentation in class, or any occasion that i feel i will get very anxious, it does help with the anxiety and i stutter less sometimes, but to be honest at times i dont feel an...

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postr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
55 points

I have a stutter and am running for student council

I have a stutter and am running for student council My stutter first appeared when I was 11 years old and has stayed with me ever since. I use to let it control me as I was afraid to order food at res...

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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
1 points

I've tried it with both shrooms and LSD. It personally gives me slightly more anxiety (or more of a general unease) when I'm out in public. ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
2 points

If he is like me my stutter gets worse when I am anxious and I have fairly severe but mostly manageable social anxiety. In my experience he should just make it known he has a slight speech impediment ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
5 points

He's really lucky to have you, it's clear how much you care about him. It's not easy to change the opinion you have on your stutter when you've been viewing it as an horrible thing for most of your ...

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Validation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
18 points

How To Help Significant Other who Stutters Before A Public Speaking Event

How To Help Significant Other who Stutters Before A Public Speaking Event Hi everyone! My significant other [29 M] has to read off names for a ceremony tonight for an honors society in front of about ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
postr/StutterFeb 14, 2019
2 points

Microdosing

Microdosing Does anyone ever tried microdosing? I personally never done this, just curious if this could reduce your anxiety and depression maybe it can slowly cure your stuttering. I personally fou...

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commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2019
2 points

Do you feel like your stutter is situational; eg in certain anxiety heavy situation your stammer is exponentially worse? Or is it constantly the same level?...

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Cycles & RandomnessAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2019
2 points

One thing that I have found in my interviews that worked well is confidence, finding your “trigger” sounds (mine is words starting with H and sometime F) and avoiding them when you get nervous or feel...

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