postr/StutterJune 23, 2015
Speech block on one specific word, does anyone else experience this or have tips on dealing with it?
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Speech block on one specific word, does anyone else experience this or have tips on dealing with it? I've always suffered from a mild stutter and speech blocks. It was much worse when I was a child and I have managed to overcome most of my speech problems. However, one thing that almost always sets me off is when I have to introduce myself and give my name.. Each time I pause or stutter without fail. I think I have just associated giving my name with stuttering and the fact I usually only have to tell it to people I'm uncomfortable with makes it worse. does anyone else have this issue or know of ways I could help myself?
Themes
Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Subthemes
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringAuthenticity vs. Masking
Codes (1)
saying_name_introduction