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postr/StutterAug 6, 2019
3 points

I woke up one day and inexplicably started stuttering.A month and a half later and the problem has persisted and, in some respects, worsened.

I woke up one day and inexplicably started stuttering.A month and a half later and the problem has persisted and, in some respects, worsened. Allow me to provide context.If I sound at all vain or prid...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2019
1 points

I got into a writing group. I figured, if I can't physically articulate myself, I could at least write. So I joined the creative writing club. There I met less judgmental, equally angst-y artistic typ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 6, 2019
1 points

I actually used to feel like that and also still do sometimes, but at age of 10 I picked up a hobby which is football in my case and kept on training and as I got better and playing with other people...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
1 points

Yea, I felt the same way when my family did this to me when I was a child. Not helpful at all, especially when speaking slowly doesn’t make a difference. I would tell them....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
1 points

I could avoid blocks somewhat... But if I am stuck on one letter.... Its hard to let go......

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
3 points

Number meals always give me the best feeling. Build your own sushi where you have to say each part for every roll on the other hand......

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterAug 5, 2019
3 points

Swallowing spit before talking to crush and people. Does anyone else do this?

Swallowing spit before talking to crush and people. Does anyone else do this? When I stutter I have a tendency to kinda spit and it can make things awkward. So now I have a habit of swallowing all my ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
3 points

I find reading from the menu helps, but since not every counter has a separate menu, and I'm too blind to see the menu board behind the counter........

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
3 points

Ya, me too. Or I just hit a BIG block and stare at them and at the menu. 😂😂...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
2 points

Demoralized, yes, but you won\~! You ordered. Sometimes, I find it helps to either glance down at the counter, look past the person's head or at the menu on that first stutter. If I'm going to stutter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
3 points

Oh yes it does. That evil akward silence, I myself think like what do they think? Tho they think I'm weird? But then I just try saying something else and it works...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
1 points

I read somewhere that it isn’t helpful when other people tell you that you should speak more slow because this creates pressure. So maybe your friends and family could avoid doing that?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
1 points

Mmh so for you it makes no difference if you speak fast or slowly? Did you get the same amount of blocks, no matter if you speak slow or fast? I can sometimes avoid blocks when I speak slowly and conc...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
2 points

calm down. you’re ok. drink water, text some friends. try not to talk right now; you’re panicked and that’ll make your stutter worse. Try find some useful resources to help....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2019
1 points

I have a similar experience and what I noticed and took away from high school was when I found my niche group, I felt confident which minimized my stutter. Keep the confidence up buddy...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2019
2 points

Try to write the presentation script and read it out loud when doing the presentation. This helps me as my stutter dominantly due to the inability of structuring my thoughts (especially when nervous)....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2019
1 points

You don't have to talk to anyone to get food. You can use hand and facial gestures (including the very common pointings and noddings and shakings) to get what you want. :) I mean, just in case it sti...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterAug 3, 2019
3 points

Postmates is v dangerous for me. Taco bell delivered to my door and I don't have to talk to anyone!...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterAug 3, 2019
1 points

Maybe plan your schedule so you can have enough sleep. I'm happy for you that sleep helps with your stuttering. For most of us nothing seems to help. Ha.....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Energy & Biological RhythmsAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterAug 3, 2019
28 points

I see stuff like this and think of times when i was younger when I opted to eat gas station hotdogs because i wouldn’t have to talk to anyone to get food.

I see stuff like this and think of times when i was younger when I opted to eat gas station hotdogs because i wouldn’t have to talk to anyone to get food. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life