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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2019
1 points

I didn't even know "cluttering" was a thing but yeah i definetly have that. In the other hand i sometimes i stutter due to the facts given in post. Your comment really helped tho now i know where to l...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2019
1 points

Depends if you have an actual stutter or not. If you don't, it's okay, it happens to everyone. But if you have the neurological stutter, rip.. I do not recommend breathing slowly or avoiding words, b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJun 11, 2019
2 points

I need help with my stutter(?)

I need help with my stutter(?) Now, the reason i put question mark in the title is it is a little complicated. I just graduated High School and i have an ongoing problem about this. I speak too fast, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & ProlongationsAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2019
2 points

You're really lucky in that aspect. You'll be meeting new people and I bet it will be easier for you to let people know who you really are. I'm currently doing my Masters in Law and it's a struggle bu...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2019
2 points

Tell me about it. I'm a law student and the struggle is real. Giving presentations has improved my self esteem slightly but I still tend to avoid it even though my classmates know I stutter....

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2019
8 points

I feel like school was ok, high school was more challenging, college it's fine as soon as I don't have full tests and a bunch of oral presentation....

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2019
6 points

Damn, this is so relatable. I have a mild to moderate block that tends to heighten in scenarios that make me nervous or second guess my speech (aka taking food to a table and saying the names of said ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2019
2 points

I’m 23 and I’m in the exact same situation as you. I called up a speech therapist today for the first time to get help. I’ve been trying to stutter more openly, but it’s easier to just stay quiet unle...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2019
1 points

I feel that if I didn't stutter, I would have presented myself differently in school. I would have given presentations and raised my hand to speak more. It always frustrated me that I had so many thou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2019
3 points

Yep, and it might even be the X factor that gets you attention. That said, you’ll need to be good at your job. I didn’t think I could do a speaking job, but I’ve ended up with 10 years of experience i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2019
4 points

I think if you want to do it you’ll find a way to. There are different types of radio shows that expect different things from their hosts....

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJun 10, 2019
5 points

I've decided to talk to my crush.

I've decided to talk to my crush. Okay, so after being done with cowering in fear, I'm going to talk to her. Fk it. I wanna try to become her friend. Any Tips n' Tricks, you Homo Sapiens? Edit - I h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2019
4 points

After a while you kinda got used to it, which is why joking about it is probably the "most convenient" way to deal with it. Doesn't stop me from thinking bad thoughts about the individual though, alon...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2019
1 points

I install audio video control systems and smart home integration systems. Mostly tech work with some troubleshooting, networking, and retrofitting wires. The things i do are so confusing to most homeo...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2019
1 points

Dude it sucksss, There is this new girl at work and I've talked to her a few times but haven't properly introduced myself cuz I always strugglle to say my own name so i try to avoid having to tell it...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2019
9 points

See what I do is make fun of it myself so other people know it doesn't really bother me. I mean of course it bothers me, but I can joke about it you know? On an unrelated note, if they're you're close...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2019
1 points

It helps me to tell people i’m a person who stutters so that they can expect it and know what’s going on and are less likely to judge you. plus then you don’t have extra added pressure of trying to pa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 9, 2019
2 points

In my case Stuttering never made anything worse with girls. Most girls are not like that that they would make fun of you for it. Some girls even think it’s cute. I had a few different girls and they ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 8, 2019
4 points

Well, when you tell a marginalized group that 90% of them are failing, what kind of reaction do you honestly expect? We are already used to the statitics being against us, now we get another made up o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & AngerStigma & Bullying
postr/StutterJun 7, 2019
3 points

Advice?

Advice? I am a 21 year old male that has had a problem with stuttering my entire life. At times, it has been better than it is now. I moved out on my own about 10 months ago and the stress of it all s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency