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commentr/StutterOct 10, 2018
14 points

When you actually are an extrovert and want to talk but your stutter makes you an introvert...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterOct 10, 2018
7 points

What is best way to respond when someone points out that you are stuttering?

What is best way to respond when someone points out that you are stuttering? Title. I never have a good answer. I tend to just freeze, dumbfounded....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2018
3 points

il try not to cringe when those blocks hit the poor person on this show. ...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
postr/StutterOct 9, 2018
9 points

Books that go into detail on how to speak well?

Books that go into detail on how to speak well? I used to have a massive stuttering problem that I have now greatly reduced thanks to therapy and practice. I do not stutter in front of friends and fam...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterOct 8, 2018
9 points

Have to give a best man speech at my brother's wedding in less than a month

Have to give a best man speech at my brother's wedding in less than a month I am so nervous that I am going to stutter and embarrass myself in front of 270 people. I have never done anything remotely ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2018
1 points

I would suggest to follow pick up community for instance mainstream RSD - real social dynamics. I think generally people with stutter should trying to face and comfortable in high-pressure situations ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 8, 2018
5 points

A couple of things I wanna say about this. You don't have to believe me but I'll just say it anyways. You're going to hear yourself stutter a lot more than other people are going to notice you stutte...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentValidation & EmpathyAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterOct 7, 2018
27 points

I hate it when someone asks what my name is and they look at me like I don’t even know it while I’m trying to get it outta my mouth real annoying

I hate it when someone asks what my name is and they look at me like I don’t even know it while I’m trying to get it outta my mouth real annoying ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2018
1 points

Mild stuttering is very easy to understand and can be very controllable. In my case, all I do is just relax. I suppose you are scared of stuttering and you stutter and become even more scared... It is...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & BreathingSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterOct 6, 2018
3 points

I believe that I was born with one. I had meningitis as a child and that left me mute. I didn't say my first words until I was 4 years old. As soon as I started speaking, I had a stutter. I had spee...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringTherapy & Professional
Trauma & PsychologicalOnset & Life-Stage ChangesSeeking Therapy+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2018
5 points

Stress and excitement are the only things that make mine worse. Stress from work, meeting new people, having to say my name, repeating myself, speaking publicly, etc. Excitement when trying to share s...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2018
3 points

I wish I didn’t stutter. I’ve been shy my whole life, I’d really like to be outgoing for once...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2018
8 points

Sometimes my stutter worsen out of nowhere. It really annoys me. I think stress or anxiety may have an effect on it....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2018
2 points

You could stutter because you have a high level of anxiety. Work on increasing your confidence and the stuttering will go away on its own. ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
1 points

I’ve searched Psychology Today for therapist in my area, they all have their specialties. Prices vary depending on insurance and whatnot. I’m no expert but some may also be more flexible than others...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Seeking TherapyAnxiety & Social JudgmentTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
1 points

idk if he stuttered the first time he talked to me properly but i imagine so. we sat in the same group table in a class and i initially overheard him talking to my friend and agreed with his opinion, ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & ConcealmentDisclosure & Telling Others+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
2 points

I find if I'm the boss in a situation and people have to listen to me I'm alot better. If it's a one on one conversation with someone I don't usually talk to I'm really bad. I'd say that teacher must ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Power Dynamics & IntimidationAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 2, 2018
10 points

Does anyone else feel like they are cold and emotionless because of stuttering?

Does anyone else feel like they are cold and emotionless because of stuttering? I know the best way to reduce my stutter is just to be calm and collected, I feel it myself and I've been told that I co...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
1 points

It's a tricky line to walk but if I can manage my level of buzz I can have great nights where I speak really well most of the night. I'm married now and the biggest nights are usually dinner and a mov...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2018
1 points

For me after about 3 or 4 drinks my stutter goes away then after more drinks it comes back. Which just tells me that mines mainly controlled by social anxiety but once my motor skills start to be affe...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Anxiety & Social Judgment