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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
2 points

As i see it, its literally a trial from god. I have a bad stutter when i speak with people but when i pray to god or ask him to help me, i never really do stutter. Maybe god wants your speech just for...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
postr/StutterOct 27, 2024
7 points

How do you handle job interviews?

How do you handle job interviews? I'm a successful Technical Writer and general writer, but I always struggle with job interviews as I tend to stutter the worst when talking about myself (I've lost ou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 27, 2024
3 points

Focusing on my breathing has always helped me when I’m nervous or anxious. If I start to stutter I’ll pause and take a deep breath or take a sip of water....

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterOct 27, 2024
8 points

Stutter with anxiety... Solutions?

Stutter with anxiety... Solutions? I've had a mild stutter for a good amount of time, my dad has the same thing. I feel like my stutters are a result of my anxiety. I feel like I rehearse what I'm gon...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
1 points

This is about first hand experience with psychedelics (LSD and psilocybin). They make my stuttering worse for the next couple of days while I come down. I become extremely tense and stressed during th...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightHarmful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterOct 25, 2024
12 points

A small drink before online interview?

A small drink before online interview? Hi guys I'm new here. I have an interview on Monday and I get really nervous when I start speaking in front of a new person. A friend suggested to take 1 or 2 te...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
postr/StutterOct 23, 2024
5 points

Help or advice?? stutter came back suddenly but only at work

Help or advice?? stutter came back suddenly but only at work Hi so backstory first and most likely long ass word vomit incoming :’) I have been a stutterer since 3 years old, was in speech therapy...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2024
5 points

SSRIs are a medication class that are a daily long-term medication to decrease speaking anxiety. It has to be taken every day and you don’t feel the effects for 4-6 weeks. Celexa is the most effective...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesAnticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2024
1 points

This just happened to me. Stuttered over like 5 words in a group presentation and I had friends in my group 💀 so I feel like I let them down. It was so weird because I did another presentation two we...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterOct 22, 2024
1 points

It’s kinda hard to do that cause I can’t really control anxiety and frustration on the spot, my mind at that time just thinks about speaking and not stuttering, even tho it’s not working....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterOct 20, 2024
10 points

EMS & Fire // Stuttering

EMS & Fire // Stuttering 28M moderate/mild stutter categorized by heavy prolonged blocks. I work for a major metropolitan fire department in a major northern US city. I’ve been running medical/fire...

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Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2024
2 points

It's natural that is coming back during adolescence,could be a stressful period of life. I think is connected with anxiety for sure...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2024
3 points

Do you stutter with close friends and family or is it anxiety driven? Or a mix of both?...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2024
2 points

Yes please try again! It takes weeks to fully kick in. The first few days could be rough. It’s altering the dopamine in your brain and your anxiety centers. But TRUST ME, it’s way worth it in the long...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2024
1 points

A mental that leads to an unnatural or normal physical symptom I think. When there is ANY doubt if my mind thinks maybe I shouldn't say this, normally people could still say it, maybe nervously, but ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2024
1 points

A little update. A few more things I've noticed: 1. Little to no stutter if I swear a lot during speaking. It only works in my mother tongue which is russian. In english swears do not have the same ...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Strategic Swearing/CursingAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2024
1 points

So I only took it for a day. And stopped because the initial feeling scared me I felt more anxious than usual. And just listening to my Mom and bf that it’s more going to hurt more than help me But ...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 18, 2024
0 points

Hell yea. I’m glad you found something that works. SSRIs have been a god-send for friends of mine. If it works, it works....

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Helpful Med OutcomesStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2024
1 points

Mine has gotten worse too. Not sure if it’s the same for other stutterers but for me I think my stuttering occurrences are largely linked to my mental state. I stutter quite a bit more when I’m feelin...

Causes & Variability
Severity & FluctuationStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterOct 17, 2024
0 points

I forgot to add if u have extreme mood swings/can’t regulate ur emotions… getting really mad or depressed fast or at little things = concussed. Not a fun time trust me....

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/Flight