commentr/StutterAugust 30, 2012
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Whenever I have to introduce myself to someone, I am generally mortified with the entire situation. Saying my name always, without fail, brings out the worst stutter in me. There were a couple times I can think of that I even resorted to saying a different name just so I wouldn't have to go through the embarrassment. Even after years of speech therapy, I still can't get a hold on controlling my stutter when introducing myself.
Themes
Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Subthemes
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentIdentity & Self-Perception
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saying_name_introductionperceived_judgment