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"Before we start class, let's introduce ourselves"

"Before we start class, let's introduce ourselves" Anybody here hated this the most about the first day of school? I think this is something we can mostly relate too haha. I remember having a class wh...

Thank you! I'm mostly afraid that people will think of the 'common' kind of stutter or stammer. The kind that everyone gets, associated with nerves and uncertainty, rather than the kind I have. ...

Thought about stuttering and having conversations with people

Thought about stuttering and having conversations with people I noticed that sometimes my friends talk to others and not to me. Sometimes they look at me but I often felt ignored and lonely. I asked m...

If you're among the very high percentage (90% according to [this](http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/isad10/papers/rasskazov10.html) particular study) of those who speak mostly fluently when alone, you can in...

I don't really have any pain, but I notice that after I finish speaking, I am usually out of breath or not breathing properly (especially if I stuttered). I tried to speak slower, but it is so hard to...

Questions for stutterers and relevance to The Stutterer

Questions for stutterers and relevance to The Stutterer Hi, I am an undergraduate student tasked with the project to learn how a piece of film or literature that we studied is applicable to the real w...

Ah, you are speaking colloquially. This is a subreddit for people who stutter (i.e., meet criteria for a diagnosis of stuttering). As in a persistent stutter under most conditions. The words you are u...

Stuttering and speech impediment are two very different but related concepts. A person can stutter without a speech impediment. For example, if a person goes on stage and is unable to properly speak ...

Stuttering is not a social anxiety issue. Yes anxiety can exacerbate a stutter, just like how anxiety can exacerbate pretty much everything. No one knows what causes stuttering outside of brain lesion...

Most people use stuttering and speech impediment interchangeable so it causes confusion. Stuttering is a social anxiety issue. Speech impediment is a neurological condition wherein you involuntaril...

Is it a neurological problem? The research I have done has pointed more toward a social anxiety problem. But in my experience no one really cares about my stutter just as long as I am kind and respect...

Same problem. I'm usually fluent too , i don't stutter much and when i do i'm pretty good at hiding my blocks with "uhms" and such, but anxiety is an hard enemy to overcome...self-esteem issues too. ...

We've all been there/are there. Seeing that you're usually fluent, i guess it has to do with anxiety when talking to your higher ups. I'd focus on this anxiety and what causes it. As for any form of a...

Sick of Anxiety Stuttering getting in the way of my job

Sick of Anxiety Stuttering getting in the way of my job Well this is just a rant really, would like some tips from anyone but I feel like as long as I have anxiety I'll continue to have my stutter. I'...

I haven't been clinically diagnosed as having social anxiety, but I'm always on edge and avoid social interactions. I imagine I'm on the low end of the spectrum. My nerves are always shot, face is reg...

Your right, I was thinking of Valium. Still, SSRIs come with danger as well. I wouldn't take them unless it's a last resort. Monitor your side effects closely. I used to have terrible anxiety when I ...

Social anxiety, for me, doesn't go away by putting yourself out there. I expose myself everyday and this is my last resort. It's just a tool to take the edge off. Also, prozac is an ssri and is relati...

The best way to cure anxiety is to do those things that scare you. Anxiety is caused by avoiding situations. Benzos are super dangerous drugs, be really careful....

Who has experience taking Prozac?

Who has experience taking Prozac? My doctor prescribed prozac for my anxiety, however I am curious to see if anyone here has had experience taking it. I have heard that it can cause stuttering or incr...

I don't think so. You know what's going on, you're used to it. A stranger has no clue how to act or what to do. Look at all the threads about "How would you like me to act" threads....