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commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
0 points

the point is that now I'm telling the world that I'm working on my "cure" while I actually want to work with people like you to refine my method. "Is there a supplement or a medication" no man, no s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
2 points

There isn’t a best way. A conversation is a conversation. It’s pretty obvious that when he or she stutters to not make a big deal out of it. You can ask if he has a stutter but say it in a “wow I am s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionValidation & EmpathySelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
2 points

The main thing I've found with presentations is to not have a script too rigid. If you plan out every sentence and use keywords to remember what to say next, you feel obliged to say those words and ma...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalPropositionality & Weight+2 more
postr/StutterOct 27, 2019
9 points

Help

Help I'm at the point in my life where I feel worthless and like I have no one. My mom says to go away and figure out how to stop stuttering when I try to talk to her. I might be getting disqualified ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
postr/StutterOct 27, 2019
4 points

A piece of advice for you.

A piece of advice for you. Yo. I keep hearing how hard it is for us stutters to date. From stuttering, to lack of confidence, anxiety, to not knowing how to make someone understand. Well. Lucky for yo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
postr/StutterOct 27, 2019
1 points

Tips for other people’s stutter affecting mine?

Tips for other people’s stutter affecting mine? I’m sorry if this has been asked already. I’m new here. I’m 20 and I’ve had my stutter my entire life, like nearly everyone here. My stutter has alway...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
-1 points

"Your original post was nothing but a veiled plea for people to DM you for your cure" Nowhere in any part of my original post did I ever invite people to dm me. Yes, I commented on someone's comment ...

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postr/StutterOct 27, 2019
22 points

I'm a student, I tried debating today and I can really use some moral support.

I'm a student, I tried debating today and I can really use some moral support. Where I live there is this debate competition that is huge in my country, for the first time they are hosting an English ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
4 points

You’re not sharing your story. Your original post was nothing but a veiled plea for people to DM you for your cure (which you’ve also said outright in other comments—which directly breaks the rules of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionNeurological & BrainMedicalization / Neurodiversity+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
1 points

I understand it's a bad long term habit but it's the only thing that somewhat works for me at the moment. I don't care if it's short term as long as it will help me pass interviews....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
1 points

I used to scratch myself on my thigh. Still have the marks. Luckily my stutter got much better not worse otherwise........

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
8 points

Just to be sure that you don't develop fatal habits, I have to remark: This self-induced pain is not a method you should be getting used to. As a novelty distraction, it may seem to have effect, but y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionSide Effects & Risks
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
-5 points

Thanks! but which part of my argument do you think is not accurate? That stuttering is a learned behavior? I think the argument of stuttering is not a learned behavior can to some extents be refuted...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionNeurological & BrainTrauma & Psychological+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
-3 points

"Stuttering isn't a learned behavior" It partially is. The actor of King's Speech developed mild stuttering due to the fact he really tried to mimic the behavior of the stutterer during the movie. "...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
6 points

I second this. Stuttering isn't a learned behavior, although the secondary behaviors associated with it are. And it isn't something that can be cured so much as controlled. I think the last paragraph ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2019
6 points

Congratulations for working really hard on being in control of your stammer. ​ >since we know that stuttering is a learned behavior That's one of the many (dangerous) misconceptions a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2019
7 points

I particularly enjoy this on the phone with no visual cues so I have to keep filling the dead air with ums so I don't get disconnected....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
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postr/StutterOct 26, 2019
5 points

I have two presentations on Monday

I have two presentations on Monday Like the title says, I'm gonna have to do two presentations in one day. I'm trying really hard to be confident and not let the anxiety get to me but everytime I reme...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterOct 25, 2019
48 points

I actually forced myself to call a restaurant

I actually forced myself to call a restaurant I'm somewhat proud of myself I wanted to step out of comfort it wasn't too bad except when telling them where I live and nameI mean it took 2 minutes is t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterOct 25, 2019
11 points

I am a 23 year old female . I am a 6th year medical student who stutters

I am a 23 year old female . I am a 6th year medical student who stutters I am a 6th year medical students . The fact is i have a moderate stutter which really holds me back from speaking in morning re...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more