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commentr/StutterAug 28, 2024
5 points

It’s the stigma of being different. I’m 77f, mildly stutter, and I’m still embarrassed ....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2024
1 points

Idk but I hate blocking. I block more than I stutter. I would almost rather stutter more than block. Blocking is sooo awkward and it causes my to not talk 90% of the time. I have a huge fear of blocki...

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2024
1 points

Sounds like you are confused about what sub you are in. Per the DSM, intense fear, and avoidance *especially around saying your name* are symptoms of dysfluency. It’s not funny....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2024
0 points

This is the worst part of stuttering. Not the wincing of the face. Not the social anxiety. This....

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Physical TensionAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterAug 26, 2024
10 points

To all the stutters who know what I’m taking about who hate it when people try to play you like you don’t know nun but really you do you just can’t say it.

To all the stutters who know what I’m taking about who hate it when people try to play you like you don’t know nun but really you do you just can’t say it. ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2024
6 points

Stuttering broke me as a child and adult, along with other 'nervous dispositions' it totally messed me up in relationships/work/family and more. What could I do except get through the day and hope th...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterAug 25, 2024
52 points

Wish I wasn’t here tbh

Wish I wasn’t here tbh Who else feel like this stuttering stuff is a curse like I honestly wish I wasn’t born in the first place like everyday is a struggle and it’s messing with me mentally and real ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
0 points

Yeah I get you I just ain't use to asking for help or looking into courses cause to me I'm just embarrassed. Thank you tho . Sometimes you just gotta tell it how it is I know cause I told ppl how it ...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Shame & EmbarrassmentAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2024
2 points

I actually appreciate this cause it's made me gain somewhat of my confidence back and no I don't think you're being anything other than telling it how it is. Just these past 3 months been heavy I give...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterAug 25, 2024
26 points

Hate having a stutter

Hate having a stutter This stutter ruined my life , I dropped out in 9th grade and was smoking weed to not think about it everyday for 10 yrs and I'm 24 now with no money, no more job, I worked at Mc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentNeurological & Brain+3 more
postr/StutterAug 25, 2024
3 points

I'm just boring with stammering

I'm just boring with stammering Surely there are people who are generally just boring, people who are generally so uninteresting that people don't want to be around them. When you bring nothing to th...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
2 points

In my eyes, stuttering is still a big unknown to the public. I'm tired of their confused looks accompanied by the thought that they've probably just met a retard. I'm tired of the anxiety at knowing...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Quality of LifeAnxiety & Social JudgmentShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2024
0 points

Is it the lingering small stuttering that you want to get rid of, or the feelings and shame that come with the stuttering? They are seperate things. Your awesome by the way. Love your no b.s. approa...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
0 points

That just reminds me of when I stopped being ashamed of my own stuttering and was finally becoming happy. But then I started wanting to go beyond that and only thought about getting rid of the stutter...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2024
8 points

The one that reveals she made up her stutter like 6 episodes in?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterAug 22, 2024
13 points

I wanna be normal

I wanna be normal I kinda remind myself of Auggie from the movie Wonder. He does ordinary things, but he doesn’t look normal. Like me, instead I don’t sound normal. I’m so sick of it. Just wanna talk ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2024
4 points

It can feel very crushing to stutter during an interview, I've been there, we've all been there. Keep your head up, this is what makes us unique :)...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2024
4 points

There is an emotional component of stuttering, but it’s dismissive to think that you can “cure” something that is based on brain pathways. Research shows that the pathways responsible for language loo...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2024
2 points

When they do that slight side smile when you stutter. It’s only for a quick moment, and they usually don’t mean to. But damn it kills me each time...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentListener Reactions
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2024
2 points

I have a severe stutter that started when I started talking for background. My mum was good about it, she'd just let me continue at my pace. My step dad wasn't. He was determined to fix it so he didn...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Family Support & ConflictShame & EmbarrassmentHome Support