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commentr/StutterApr 1, 2022
34 points

This is the absolute foundation of overcoming stuttering. 👇👇⁣ ⁣ Without this I wouldn't be speaking freely and effortlessly for the last 3 years. 👇⁣ ⁣ 💧 Learning to not resist your stutter. ⁣ ⁣ We...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2022
9 points

Wow. Good on you for complaining. sometimes people can make a joke in a good natured way, if they see we are not too upset about it. there was a time on a speaking course when we were outside doing c...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Advice OfferedVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2022
6 points

Owning your stutter to me is just not paying attention to it. Unfortunately it’s just something that we have to deal with, and we just have to accept it. It’s okay to feel embarrassed when you stutter...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2022
4 points

In my opinion we can do the following: \- ask yourself: why do you doubt that you speak fluently? For example "because I cannot do it alone, I have the belief that I need more". Keep asking why: why ...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2022
6 points

Aww thank you! When I try to hide it its throat blocks but today I was just letting it happen. No one cares except for one lady who looked at me like I grew 3 heads, but I don’t care. My stutter kind ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2022
5 points

Thank you! I’ve never heard that before. But wdym exactly? How’s my stutter sound compared to yours? When I hide mine mines more of a slowly awkward stutter. But if I just let it be (like this video) ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2022
3 points

It took a few minutes but and sometimes it’s hard to keep it up. It’s really hard to explain but instead of pausing and holding a throat block, I would force myself to repeat the word until I could sa...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2022
1 points

Congrats, that is the goal. Can I ask, how did you get yourself to let yourself stutter? I'd like to let it rip if I could, but my brain says go but my body still holds back....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2022
2 points

Yes! It helps me to vo vo voluntary stutter. This way I can show myself that it's okay to stutter, I feel more in control, and the other person hears that I stutter....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2022
1 points

it's okay if they know you are cool with it usually if you are close to them. sometimes if i'm having a particularly bad day for blocks it's better to laugh at it rather than just stare at them trying...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Humor & Community ToneVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2022
2 points

If you can talk mostly fluently while alone, then practice making calls to random stores, doing involuntary stuttering and then keeping them on phone for a few more minutes - politely pretending to be...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2022
2 points

You bring up great, thoughtful points and questions. I'll try to answer all of your questions, but I'd be more than happy to chat about this further if you want to drop me a line. >When you were ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2022
1 points

> It's within me " I realized that normal speakers do not get caught up on every detail trying to get out words, how to set up the most fluent sentence" -> I agree, we focus on accepting stutt...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social JudgmentVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2022
2 points

I'm not sure how I feel about the term "happy stutter" (for me it's more a non stutterers mindset) and you'll have to give me a better explanation about what you mean by "removing stressors" I'll te...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionHope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2022
1 points

Desensitizing yourself is key. Get a ton of reps in low stakes scenarios or with people you will never see again. Omegle is a great idea!...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2022
11 points

Stuttering on purpose has been one of the most empowering challenges I've done in my journey to have effortless speach. It allows you to see stuttering/peoples reaction to it from a clearer perspect...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2022
1 points

I think making a YT channel could be great fun, it's something I and a lot of friends do and to be honest it's all our own little quirks that make for great edits. The best way to make something that ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindset shift
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2022
3 points

Today has been okay! I haven’t really been out in the world yet but im sure Ill get through whatever comes up. Ive been trying to lean into my stutter when it does happen & it actually makes it ea...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2022
0 points

Personally, "just talk" can be an advice that recommends not to avoid speaking situations (at least that's the first thing that came into my mind when I read this). If you have a very severe stutter, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2022
4 points

Oh, I can relate to that and as a stutterer myself I can suggest the following: - Do not sweat it that much - Do not try to hide it from the audience - Be open about it - Eventually you realize that ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure