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Same here. Any lengthy conversations (when I'm lucky enough to get one) leave me feeling like I've just been waterboarded. Just watching that video was exhausting! It seems so dumb that he (or *we*) c...

So does it mean that we are capable of the same fluency infront of anyone if anxiety and stress is taken away ?...

My kid has all three. First letter repetition is his most common. The block sucks because the listener isn’t sure how to respond and their reaction adds to the stress. So it’s the awkward pause, the...

Stress, self confidence, alcohol, be having gotten laid within the past month, etc...

I recommend you go to a speech therapist who deals with stuttering. They can help you deal with the emotional aspect of stuttering by practicing "acceptance". It would do wonders for you And your outl...

For me, stress is a huge factor. When I’m more relaxed, or around people I feel comfortable with, I speak much more fluently. On the other hand, when I’m meeting new people. talking to strangers, or a...

I see. That's neat! They don't think you're nervous? Did that catch you off guard? If someone said that, I would run and cry. I'm just so uncomfortable with it and idk if I'll ever be comfortabl...

I'm sorry about your situation. I've been exactly where you are, and often still are. Feeling frustrated, alone, and wondering why I deserve this. *No one* deserves this, we here just drew the short s...

>What did I do to deserve this? NOTHING. It's not your fault! IT'S. NOT. YOUR. FAULT. What country do you live in? Those attitudes from the people around sound incredibly ignorant. Is there a lac...

From crying so much this morning, my eyes still hurt

From crying so much this morning, my eyes still hurt Hi all. Thanks for your replies in advance. I posted a while ago on here detailing my situation but I need some more advice. I had a mental breakd...

Here's a realization I think many stutterers try their hardest to ignore. To someone unfamiliar with stuttering, it's very very weird. It looks like a mild seizure. The day of my interview when I pull...

I personally have trouble listening to other people stutter at all, and it's even worse in media....

I kind of understand what you mean. It might be similar to what I was taught - easy onset? Have you heard of that? It's like saying the first letter in a very loose way but to me, it doesn't sound nat...

That’s good- you’re a step ahead of me :-). Fear and shame. They are so hard to let go of. But so freeing when we can actually do it. I still struggle with it and my struggles are easier. So yeah,...

It's not. I need all the support, encouragement, and advice I can get. Well, I didn't want to work for the company anyway so yeah but ever since then, I've been scared that I will get that same type...

Yeah I agree but I am having a hard time accepting it or what are the exact steps I need to do. I said "I accept my stutter it's okay" but that's not enough. Idk if it's my embarrasment or shame that'...

Does anyone else get uncomfortable when there's stuttering in films/TV?

Does anyone else get uncomfortable when there's stuttering in films/TV? I just recently watched The Last Jedi, and for those of you who who haven't seen it (don't worry no spoilers) there's a minor ch...

Hmm, imagine you met someone with a very high pitched squeaky voice that made them difficult to understand. Maybe it's a defect in their vocal chords but they never talk about it and you never ask abo...

Excitement and stress are really close in the brain. Can you think of a way of rechanneling that stress into a more positive emotion? Can you make a game plan with anyone at work? I know some peop...

So what did you do and what worked? I choose work that doesn't involve much talking but the thing is - how can I get past the interview? I mean I do well when I'm comfortable and I'm fine with my pare...