commentr/StutterDecember 18, 2025

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At times? When specifically? When alone? When reading? That’s because there’s no emotional load on the brain in those situations. When there’s emotional load in social situations, the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, striatum, Broca’s area all become erratic and fire out of sync hyperactively, which causes us to block and stutter.

Themes

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience

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Stress & Fight/FlightNeurological & BrainAnxiety & Social Judgment