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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2019
1 points

I did, it went okay I suppose but I didn't like the job at all. Worst part was that we had a script which included a word that I stuttered on, so I used a different synonymous word. We would have regu...

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commentr/StutterJun 25, 2019
1 points

I struggle on goodbye and goodnight myself, I usually substitute "see ya" "see you later" "s'later" (slang over here) "talk'cha" (”talk to you later”) or even just "later" for goodbye, and "night" or ...

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2019
2 points

I've developed a virtual thesaurus in my head for this exact reason. If there's any positive from stuttering, it's that I've had to increase my vocabulary to avoid words lol....

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commentr/StutterJun 25, 2019
2 points

Thanks for your reply! Believe it or not, I've been applying a similar method for quite some time. Most of the time it helps, but if I'm tired or stressed, my mouth engine (great analogy btw) still st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 25, 2019
4 points

I did inbound sales for a few years. Learning a script made it easier. It became muscle memory, which is where my speech is more fluent than say, back and forth banter....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterJun 24, 2019
32 points

Some coworkers don’t like me

Some coworkers don’t like me I’m quiet at work because of my stutter and only really relate with a few people. Some people seem to not like me and I’m assuming it’s because I don’t say anything to the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2019
2 points

Say exactly what you want to say, word for word, no avoidance or substitution, and you will eventually hit a block. When you hit that block, admit that you stutter. Double win for you: exact represent...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterJun 23, 2019
33 points

Stuttering and conflict

Stuttering and conflict For me, one of the most frustrating things about stuttering is dealing with conflict. I get into an argument with someone over something, and have a very hard time explaining m...

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Stress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
1 points

Hey man, I just got done with my first year of college, but I had a similar experience in highschool. I can get major blocks, and starting highschool made them way worse. The biggest thing that hel...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
1 points

When I was around your age I had the same problem's you were having . I didn't had any good friend's at that time to feel comfortable around and nor do I feel comfortable telling my parent's about the...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAdvice RequestsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
2 points

I have had the same problem and one that I think helped me out was a lot was trying to speak to others more, or try some public speaking. Yes, it may seem embarrassing, or even impossible but for me i...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAdvice RequestsAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
1 points

Heyo. I guess I have the same stutter? (Ive only ever met 1 person in my life who stuttered) Anyways. As someone who recently graduated high school and currently in Uni currently, I can say that (in...

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commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
4 points

I’m a 26 year old man and I can relate. I have severe social anxiety too and it sucks. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I think I know what you mean when you say you can’t say words at times. I think the...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
3 points

I understand completely what ur saying. I’m also 15 and I had the a similar experience where I moved to secondary school 3 years ago and had to settle in and all that stuff but since then it hasn’t be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
17 points

Yo, what helps for me is to say umm before saying a word i know i will stumble on, so instead of "computer" i would say "umm computer". It sounds ridiculous but most people don't notice it!...

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
1 points

You have to say you have a mobile order if you go through the drive through, so that's the one speaking part. Alternatively, some restaurants have curbside delivery where you put a description of your...

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
1 points

Do you just have to show them the code and not have say it? Cause McDonald's has the same option but you have to tell them the code and it's bs...

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Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2019
2 points

Deliberately stutter. It's better to stutter than to block completely. My name begins with a B and I find it difficult to say it without getting a block. I have various tricks like never saying the ...

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2019
1 points

“focus less on the actual talking and more on what you want to say and the emotion you want in the words.” Above statement is very true. A lot of the blocks happen bc you try to anticipate and formu...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2019
2 points

its both. there is always something in the menu i can fall back if i have a block. like "can a have a number one" from McDonald's. I know that is easy for me to say. but i like to practice and orde...

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