postr/StutterJune 1, 2019

Can i stop stuttering or stutter less?

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Can i stop stuttering or stutter less? I need some help dealing with stuttering. It has become over the last 2 years a really big issue, it affects my daily life, im Croatian and dont speak English as a first languange. I half of the time cant say words that start with: S, Č, Š, K, H. My daily life is affected, presentations and answering questions are a nightmare. Most recently i got stuck on the name 'Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia' during class, i was called out and had to answer questions for a grade. Ussualy if i couldnt say the word i would just pretend i did not know it, but the name was on the map and in full view of class, i was stuck on the letter S, and the whole class was pointing at the name but i could not let it out for 3 minutes, finally i said it, but without the S at the start. My confidence talking infront of people took a huge nose dive, and that was prob my most emberassing moment ever. But im pretty social and talk alot with friends, but i still suffer from major stutter while trying to say some words. I need help, please

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & StutteringEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

Subthemes

Feared Words & NamesBlocks & StoppagesAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyAccess & Rights

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intimidation_authorityrepeating_oneself