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commentr/StutterSep 23, 2025
3 points

Isn't this irritating when you want to tell a story but the punchline part doesn't come off and fuck me, if someone tries to finish words for me like playing charades. Dude, let me finish it by myself...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2025
1 points

Dude I was in that boat once.. was working front desk and some middle aged people tried to not laugh in the background when I was explaining membership options. I get that it’s a natural reaction but...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 22, 2025
20 points

Got too nervous to call out the bitch who cut in front of me at the gym

Got too nervous to call out the bitch who cut in front of me at the gym I was waiting forever for a piece of equipment, and the asshole using it didn't unrack his plates before just walking away. Norm...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & AngerQuality of Life
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
2 points

This I tend to suffer a lot from stuttering when I am not confident in my own abilities....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
postr/StutterSep 22, 2025
8 points

Confidence is key?

Confidence is key? So in 8th grade I changed schools and I met a friend called Shawn. He was the class "clown" he was always talking and talking and talking and doing stupid shit. Well, that year for ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hope & MotivationAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
2 points

Haven't tried any therapy but had a pretty rough childhood and i mostly get blocks whenever im anxious/nervous before speaking to someone new or before an interview etc, so i think it may be related t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
1 points

We don't stutter when we alone because of social anxiety and awareness. We always thinking what the next person is seeing or thinking when we talk and stutter. But when we alone we carm.  So basically...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightSituational Variability
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
3 points

Yeah, I hate that too. It makes me feel shitty because they're clearly bothered enough by it to say something...

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
1 points

It started in my teenage years. I was always a quiet kid in the school. It eventually developed into a fear of speaking out in front of people. Now I am 37. So it must be around 22-25 years now. Pre...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterSep 22, 2025
3 points

Have other kinds of therapy helped?

Have other kinds of therapy helped? I mean therapy thats not speech therapy, like therapy for anxiety or self esteem, something that could indirectly help your stutter. Am planning to change from spee...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
2 points

I can tell you that i know why it seemed to be the "most humiliating" but i can assure you that young children not only do not care if you stutter, but many of them are going through the natural time ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
3 points

For me,I do stutter like 10× worse when am anxious .. Dumbest hot take was i stutter cause i dont eat onions...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
6 points

When people would say it as I was speaking, it was frustrating because it adds another stressor when I'm already struggling....

Emotional Experience
Frustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
3 points

I still think about these brats at the pool, just 4-5 years younger than me (I'm 18), who, when I tried to speak in a moment of mutual incomprehension (I turned to them because I thought they were tal...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 22, 2025
6 points

I don't want that positive words

I don't want that positive words Hi everyone, I have 9 months left until my final graduation project presentation. What should I do to avoid being foolish during the presentation? I’ve been stutteri...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Public SpeakingAnxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
7 points

My stutter is moderate, I think, but my blocks are super strong. I do think the statements you listed does affect my stutter. For instance, if I’m in an interview or scenario and I’m very nervous, I s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentFluency Techniques
postr/StutterSep 22, 2025
17 points

Dumbest Hot Takes About Your Stutter?

Dumbest Hot Takes About Your Stutter? Hi All! I manage the courage to join. I started stuttering at age 3. After my preschool teacher had a talk with my parents, I received speech therapy in school u...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Stigma & BullyingAnticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
1 points

Dont stress yourself too much. You never knew what would actually happened but you already know that the worst case is you peer laughing at you. Being laughed at is embrassing but not gonna actually h...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & BullyingFamily Support & Conflict
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
2 points

Wholesome story, thanks for sharing. I don't know about the others, but personally, when i was in happy relationships, the stutter significantly decreased. Your love and support are definitely the b...

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Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2025
1 points

I'd suggest that you try speech therapy or read the book "self-therapy for the stutterer". Usually these medicines make you relax more so if your stutter is because of your anxiety, then it might wor...

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