postr/StutterDecember 31, 2021

Understanding your Stutter

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Understanding your Stutter Hello Everyone I am 19 years old and have suffered from a Stutter ever since I was a kid. I got my stutter from my mother, her and my older sister had one I say "had" because they've managed to control it to the point where it's unnoticeable. My stutters happens most when I'm stressed or nervous or when I see my turn coming in a line at a store I get nervous this may also be social anxiety as well but idk, When I'm comfortable or with my family I just talk and don't mind my stutter and stuttering occurs less, I think my stutters stems from just overthinking and just avoiding interactions to not have to face the embarrassment or reaction of someone. Also self esteem plays a key role especially when it comes to girls thinking I'm not good enough and what girl would wanna talk to a guy with a Stutter who can't even hold a conversation with them I'm sure there are nice girls who don't mind or whatever but idk just been so hesitant I haven't even tried.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception

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saying_name_introductionanticipationemotional_stateperceived_judgment