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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
2 points

I think perhaps your approach (in your question) is not put together right. Allow me to elaborate: - • For one, I don't think it's a good idea to tell ourselves "don't think about stuttering". We do...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2020
1 points

i don't think it's offensive. Although, i find people who think they got it all figured out about us offensive and complete asshole, "you should just practice talking", "talk slow ur brain is too fas...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
4 points

Best one is YOU HAD YEARS OF SPEECH THERAPY yes as a child. I’m a teenager and it’s harder lmao Also had the “ speak properly “ one...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2020
2 points

I mainly try to put my self in most social situations I can to practise, and it seems to be working so far!...

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postr/StutterJan 16, 2020
18 points

Going on a date tomorrow night. Any advice to lessen the anxiety?

Going on a date tomorrow night. Any advice to lessen the anxiety? Met this really cute girl online the other day and our chemistry over text chat is really fun and lighthearted. We're going out tomorr...

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commentr/StutterJan 16, 2020
2 points

As I’ve gotten older I’ve noticed my triggers of what worsens my stutters. I know certain letters/ sounds will always cause me trouble so I’ve tried to avoid saying certain things. Or certain situatio...

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postr/StutterJan 16, 2020
2 points

Find You’re Fluency

Find You’re Fluency (This post was inspired by a dream I had after receiving a lot of positivity from this sub) I think the answer to true fluency is finding your voice through a separate medium. I...

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postr/StutterJan 15, 2020
10 points

Just found this sub reddit, finally got a place to rant about my test score

Just found this sub reddit, finally got a place to rant about my test score https://imgur.com/dDekBTa So I recently took the TOEFL exam, and bombed the Speaking section – no surprise there. Only prob...

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postr/StutterJan 15, 2020
3 points

Stutters helping stutters- Non profit advice?

Stutters helping stutters- Non profit advice? Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice into somehow getting into an organization or possibly starting my own organization to help fellow stutters. I w...

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postr/StutterJan 15, 2020
9 points

Do you ever have "bad weeks"?

Do you ever have "bad weeks"? I've started a new job a couple of days ago and since then I've only had bad days. My stress and my anxiety is high and I can't barely talk to my workmates, which leads m...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2020
3 points

Yep. Keep a journal and write in there every once in a while. It helps to get my thoughts straight, and I don't dwell as much anymore about whatever I write down....

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postr/StutterJan 15, 2020
13 points

Excellent communication skills requirement in jobs

Excellent communication skills requirement in jobs Currently looking for a job as I've finished uni and almost all jobs require you to have excellent communication skills. Its really frustrating when ...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2020
4 points

I get it. We've all been there. It's easier to not say anything then stutter. The only way I've managed to deal with it is to just push through it. I just think I'm just going to stutter and people ca...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
1 points

before presentations, i tell my clasemates that i have a stutter and that this is gonna suck for both of us but please be patient. that part is almost scarier than the actual presentation, but it some...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
9 points

write. even if you cant speak fluently, you can write. it may not be good, but who cares. it always helps me when im frustrated with my stutter....

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
1 points

Hmm I chew a gum sometimes, but never noticed speech improvement. I will try it and hopefully not choke myself with gum in the middle of stutter lol...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
1 points

I can empathize. I went to school for political journalism. The word that still trips me up almost every time is “Republican.” It’s also a word that’s used about every third sentence in my field. Th...

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
1 points

I definitely feel this !! I literally only talk when I have no choice. Sometimes teachers aren’t so nice on me lol....

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commentr/StutterJan 14, 2020
6 points

at school, i tried so many times to "ignore" my stuttering and just speak up. To this day, it feels like i can't complete a sentence without stuttering at least once so i just keep my mouth shut. My m...

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commentr/StutterJan 13, 2020
2 points

I'm so sorry! in 4 years ago, I did a presentation with 2 classmates. I already narrowed my part more than once. and even then I couldn't find synonyms to all words. so I was there, spoke 3 words and ...

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