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commentr/StutterDec 4, 2022
1 points

>I’m not sure if I deserve to called with word “Warrior Sorry to make you feel that way, I was just reffering to people of this sub. > I studied 1 year and then I didn't go again and I don't ...

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School & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2022
1 points

I didn’t drop out but I underachieved like nobodies business. I basically was depressed the whole time and did bare minimum. I regret this though and if you are in college do your best and fight thoug...

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Sadness & HopelessnessSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2022
3 points

I’m not sure if I deserve to called with word “Warrior” cus i quit from college, I was always present in the classes when we had drawing, but when they had lectures to talk, I never went, there were s...

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School & Academic LifeAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2022
1 points

Sorry to here that. Try not take it personally because we all know stuttering is overlooked in society. Your teacher was probably extremely awkward and didn’t know how to help you and they also had to...

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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2022
1 points

Ah yeah my stutter usually only gets me at the beginning of phrases and whatnot so just getting around the first sound can work for me, I can see how getting caught in the middle would make that idea ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2022
1 points

I really wish teachers understood.. They just don't. My teacher has a PhD in Communication and she claims to be the "Comm Queen" yet doesn't understand stuttering and how it works. It's really ridicul...

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Stigma & BullyingSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterNov 30, 2022
21 points

Nervous About Going Back To School For Nursing Because of My Stutter

Nervous About Going Back To School For Nursing Because of My Stutter Title basically says it all. I decided to go back to school for nursing in January and am having second thoughts because I’m afra...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic LifePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2022
1 points

I am glad that I at least have the ability to speak and I don't let it control my life. I only got some accommodation st school that were time related (eg getting extra time or no time limit), but bes...

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School & Academic LifeQuality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2022
14 points

As my speech therapist once told me, “Don’t let your stuttering control you. You should be in the driver’s seat.” I try to follow this advice as much as possible as a high school senior, and I have ha...

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commentr/StutterNov 29, 2022
2 points

I think if you’re more confident, you can reduce some anxiety you have which may improve your fluency. Too much anxiety makes you stutter more. For instance, if i have a job interview, I practice soo...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentHope & MotivationSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2022
2 points

Cool man, I‘m also studying law at the moment (about halfway through). What helps me a lot is to talk to my lecturers about my problem. For example I missed the first 4 sessions because I was too afra...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersSchool & Academic LifeAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2022
3 points

Thanks, this is good advice. I'll try to be positive like you said. Just a question, do you have advice for when you're in class and the words just won't come out? You've already given me good and hel...

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School & Academic Life
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2022
3 points

It was uncomfortable when teachers (and classmates) thought a stutter meant I was incapable of talking. I blame it on the lack of awareness people have with stutters....

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commentr/StutterNov 28, 2022
3 points

That's a good idea! We (as stutterers) don't want to admit that we have some kind of specialty. When I was having very important conversations with someone who could be confused by my stuttering, I al...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterNov 24, 2022
1 points

I'm sorry that happened. Is there a way to practice in that room, with some of your fellow students as audience? Practice practice practice. Good luck. PS I don't stutter, but my first few presenta...

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commentr/StutterNov 23, 2022
1 points

I occasionally do IG live bcs im a digital artist. For now i can only do it with my friend friend joining the live together. Just take any small steps. Just do it....

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School & Academic LifePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterNov 23, 2022
2 points

In my 1st semester of engineering, i had to do a presentation for the first time and i was scared shitless. Tried to ask the teacher multiple times to let me skip it but she didn't agree. I wrote a v...

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commentr/StutterNov 22, 2022
1 points

That’s just what happens sometimes. Sometimes our nerves just throws everything out the window. I’m sure it felt worse to you than anyone who was listening. Likely most of your class was zonked out du...

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commentr/StutterNov 18, 2022
3 points

University professor, here. Yes, 100% contact your campus disability office for an assessment. They will inform you of the types of accommodations that can be provided, as well as provide an official ...

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commentr/StutterNov 18, 2022
3 points

hey! i had the same issue as you, avoiding classes that had presentations and required participation. i reached out to the disability office at my university and got accommodations. i requested alter...

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School & Academic LifeAccess & Rights