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Avoidance does hurt long term more than it helps. Also, my check-ups usually involve hearing tests, where I have to repeat what i hear. Writing would slow things down a lot. Definitely write a list of...

I can see where you're coming from. You will probably still need to speak and answer some questions though. If you write things down I guess it would help to make things clear and easy to read like ma...

Couple tricks for you. Maybe try a soft stutter. Plan on saying your name with with a soft stutter, whatever sound it starts with. That keeps you from either blocking or prolonging the stutter. “Hi m...

Well I was implying beforehand. Just write everything out at home because franky they'll be able to read everything that I need/want to say several times faster than I can say it verbally....

Yeah I thought about doing that. The thing is, it won't be instinct, and it'll be hard to make it. What if you don't have paper next to you?...

Oh okay I get it now, I'm stupid lol. Don't write all your things down LMAO. Own it up with confidence....

Maybe when I was hosting a pub quiz one night and I blocked on World Health Organization and all the participants, maybe like 30 people, looked at me confused, unable to understand the question. I jus...

Yeah I see what you mean, I also only meant when you really can’t talk. Sort of like a back up thing....

I think personally the worst thing is when I’m trying to say something in class or in front of people and I can’t even make a sound or say anything and I just feel so stupid. People are generally okay...

I feel like I am more introverted with it, but I'm still extroverted at heart so I go and do fun stuff with friends. For example on the 4th of July I went to a fun little barbecue with like 15 of my ...

It really hinders communication and socialization. Ive been known to be a very funny, charismatic person on the occasions where my stutter isnt bad. And when I have the perfect sentence in my head, i ...

Back when it was really bad (It is for the most part gone now). I would absolutely avoid talking to people. There were also other much more serious reasons why people did not want to hang out due to m...

My stutter definitely has ups and downs also. It’s kinda like a sine curve. Interacting with strangers is probably the best way I’ve found to combat the social anxiety that comes with a stutter. As yo...

This happened to me when i first got to my job and last year around this time. You have to relax your throat. Practice prolonging the first word of your sentences, making an h sound before you say wor...

Yes I agree. The last two days for some reason I've felt such insane anxiety when someone asks me my name that even a calming breathing technique has not worked. It's the only thing which holds me bac...

I’m in university and I’ve had similar issues. You know what’s good, everyone has heard you at your worst. Now You don’t need to be super concerned about when u do experience blocks in front of your c...

I was quiet for a long time and I was thought of as being uptight or closed off to people. It's only in the last year or two that I've come out of my shell. Small talk is a huge thing and what I've f...

I do but I've learnt coping mechanisms and ways to try to control my blocks and avoid words I know are difficult. It sucks but it could be worse!...

I feel you :) I don't do small talk either. When I try to, I either end up stuttering or saying something completely bonkers! ​ You \*could\* grab the opportunity to say that you are app...

Yup people behind the counter at places I go think I'm rude because I'm not engaging in small talk. If only they knew I was saving them from watching and waiting for me to get over a block....