postr/StutterSeptember 17, 2024

Could These Methods Help Reduce My Stutter?

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Could These Methods Help Reduce My Stutter? Hi everyone, I've been struggling with stuttering for a while, and I've tried so many different solutions, but nothing has really worked for me. My stutter is mild, but over the past two months, it has gotten much worse to the point where I can barely speak more than a sentence. I've tried a lot of things, like cutting out sugar because I thought it might be increasing my anxiety, but I didn't notice any difference. I also joined the gym, and while I saw some improvement, it only lasts for about two hours after a workout. After that, the stuttering comes back. I've tried many other methods too, but unfortunately, nothing has worked so far. Now, I'm thinking of trying some other approaches and wanted to hear your thoughts on whether any of these things could be connected to my stutter: 1. Cutting out coffee: I drink two to three cups of coffee every day, and I'm wondering if it might be contributing to my anxiety, which in turn affects my stuttering. Has anyone experienced this? 2. Not crying: I haven’t cried in about 8 years, and I wonder if holding in all this pressure and stress could be affecting my stutter. Is this a thing? 3. Creatine: I started taking creatine when I began going to the gym. Could it have an effect on stuttering for those who take it? 4. Suppressing desires: I’ve also been wondering if suppressing certain urges could affect my mental state and, as a result, increase my stuttering. I'm just trying to figure out if any of these things could be triggering my stutter because, in the past two months, it has gotten much worse, to the point where it's hard to manage. I used to deal with it occasionally, but now it’s constant and overwhelming. This is actually my first post on Reddit btw ,Thanks in advance for any advice you can give!

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Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience

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Stimulants & CaffeineStress & Fight/FlightSadness & HopelessnessSide Effects & Risks