postr/StutterJanuary 25, 2014

How do fluent people think before they speak?

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How do fluent people think before they speak? It seems to me if I rehearse in my head what I wish to say, I will block on some words or I can't even get the sentence started. However, sometimes if I answer I a question instantaneously then I won't ever block. How do we speak without thinking? How do I get stammering thoughts to disappear?

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability

Subthemes

Overthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking