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commentr/StutterAug 2, 2018
2 points

The most helpful thing I’ve ever tried has been breath control. This can come through exercise (weights, running, swimming) or meditation/yoga. If that’s what you mean by mindfulness the. I fully reco...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2018
3 points

I have/had one. My parents bought me one when i was a senior in high school—probably when i was the darkest place I’ve ever been. I wore it for a few weeks. But, honestly, it’s annoying as hell. The p...

Therapy & ProfessionalIdentity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Assistive DevicesAcceptance & PrideEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2018
6 points

>My stuttering at work in USA is not as bad as here in my town . May be my conversations are not as personal as in my small town . My guess? You're stressed out. Being home is a stress, but also ...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2018
3 points

As a lifelong stutterer (now 39), being able to calm myself and lower my stress has done more good than all the therapy I went through as a child and teen. Practice yoga with your child, or calm bre...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2018
1 points

This is probably the correct answer for this. But it felt like if i could train on speaking for a longer perioud while fasting, i would easily learn to find the calmness needed to be fluent. But it wa...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJul 30, 2018
2 points

Just wanted to try it to see i would get any benefits. I learned that i eat to live, not live to eat, so after the waterfast i eat more healthy. I have allways been pretty healthy but now i took the s...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Energy & Biological RhythmsCycles & RandomnessOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2018
2 points

I tried cbd gummies. Honestly never saw that big of a difference. Bought 2 bags. Started with the recommended dose and felt nothing. Ate the second bag all at once and just got tired. ...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Harmful Med OutcomesSituational VariabilityEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2018
5 points

I mean, we're not addicted to using energy, but stutter is impacted by how much energy you have. If you slept like shit you'll probably stutter more than if you slept well. Not eating means not provid...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterJul 28, 2018
1 points

During a waterfast i could barely speak

During a waterfast i could barely speak Hello i did a waterfast for 5 days and during that time i stuttered more than ever. Does anyone have an idea why it was so? Maybe because stutteres are addicted...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2018
9 points

I can relate totally. The more I think about it the worse it gets. Lately I’ve been dealing with a lot of financial stresses which are causing me to have poor sleep and I feel like I can’t get a word ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2018
1 points

I'm a casual pot smoker and I will say, from my experience at least, that it affects my stuttering while I'm high (especially when initiating conversations) - but as long as I get a good night sleep ...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Energy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2018
2 points

I stutter a lot more when I am hungover because I am tired and thirsty....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2018
2 points

If I had to guess.. when I'm stone cold sober and I go into a conversation, I'm somewhat consciously aware and focused on having to breath properly in order to speak fluently. And that's when the ne...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
postr/StutterJul 24, 2018
2 points

After my first job my communication skills got pretty affected...

After my first job my communication skills got pretty affected... Hello everyone. I'm Franz. I'm 23 from the philippines. I'm just new to this sub and i just wanna share my situation. I've been having...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEnergy & Biological Rhythms+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 21, 2018
1 points

What happened academically. Did you skip classes after a stutter incident? You mentioned addiction. Coming off of addiction does have a period of depression or low dopamine. You body will adjust ove...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Energy & Biological RhythmsSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterJul 12, 2018
5 points

It's not pointless. Read out loud to yourself or talk about something you know. Even if speech is fluent when alone, it lets you realize the proper talking speed and when to takes a break for a breath...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Energy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2018
3 points

Try to yell using your diaphragm. I'm an MTI (drill sergeant) in the USAF & that's how we're told to yell to preserve our vocal cords. For whatever reason, I'm completely fluent whenever I have to...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightSituational VariabilityEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2018
2 points

Sometimes if I don't have enough air or I'm taking too long my chest tightens and it makes me seem out of breath....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Energy & Biological RhythmsPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2018
2 points

It took a long time for me to not think about when I speak. But I still have bad days and have to focus on it more. It is difficult to get into the habit of doing it because you are trying to do some...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Energy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2018
2 points

Hahaha will give that a try. I see that if I practice talking alone or record myself, I get better but it must be a daily thing. Thank you I will try the singing and breathing lol....

Causes & Variability
Situational VariabilityEnergy & Biological Rhythms