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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2025
1 points

Well, that's disappointing. I hoped it would be a passive assist, but speaking to a beat is impractical in many situations....

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2025
2 points

You're doing great my man. I would say read book and talk to yourself. And talk to random people. These helped me a lot....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2025
1 points

I didn't like it because I couldn't fully focus on my conversation (I kinda don't mind my stutter honestly, if my brain wants to stutter I won't fight it most of the time), I felt like my speech wasn'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalEnergy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
2 points

I am. I feel your situation. It will get easier if you practice more. If giving briefing, have a script or talking points help. Ask your doc for Zoloft meds if you want to try. I find that incredibly ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
3 points

I train and present at work. Since I stutter, I practice the hell out of my presentations. That helps me cut the fat, clarify things and answer questions before they are asked. If I did not stutter...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
3 points

It was useful at the time. You can also try it with sound using a Bluetooth headset instead of vibration. You will hear ringing in your ears at regular intervals. Distraction and external timing can r...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Assistive DevicesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
2 points

I always thought that doing ONLY speech therapy has diminishing returns. For me, any improvement lasted only in the beginning. You need a booster to your confidence also. Pick a skill or habit that h...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
1 points

Not sure it can be just this. I stammer much more badly if I'm reading text than speaking without text to read from. Although it could be - if I practice the cadence of a line to read (e.g. for presen...

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Anticipating StutteringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
2 points

You aren't the problem. Don't belittle yourself! I used to relive my embarrassing moments also, as I had an especially problematic stutter when publicly reading. In the back of the car on my way home;...

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Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
6 points

Hello, I see a lot of similarity between you and the past version of me. I managed to beat my stutter and achieve a "worry-free" one. I also went to speech therapy for a 1.5 years. The thing I found o...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2025
5 points

Happy that you found something that works for you! I also did and for me that was fitness(weightlifting) and a lot of practice at home. If anyone is interested, DM me....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
postr/StutterJan 14, 2025
131 points

I am Finally Free, I found a solution to my stuttering!

I am Finally Free, I found a solution to my stuttering! Hey everyone, I just wanted to share an incredible discovery I’ve made that has changed my life and hopefully, this could help others too! I’v...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Assistive DevicesFluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2025
1 points

I tried to find that exact clip but found this is instead. Very helpful. I also like to follow how Matthew McConaughey uses his voice and hand movements to tell stories. Whenever I had a bad word, I o...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2025
6 points

Ya I rap and I speak infront of large groups and I use a trick like kind of us Melodic tone and be a little dramatic with pronunciation i did years of speech therapy.. BE PROUD PLEASE...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2025
2 points

It’s the same for most of us. Some people do use it as a remedy by singing certain words they struggle with by extending the word as they say it. However, it can come across as a bit odd to many peop...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2025
2 points

Started with Benetalk's(paid app I know but work expenses it) speech recorder. I found on calls for work is where my problems really heightened. It has taught me to speak more slowly and trust that, f...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesEmployment & CareerBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterJan 13, 2025
2 points

What exercises HELPed you

What exercises HELPed you So basically I'm writing this to know what exercises you guys have tried to reduce or control your stuttering and it actually worked? So I have two weeks off and I really ...

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Advice RequestsFluency TechniquesSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterJan 13, 2025
50 points

What helped me after 40 years.

What helped me after 40 years. I stuttered for 40ish years, couldn’t even say my name in public, order off a menu, etc. went to multiple teachers and classes. Nothing worked. I watched a video clip o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterJan 13, 2025
1 points

NEW research study (2024, August): "Characteristics of attentional focus of movement among adults who stutter"

NEW research study (2024, August): "Characteristics of attentional focus of movement among adults who stutter" Below is a summary of this research: [link](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3828...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPropositionality & Weight+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 13, 2025
5 points

Here’s what I’ve observed after 40 years of working with PWS. They are typically wired “to go fast.” Using fluency or “handling” techniques is a temporary overlay that often works for a short while… ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency TechniquesSchool & Academic Life+1 more