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commentr/StutterApr 2, 2019
3 points

I agree that stuttering has some benefits and even life lessons to learn but learn from it what you need then try to move on. It's not necessary to develop "Stockholm syndrome" with your stuttering....

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commentr/StutterApr 2, 2019
1 points

As a scientist stuttering myself I can say: don't worry. I have never ever received negative feedback from fellow scientists, organizational staff, (potential) customers or other people involved in co...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterApr 2, 2019
1 points

When I was teen I hated speak front more than one person. It's depend how much time she or he need spend on one word to express. I didn't like when someone stops my sentence mostly, one word for corr...

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commentr/StutterApr 2, 2019
10 points

I really hate it when people finish my sentences, it feels like they’re just tired of the conversation and want to get it over with. My personal opinion....

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commentr/StutterApr 2, 2019
3 points

Thanks for asking, that says a lot. Opinions are mixed. I would say err toward not finishing sentences for people you don't know well. Personally I don't like it when people, finish my sentences. I'm...

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commentr/StutterApr 2, 2019
8 points

I may have an unpopular opinion, but I like it when people finish my sentences. It may be a little embarrassing and humiliating, but as soon as they say the word, I am immediately fluent and I get the...

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commentr/StutterApr 2, 2019
21 points

Personally I prefer if people don’t finish my sentences because I feel like they’re trying to rush me. However, I don’t mind it too much if I’m REALLY struggling and I know I’ll be there al day if the...

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postr/StutterApr 2, 2019
3 points

Presenting research

Presenting research I’m beginning preparations for a research conference next year and I have a slight stutter. I was just wondering if y’all think that I could be held back by it or not allowed to sp...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPublic Speaking
postr/StutterApr 2, 2019
79 points

I'm actually thankful for my stutter

I'm actually thankful for my stutter First of all, I know having a stutter is not a luxury. I am 20 now and I have had a bad stutter since I could talk. First impressions are a nightmare, I get laug...

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postr/StutterMar 31, 2019
24 points

"Reading" instead of speaking helps me

"Reading" instead of speaking helps me tl;dr at the end but I would appreciate it if you read the whole thing A little background information I stutter since I was a little kid, through out my life st...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2019
2 points

Fair enough. By no means is that a recipe for guaranteed success and I hope I didn't give that impression. Those techniques are the essence of what speech therapy taught me and when I'm mindful of t...

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postr/StutterMar 31, 2019
7 points

Hello everybody, my question is how do you decrease (fight) stuttering.

Hello everybody, my question is how do you decrease (fight) stuttering. Hello Redditers. I am 23 years old and I stutter since I was 5 or 6. I am born in Bulgaria but I'm currently living in Austria a...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2019
2 points

I thought this was sarcasm because this is the advice many well meaning but clueless people give to people who stutter. As of all we have to do is take a breath, slow down, and think. If it were that ...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2019
2 points

It's kt that you don't remember. It's that you can't use them when you're in a high feared situation because it's too difficult. If I had to remember 6 points at once every time I spoke, I'd rather l...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2019
1 points

Because tricks mostly don't last. And then you're stuck with a weird behavior you've developed. If you block, when you were younger and got stuck on a sound you probably pushed a little to get it out....

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commentr/StutterMar 29, 2019
1 points

I'll definitely try that, but what do you suggest I could do for tougher syllables, such as the likes of: 'B', 'G', 'J' and 'R'? The sort of strategies you suggested would probably work for me on the ...

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postr/StutterMar 28, 2019
5 points

Strategies for stuttering on specific letters.

Strategies for stuttering on specific letters. Hi all. I've had a block stutter since I was really young and for most of my life I have had the constant fear in the back of my mind that I will stutt...

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commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
2 points

Yeah i cannot speak about personal taste, i can barely get any words out so i cut most of them and try to change the subject asap...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
1 points

>“Apologies in advance for any stuttering and general awkwardness.” That's funny but what if I stuttered saying it :( ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterMar 26, 2019
5 points

Haha I know how to write. But I do apologize, as I mentioned I was just sort of free writing. ...

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