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commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
7 points

I did a couple years ago but since then, Ive managed to change my view on my speech. Yes, our stutter won’t go away. But why should we also be cursed with constant negative self talk, isolation, depre...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
123 points

From the reaction to your stutter you can detect an asshole in 10 seconds...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions
postr/StutterOct 4, 2025
1 points

When I stutter while talking to the girl I like, I feel like I don't have any chance with her

When I stutter while talking to the girl I like, I feel like I don't have any chance with her ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
1 points

1. Good. Gym and maturing (life experience and constant learning) 2. No. self therapy has though. you just observe and understand your stutter. experiment with everything until you settle o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2025
1 points

My self-image isn't that great tbh, even though my fluency has greatly improved over the years. I am still the shy, quiet guy who has a hard time approaching women and speaking up in crads. (like a c...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
1 points

I'm down for an honest conversation. You are most certainly allowed to be sad or angry. No where did I suggest otherwise. How much of your time are you spending sad or angry? That's something only yo...

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Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
5 points

Why am I not allowed to get sad or angry about it. I want to be charismatic and personable so badly but I can’t be no matter how much I try. I can’t go up and approach women I find attractive. I can’t...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
1 points

Hmm. So I’m 35. I still stutter. And I get where you’re coming from. I also get what the OP is trying to express. Of course, everyone’s condition is different and nuanced. For myself, I’ve found that...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
2 points

Weirdly enough and perhaps illogical, I found facing my stage fear surprisingly rewarding during my stuttering journey. Riding the adrenaline rush and something similar to high or cliff diving. Discov...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentSuicidal Ideation & High Distress+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
2 points

💯 Hated when they were announced. But…. I got through them. Practicing infront of a mirror, relaxation and stress-reducing techniques immediately beforehand....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
1 points

It depends, it helps me get the word out and know they are helping me but part of me knows they are secretly judging me inside...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
2 points

It was a deadly fear when I heard we would be doing a reading or a verbal presentation. My ears flare up, I'm dripping sweat, my palms get sweaty, and I feel my heart in my throat....

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
postr/StutterOct 3, 2025
4 points

Phone anxiety…

Phone anxiety… I’m currently working as a Teacher Assistant and at times I need to answer the phone for the classroom and relay the message out loud to the teacher. When I’m about to answer the phon...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & StoppagesFeared Words & Names+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
1 points

Oh, I think the physical part is also caused by mental problem because when losing self confidence or some negative experience will cause our brain to become easily nervous and thus we will have socia...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
1 points

Dude. That. I don’t want pity, and in my mind, I’m screaming “You’re not better than me! You’re not smarter than me! You’re not more confident than me!” It’s insidious, and does incredible damage psy...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
3 points

When I noticed that my levels of fluency were vastly different depending on situation and interlocutor, I realized that If I wanted to improve, I needed a holistic approach. Focus on the physical but...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Energy & Biological RhythmsMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
2 points

From 17th October 2024 until 27th July 2025 I insanely fluent like myself couldn't believe this me and I'm this fluent. On 27th July at night I slept and woke up 28th I'm totally another person....I'm...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
6 points

Yeah, when I’m upset or talk to girls I would feel very stutter. I’m so painful that I want to kill myself...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
10 points

For me it comes hand in hand with social anxiety. I need full mindfulness, zero stress, and control over the speed of my speech to not stutter....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2025
9 points

Thank you for your words. I very much share that last part about desensitizing yourself from public speaking. I have been in academic debate for the last 4 years of my degree, was vice president of th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more