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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
3 points

I see it as part of my job like any other part. When im explaining something to a new colleague, the only thing I care about is that they're understanding what im teaching them. So I frequently check ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2019
1 points

If you’re worried about an unopposed alpha stimulation there’s no reason not to take metoprolol or atenolol instead, as they are selective. May I ask what exactly you need them for? Beta blockers dont...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightSituational Variability
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
10 points

it prevented me from saying excuse me when someone was blocking the way...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
2 points

Dear u/movtains, I also have began stuttering post MVA. It is quite maddening and embarrassing. What I do, if for instance caught up on the word “I” as in I,I,I,I,I,I,etc., I stop myself , take a b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionExperiential AssociationTrauma & Psychological
postr/StutterJan 8, 2019
39 points

My stutter prevented me from saying hi to a friend

My stutter prevented me from saying hi to a friend Short rant here. I was in school, seated at one of the tables along a walkway doing my own work, when I saw a good friend walk past. I wanted to ca...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
1 points

That is 80% of my day because our doctors always like to change the curriculum at the last minute and I'm pulling on all my military training to get it done and on time. It's rare that I actually tra...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2019
1 points

Full stack dev here. I just got promoted to tech lead, all "thanks" to my stutter 🤣 (stuttering led me to computers...). I would recommend you to aim for remote work as that would ease the social lif...

School & WorkIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerIdentity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
2 points

I graduated from college doing many early semester intros. ive been there. Introductions will be the worst. I once was in a meeting with the assistant CIO and couldn't get my name out. I took my time ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-PerceptionAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
1 points

I work for a consulting firm focusing mainly on IT web development. Definitely stuttered in the interview but got the job. Still stutter in the job some but it rarely affects actually getting the work...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
5 points

This is just me and my life as a PWS. I skipped the first two days of class all through grade school, high school, undergraduate and graduate school. This is how I dealt with the abusive crippling ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
2 points

> My personal fear is that my stutter will come off as I don’t know what I’m talking about or am not confident in what I’m doing This is how I feel. When I stammer it looks like I’m hesitating or ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAvoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
1 points

As long as you don’t focus on your own stutter no one else will either (as long as you can make yourself understood, which it seems like you aren’t having issues with). It doesn’t seem like you have ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
1 points

Designer / front end dev here. I was able to get through interviews and such without too much trouble. I just focused on having awesome work that speaks for itself instead of trying to sell myself ver...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
1 points

I've been a web developer since around 2000. I've been working from home for the more than 12 years, which is frankly pretty awesome. I talk to coworkers almost every day, but only have to go on cal...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
2 points

Much like sdouglas in another comment, I’m a (self taught) web designer, graphic designer, photographer/videographer, marketing guy, trainer/teacher. If it’s creative, I’m in, and have been lucky enou...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
3 points

I’m a former web designer turned photographer! Most nerve racking thing for me was client presentations. Usually it was me and one or two colleagues though, so that definitely helped get me comfortabl...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
3 points

Full stack dev here - you should be excited to be a skilled tech person in this day and age! Don't be nervous. The demand for us is insane. I've stuttered my whole life (i'm 27), with a traditional s...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
6 points

Hey there! I'm a graphic designer/videographer/web designer and a person who stutters! I've always been into the arts but looking back to when I decided where I wanted to take my career, I'd be lyin...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2019
3 points

I'm on the back end side of things but I've been a professional developer for over 13 years. I definitely stuttered during the interview but I mentioned that I was nervous and my speech is normally ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2019
1 points

I use Sean/Shaun/Shawn (spell it however you want). I usually use my own name but if I can't be fucked with the hassle of battling through saying my own name it's an easy compromise that's not too far...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception