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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2016
1 points

Not for my stutter but im taking it for general anxiety. Citalopram 10mg has had absolutely noeffect...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 13, 2016
3 points

Has anyone tried any prescription anxiety or depression ( or some other brain med) medicine for their stutter?

Has anyone tried any prescription anxiety or depression ( or some other brain med) medicine for their stutter? After reading [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/4j1xke/it_robs_me_of_...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Medication InquiriesHelpful Med OutcomesStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
postr/StutterMay 13, 2016
3 points

I couldn't pronounce the letter R and I stutter

I couldn't pronounce the letter R and I stutter Hey guys, I couldn't pronounce the letter R as a child and I think this made my fear of speaking worse. I am curious if many people has the letter R imp...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

Stuttering is very common for young children. The vast majority grow out of it by 7 or 8. It sounds like you stutter as well, so there might be a genetic link. My suggestion would be to continue with ...

Causes & VariabilityParent & CaregiverEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsEarly Concern & OnsetAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

I didnt read your big post but to answer your title, No. I dont think you should. You're just adding more pressure on yourself to be fluent. Instead i'd recommend focusing on the interpersonal communi...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

Hi, mod of /r/anxiety here, and I also stutter, have social anxiety, and have severe depression. First of all, please x-post there, and maybe pop in at our IRC channel as well! You'll meet a lot of pe...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
2 points

You say you don't want to go to therapy or speech therapy, and I get that, really, I do. For some reason there is still a lot of stigma attached to therapy and can make some people feel like they're f...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Seeking TherapyAnxiety & Social JudgmentValidation & Empathy+2 more
postr/StutterMay 12, 2016
10 points

It robs me of all joy due to severe anxiety - drugs have shown me how AMAZING life could be

It robs me of all joy due to severe anxiety - drugs have shown me how AMAZING life could be Hey guys, 18 year old girl. This is a bit of an odd one, but I'd really appreciate you reading this as I ha...

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commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

See an SLP. You can limit the sessions if price is an issue. Say "I have three sessions to help me make this better," (for example). They may not be able to help your stutter in three sessions, but...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
2 points

Thanks so much for this, I really needed it man. I having the same feeling when pronounced the S and T/P sounds, it feels like I hit a wall and cant continue to speak properly. I get the paranoid bit...

Speech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2016
1 points

I think the biggest thing that can happen to us is we start beating up our own selves, making the problem worse. I used to notice, even before I spoke, I would BELIEVE that I would stutter. For years,...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2016
3 points

Bro you sound just like me, how I stuttered and thought about my stutter. I couldn't pronounce R until the 5th grade. I always have a prolongation or block on ST and it feels like I'm choking. I spe...

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postr/StutterMay 11, 2016
6 points

Any tips for a severe stutterer?

Any tips for a severe stutterer? My stutter has had a huge effect on my life. I went to a speech therapist when I younger and that helped a good bit with public speaking (reading off a script), but in...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2016
5 points

I don't know, but I guess either they are making the assumption that someone sounds scared when they stutter, or that they're not understandable....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions
postr/StutterMay 11, 2016
3 points

Just got my first part time job as a cashier. But 1 problem, I stutter. A lot

Just got my first part time job as a cashier. But 1 problem, I stutter. A lot First things first I didn't work to get this job whatsoever, my mother got lucky and got me it. I didn't have an interview...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2016
1 points

I don't know how accurate the cell phone heart rate monitors are, but I have checked before a few stressful situations and the last few entries I remember were 122 and 140....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 9, 2016
7 points

Time to Talk

Time to Talk Hi, I hope you're all doing well. I think it's about time I acknowledge this. I've stammered all my life, I'm 19 and it sucks. I don't have many friends because I work a lot and don't ha...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Helplessness & AgencyStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2016
1 points

Life's not going to be easy. You will be discriminated against because of your stutter. You won't get jobs and promotions because of it. People will laugh at you and think you're slow. It was one of...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2016
3 points

Well not all work requires a lot of verbal communication right? If you're having trouble with anxiety then maybe some sort of therapy would help, although to be honest i am probably the least qualifie...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMay 7, 2016
12 points

How am I supposed to get a job when I cant even talk to other people

How am I supposed to get a job when I cant even talk to other people I am coming to that age now where I have to set out and do my own thing...to most people, I am probably well over that age. I see p...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Helplessness & AgencyBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension+1 more