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Do you often stutter around them? Some people don't know how to respond to stuttering, and may find it amusing. Stutterers may themselves find it amusing, depending on context....

Do they understand what stutter is? Was the laugh in good nature? Have you ever laughed at your stutter yourself?...

Anti-anxiety meds for stuttering?

Anti-anxiety meds for stuttering? I'm 25 and have tried most things to cure my stutter but I seem to be stuck going from mild to severe when nervous. I read up about how some people have had success i...

These moments used to stress me out in university, but I learned to keep calm and speak slower when it came to my turn. I blocked a couple times on my name, but by my senior year these situations didn...

I can't initiate conversations on the phone. Suggestions?

I can't initiate conversations on the phone. Suggestions? Makes me feel devastated. By the time I say "Hello" the other person has said it 3 times......

I love your attitude! Wish I thought this way when I was in college. Like most people with a stutter, I struggle very much with my name when introducing myself to someone, or to a group. I remember ...

How do I start speaking when my blocks usually come at the beginning of a sentence?

How do I start speaking when my blocks usually come at the beginning of a sentence? So I've already come to terms with the fact that I have a mild stutter, but the main problem I still have is that I ...

I hate this so much..

I hate this so much.. It's really annoying when you want to say something but you can't. I stutter and it's the worst thing ever. Whenever there's presentations or situations when I have to talk in fr...

Okaaaaaay we gon' do dis: The cause of stuttering is unknown. There is a school of thought that it is genetic, as 30-65% of people with a stutter ALSO have a family member with a stutter. But is stut...

Are you UK based? There's courses out there using costal breathing to control the stammer which also address real life situations such as ordering food etc. On the psychological aspect I'd say not to...

I have the exact same problem you have it a bit easier though my class has to speak out loud about a current event each Mon so I stutter regularly just tell the teacher and if anyone stares or laughs ...

Starting work placement/anxiety and blocking on my name

Starting work placement/anxiety and blocking on my name Hi everyone, I'm a Social Care student and in a few days I'm starting my work placement. I'm going to be involved in youth work for the first ti...

I Need Help. I Can't Go on With This.

I Need Help. I Can't Go on With This. I have had a stuttering issue since I I first started talking. I was able to keep this under control for most of my life so far (I'm a sophomore in highschool). L...

Stuttering in particular situations?

Stuttering in particular situations? Hello there, I'm a 24 old male, living in Turkey, stuttering since 5 years old. Can't really remember how it's started, but my parents always say (or claim) that ...

Stuttering reading material

Stuttering reading material Hi, I have been stuttering for as long as I can remember. I have had periods in my life when I have had a new job felt confident and have not shuttered for about 6 months. ...

Congrats! This is my experience as well. Before needing to do public speaking, i am usually very tormented by the thought of it. However, my speeches usually goes well because of all the preparation ...

Yes, definitely tell people. This will help. Of course they can hear it (tho some might not know what it is), but being open about it automatically makes it less of a big deal for you and everyone, ...

New job stutter

New job stutter Hey guys, Yesterday I had training for a new job, and it's my first job ever. Not only do I have a stutter and suffer from blocks, but I also have crippling and severe social anxiety. ...

Phone call?

Phone call? * Hey guys, I’ve been a long time lurker and deciding to post because of an idea I had. One of the things I struggle with is the anxiety of picking up the phone from unfamiliar people. If ...

The thought of moving to a new place, meeting new people, and have new experiences can cause a lot of anxiety. First off, try not to worry so much about moving to the dorm. Now, everyone's experience ...