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commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
1 points

I feel the exact same. I was born with a speech problem, though, so I often mess up on complicated words. But usually I'm thinking when I am talking and/or just nervous....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
4 points

either people notice when I speak, ask me questions sometimes and I answer or I take the initiative in certain situations when I'm afraid of being misunderstood or judged because of my stutter ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
3 points

I do but depends on scenario. My works requries me to interview, and present in front of the crowd. There is a power in-balance here and I want my audience to understand me properly and give answer to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
postr/StutterSep 15, 2025
9 points

some tips/advice as a stutterer of over 10 years

some tips/advice as a stutterer of over 10 years hi guys! i recently joined this group and have made a few comments here and there and i wanted to share some things i’ve learned over the years th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2025
2 points

A therapist suggested this too but it can be difficult to avoid. I believe a lot of stutterers experience a rush of adrenaline especially in pressured situations in which we must speak, i.e drive thru...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2025
6 points

I have a mild stutter, it’s much worse when I’m anxious which has been happening on job interviews. Once I start to find myself stuttering over a few words, I usually tell the recruiter that I’m reall...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2025
1 points

I am 24 and this is exactly 💯 my life situation rn. Thanks so much for sharing. Getting a new job with a stutter does seem really hard. Everytime I would see the interviewer's expression charge the m...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2025
3 points

ya, I tried it recently for a few months, but I still stutter because it's hard to use the techniques I learned when anxious...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2025
3 points

Ive struggled with this during my university days and now in to my professional life. I dont stutter on a regular basis, only when im anxious and i have anxiety with intros cause ive butchered countle...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2025
3 points

Today was my first day of school aswell, my new teachers are on Wednesday so I'm trying a new method, been worrying about that day for months...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 15, 2025
50 points

I fuckin hate saying my name

I fuckin hate saying my name why is it so damn hard for me to say it?? Today in class we had to do an introduction round because there was a new teacher. I was sitting in the corner, sweating and shak...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2025
1 points

It's good you recognize this as 'doomeristic.' It's an exaggeration and not at all the reality of your situation. I get that it feels this way now. But I can assure you, as someone who has been there,...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Hope & MotivationAnxiety & Social JudgmentTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2025
2 points

I’m just speaking from my experience, i’m an average looking guy and I’ve had no issues with dating apps, guess it just comes down to the person. Depends on what you class as cold approaching too, you...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2025
8 points

Online dating js difficult enough for non stutterers, let alone stutterers. Getting a match on online dating apps is very difficult. I’m not complaining about it, but it isn’t really a “fix” to the is...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2025
10 points

Tbh bro, i feel like a cold in-person approach will rarely work for a stutterer. 1. Because they’re gonna be attractive so you’ll be nervous and 2. The girl will think you’re more nervous than what yo...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Dating & RomanceAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterSep 14, 2025
18 points

Where does a stutterer even meet potential partners?

Where does a stutterer even meet potential partners? I’ve had a really bad stutter ever since my childhood. It’s led to me being really socially reclusive, as gradually as the years oasses the embarra...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2025
1 points

It's true with me, but a stutter is really only your brain going faster than your mouth. Just because your brain can go fast, doesn't always mean you're smart. It's also a myth that nervousness causes...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2025
6 points

You have to reduce your social anxiety and that will decrease if you accept your stuttering little by little....

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2025
1 points

Yupp. Can definitely related to this. I don't usually stutter while speaking in marathi, while taking with family or friends. But the moment I've to speak to unknown people or someone who is senior t...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2025
3 points

Perfect depiction. I totally relate to this. I felt every word you said. Personally, i would add anxiety, stress and apprehension in phase one. It kind of feels good knowing that there are other peo...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & AngerValidation & Empathy