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commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
2 points

Don’t stop talking to people. As hard as it is, not talking will make it worse and will definitely make you feel like more of an outcast. Look into speech therapy if you can....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
2 points

I really relate as mild stutterer who can be very fluent for long periods. Its super stressful when it starts to come back and its hard to build coping skills because as soon as I start to figure out ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
1 points

If you mean tricks to manage in conversation, then practice back up techniques. Things like having a partially sing-song or monotone voice to get you past a block, or back up replacement words can hel...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
2 points

I totally understand your situation and how you feel! But severe stutterer's can have some awful problems of their own that us "mild ones" don't have to deal with at all. The issue is a lack of know...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
2 points

When somebody says the word that I’m trying to say then somehow I’m usually immediately able to say the without without a problem. So him saying the word after you said it may not have necessarily mea...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
12 points

as a person who have blocks!!it is annoying when ur face freezes and no words come out!!! my friends "say that again until i say without blocks" they help me a lot!!they give me time!!i talk to my fri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
2 points

Thank you for your perspective! I've always heard people say that they hate when people guess the word they want, so it's good to know that's not always the case. I tried it once with him but he said ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
3 points

To some extent yes, I wish people knew I stuttered immediately. I have mild-moderate stutter which is worse in certain situations like introductions, ordering things. Obviously people often say "Did y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2019
1 points

Don't give up, you're not alone! It's a battle for all of us and it does get easier as you get older. My stutter was a lot worse in my teenage years and it was only when I started to accept it, get pr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionValidation & EmpathyHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2019
1 points

It’s film for my school and will be played at a huge event in front of basically the Creme de la Creme if the city. So, not a superstar like that, but a superstar in my on little world of academia....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2019
4 points

I don’t know how to tell you. But, I can tell you for sure I am totally with you. I have been dealing with my stuttering for a long time. It’s embrassing. Because all of people expect me to say as nor...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2019
9 points

You're not alone. It's a lifelong battle for most of us, even if it becomes more tolerable as we age. I think the first step is acceptance. Then you realize that it shouldn't define you, then you'll b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionValidation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2019
2 points

In response to your bonus question: If I’m taking a long time to say something I prefer people to look down towards the floor. I know it sounds weird but if they’re looking at me I feel more awkward a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionListener Reactions
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2019
1 points

But you also dont know that it was. Its hard being "like us" but next time maybe start with it and then it wont be any problem. I promise you that...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2019
2 points

Some might now, and some are at a place that it is the anxiety that is preventing it from improving. It is a vicious cycle, and for some practice and failure public speaking and more practice are jus...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
3 points

My God this is just way too real. The amount of times I’ve just stood there with my mouth open like an idiot trying to say any sound at all and absolutely nothing coming out so I just end up not sayin...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterJul 24, 2019
63 points

JUST SAY YES.

JUST SAY YES. 1.This semester, I had an oral presentation- scored 98% - highest grade ever- with two really chauvinistic or racist or just bullies or just idiotic groupmates to boot. 2. Said yes to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+2 more
postr/StutterJul 24, 2019
6 points

It just gets worser and worser every day!!

It just gets worser and worser every day!! i have tried reading newspaper aloud,but it doesnt help my stutter!!its a pain to talk to my family and to strangers too!!!guys please help i wanna talk with...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
1 points

I don't leave voicemails mostly because I can't act like I just couldn't hear the other person on the phone for a sec when I got a block 😂...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2019
1 points

Been stuttering my whole life (25 years) best solution I found so far is just go out of your comfort zone then more you do it then easier it becomes. Even though it's f.....g hard...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Hope & MotivationAvoidance & Substitution