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commentr/StutterAug 29, 2016
2 points

Had the same issue as a kid. Being in speech therapy was kind of depressing in my eyes then. And whenever i was in a depressive state I wouldn't stutter. But the minute i left the office i would alway...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 29, 2016
8 points

Official phone calls!! :/

Official phone calls!! :/ Hello reddit, So I got allocated to this project (IT) which requires to (*sigh) call the customer and update her about the current progress. It is like nightmare becoming tr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2016
2 points

They go hand in hand for sure. Speaking personally, of course, it's only until last year that I saw any connection between stuttering and social anxieties. Some of the ways in which I've tackled my sp...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2016
7 points

Yep, terrible combination, suffering myself. You probably won't get a perfect therapist there, what helped me was seeing stuttering as a result of my mental state, this is why learning the mechanics o...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
postr/StutterAug 28, 2016
16 points

Stuttering and social anxiety

Stuttering and social anxiety Anyone else have this unholy combination? If so, how do you deal with it or how has it been treated? I feel that they aggravate each other and the therapy I've had for ha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2016
1 points

He is talking quite fast so he was probably nervous about talking in front of all those people too. I do agree that it's not too bad but, if he is aware of it, he probably thinks it's the worst stutt...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2016
1 points

Entire life. I am 24. It got a lot worse once I went off to college, probably because I am stressed about the future and anxious about trying to make a good impression on employers. I hope it gets bet...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterAug 23, 2016
3 points

My stuttering has gone worse.

My stuttering has gone worse. It wasn't that bad just 5 months ago. I'd only struggle with some letters like w, a, b, m. After I start the sentence I'm gonna say, it's all good from there and I'd carr...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2016
8 points

Jesus,it's really hard.Your comment made me think,and no matter how much I accept stuttering as part of myself,it's still unbearable to be constantly reminded how obnoxious it is to listen yourself ta...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2016
1 points

You'll be happy to know that almost everyone fears speaking on the phone. We have the advantage of knowing why we do and being able to do something about it. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 22, 2016
13 points

Hey guys, nice to meet you all

Hey guys, nice to meet you all I'm a male, 23 years old, and have been stuttering since the age of 12 (which was deemed unusual by my speech therapist). The severity of my stutter fluctuates, I have ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationOnset & Life-Stage ChangesAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
postr/StutterAug 21, 2016
6 points

What are some ways of introducing my stutter without having people treat me like a disabled puppy dog?

What are some ways of introducing my stutter without having people treat me like a disabled puppy dog? I've had a stutter for a long time but whenever I introduce the fact people start treating like a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 21, 2016
2 points

I don't go to the same school as her, so even though we keep contact through social media and such we don't really get a chance to talk- although she probably has noticed it before though. She is a v...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 21, 2016
9 points

Tried to talk to a girl and failed...

Tried to talk to a girl and failed... I met up with some of my friends today, and there's one girl in the group who I like a lot. It's not that I was extremely nervous, like when I have to present in...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 19, 2016
1 points

My stutter isn't that severe and I have noticed it is almost non existent if I have something memorized and am performing in front of a crowd. They may not even be able to notice I have a stutter, but...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2016
2 points

I'm 35 and I've been stuttering for as long as i can remember. My shame has turned into more embarrassment over the years, but it still stings and I still get nervous and the whole vicious cycle start...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
postr/StutterAug 17, 2016
10 points

new to this subreddit!

new to this subreddit! hey guys I just discovered this subreddit and I want to start off by saying that I'm an 18 year old girl who has been stuttering for a little over 11 years now (sigh) and I thin...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & Anger+2 more
postr/StutterAug 15, 2016
7 points

Does anyone notice that stuttering happens more badly when in certain enviroments?

Does anyone notice that stuttering happens more badly when in certain enviroments? Ive noticed recently that my stutter gets absolutely terrible when Im at school. When Im anywhere else my stutter is ...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEnvironmental Triggers
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2016
2 points

You'll need to change your mindset around your stuttering. Now you see fluency as success and stuttering as failure. Then a bad day, which we all have, is going to crush your selfconfidence and self e...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2016
2 points

I feel as if I'm always stressed out around superiors/higher ranked people. Even when I haven't done anything wrong. If i'm in their position, I rarely stutter though....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment