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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2017
2 points

I tried this, and I felt pretty anxious and weird for the week that I did it. Let me know if you fare any better!...

Meds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
Harmful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 25, 2017
1 points

I tried l-theanine in the past. It helps a bit on the anxiety side so maybe it helps some people with stutter issues triggered by anxiety....

Emotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStimulants & Caffeine
postr/StutterOct 25, 2017
10 points

stutterer from china

stutterer from china Senior from a not so bad college in china.only 5 people in my profession(material physics) still got stutter when making presentations required by our courses. I feel guilty and ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2017
1 points

keep us updated, it will be interesting to hear how it goes! full disclosure, i'm pretty skeptical about quick fixes like this, but it doesn't hurt i suppose. as one of the other posters noted, there...

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Harmful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social JudgmentSituational Variability
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2017
1 points

I go and talk to people but I'm worried about making friends or even finding a date because no one would want to be my friend because I'm weird for this. I can't find a job because I'm not applying be...

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Friendships & BelongingEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2017
7 points

When I was in elementary and junior high, I had this happen too. Then I went to a new high school and went deep into a depressive, anxiety-ridden state. Since then, asking to read aloud causes me to s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2017
1 points

How did you do this and any tips/advice for me? I am usually calm and know when to control my emotions but in some moments like interviews or ordering food when I'm under pressure like a time constrai...

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commentr/StutterOct 22, 2017
1 points

Interesting, thanks for sharing your experience. I googled a bit and found this : While glutamate is the brain’s most important excitatory neurotransmitter, L-theanine binds to the same brain cell re...

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Situational VariabilityStimulants & CaffeineAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2017
1 points

It's really just helps with anxiety, so it makes sense how it'll help with speech problems. Wally world and Walgreens sells it, and I know CVS would have it also. ...

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commentr/StutterOct 21, 2017
1 points

Your resting heart rate is HIGH. If you are in high school can you go to your nurse? If you are older, can you try a free clinic or something? Please take the steps to take care of yourself ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 21, 2017
10 points

Taking L-Theanine fixes my stutter

Taking L-Theanine fixes my stutter Background - I'm a 23yo white male, and I've had a stutter since around age 13-14. It's gotten a little easier to manage as I've become more extroverted in the past ...

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Situational VariabilityAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
postr/StutterOct 18, 2017
4 points

My stutter popped up again unexpectedly, does this usually happen?

My stutter popped up again unexpectedly, does this usually happen? I used to have an awful stutter when I was younger, and it went away almost completely until last year when I graduated college. It's...

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Feared Words & NamesCycles & RandomnessAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2017
1 points

That's a good point! A similar sentiment was shared on the latest StutterTalk podcast episode. I did Toastmasters for a short bit of time, and I would get physically ill before going ... I ended up de...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
postr/StutterOct 18, 2017
2 points

First time posting on here - advice on situation or your tips/tricks on going through life

First time posting on here - advice on situation or your tips/tricks on going through life A little background about me - I'm a female in her early 20's who has a mild stutter but it's quite obvious w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
postr/StutterOct 17, 2017
1 points

Why do I always stutter with the same word? Any suggestions to avoid it?

Why do I always stutter with the same word? Any suggestions to avoid it? Hey guys. I'm 18 and I'm italian.. and I stutter. My stuttering is caused by my emotionality, so this means that there could be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesCycles & RandomnessAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2017
4 points

> I have pretty severe anxiety. It’s not caused by my stuttering Your stuttering certainly plays a role in your anxiety. I've been there man. Stuttering is at its root an avoidance behavior disord...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2017
2 points

I have pretty severe anxiety. It’s not caused by my stuttering, I’m just anxious all the time for no reason. I try to avoid situations where I have to speak because it just takes my already high level...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2017
4 points

If you have a lot of anxiety around phone calls, just practice calling to a lot of numbers (shops, etc.) and use sometimes voluntary stuttering. Your anxiety should lessen after some time....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterOct 16, 2017
2 points

How do you improve your speech over the phone? Practice? Tips?

How do you improve your speech over the phone? Practice? Tips? It's one of my most major stutter/anxiety related issues and I want to lessen the negative feelings surrounding it. Has anyone here succe...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2017
1 points

I think about that every now and then but it’s just horrible in the moment. I get so nervous and panicky....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment