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commentr/StutterMar 26, 2017
2 points

Once when I was 17 I was driving some friends around at night (we're all good kids). We had just left somewhere and I forgot to turn my lights on. Cop pulls me over because of this, and I'm super nerv...

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2017
2 points

Hey! I'm 19 and i block stutter since i was 6. However, its very wierd with me since i talk alot, and an one of those chatterboxes you'll meet! I've also acted in a lot of theatre competitions and nev...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterMar 23, 2017
8 points

I think you need to starting doing things that will improve your self esteem. You should force yourself into situations were you are uncomfortable and you may stutter. You should also be doing things ...

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Hope & MotivationIdentity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2017
21 points

I have a block stutter as well, but it is not severe anymore. Now, it is mild (I usually only stutter when I am first introduced to someone). My stutter used to be really bad, and it would get to poin...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterMar 23, 2017
7 points

Majority of people do not judge you for your stutter. They understand it is a disability and most are patient with you. I stutter as well....

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Identity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2017
1 points

Even people who do not stutter still get the feeling of the beating heart. ...

Emotional Experience
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commentr/StutterMar 19, 2017
1 points

I don't shy from uncomfortable situations but i don't see the stutter getting much better when i put myself in them. How many times do you reckon it takes to face a situation before it stops phasing y...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2017
6 points

I haven't started my real career yet. I want to be a professional waitress at a fancy restaurant. Ideally a writer but as college didn't work out for me I am going to try to aim for something I am alr...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2017
9 points

I'm a senior engineer with a small staff and in charge of several projects. I work in remote locations so am always on the phone with our consultants and HR and head office. The phone sucks, email i...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2017
2 points

>I'm afraid I think that's the core of it. We're all afraid, because we know stutter can occur. But the ones you interact with are probably just going to wait for you. Maybe some won't. Regardles...

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commentr/StutterMar 17, 2017
4 points

just makes you more nervous, until now I haven't met a single girl/woman who was turned off by my (mild) stutter....

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postr/StutterMar 17, 2017
5 points

What's been your experience in dating?

What's been your experience in dating? So I'm 19 with a mild stutter, never had much of a problem with women, but a recent breakup and lots of stress made my stutter worse. Does your stutter bother yo...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2017
0 points

You keep talking about how your "brain isn't producing the right chemicals" & there being a "chemical imbalance in your brain". Quit telling yourself there's something wrong with you. There isn't....

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2017
3 points

I have actually been meaning to make a post about this subject for a while. I have also suffered from depression and anxiety for a few years now. I´ve tried a few mild anxiety meds, but they did not d...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2017
2 points

Apologies if you're not replying to me but if so my thoughts. I strongly urge against benzodiazepines. I think these are zombie drugs and they made me much more suicidal, as I cared about nothing at ...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2017
2 points

I feel similarly. I go for it always. It doesn't always help my fluency, but it leaves no time for being anxious! ...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2017
3 points

It really helped my mindset of not giving a fuck. And, while that's sometimes a double edged sword, for the most part it just helps reduce the fear. ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2017
1 points

It depends what stage you're at. But, I do feel confidence is rapidly increased from just forcing yourself to do something and trying hard to cut out the fear and prevention. ...

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Hope & MotivationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2017
2 points

Hey, I think I came across as looking for a cure to the stutter which isn't my aim, I know that will never, ever happen. My aim is to cure my anxiety because although it's natural to feel nervous an...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2017
1 points

Thanks for the reply. I completely agree with you and I am already in the same mindset as in, the only true change can come from inside and what it really takes is for us to own our stutter. It make...

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