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That still doesn't sound definitive, though. Non-stutterers sometimes stutter in a way that is not in the same vein of the 'chronic loss of motor-control stuttering' we discuss here. Do you feel like you have loss of physical motor control when you speak? You're telling me about your feelings while this is happening, so I'm not entirely sure you grasp the physical nature of a stutter. For example, it is common for a stutterer to experience facial contortions, muscle tension, and breathing issues when they attempt speech. The psychological stuff you're mentioning as being a stuttering flag is just a symptomatic secondary characteristic that forms as a result of the physical problems we experience. It's social. It's not inherent to a stutter. Non-stuttering individuals experience this kind of anxiety, as well. If you're still unsure, you should consider seeing a SLP about it. They will focus primarily on your speech patterns as they relate to physical speech. Making sounds, etc. If that's not something you think will benefit you, then perhaps something more in the league of psychology is what you're looking for.