postr/StutterApril 22, 2014

Been stressed lately, and my fluency has decreased dramatically

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Been stressed lately, and my fluency has decreased dramatically Its getting to the end of the semester and a lot of projects and papers are due in the next weeks, and I have been stressing over it. But I have noticed my fluency decrease to the point where I don't feel comfortable talking to anyone. Its truly a terrible feeling. My fluency had been at an all time high. I am 20 years old and as of this year I had never had a girl friend, never had a girls number, really never could call any girl a friend. This year I met a girl, fell in love, and gained confidence in my self, and my voice and began projecting the hidden self I had kept sheltered. I know this is only a relapse and I am going to get over it, but it reminds of what I have overcome, what I have to look forward to, and ultimately what has formed my identity. To be honest I do not mind stuttering. I alerts me of what it is that I deal with every day, what it is that i struggle with. I presented about my struggle and triumph with stuttering at a conference at Brandeis 2 weeks ago and it was truly and amazing experience. I got to share my story with interested individuals that regarded me in a high light, that did not belittle me, but instead viewed me as an individual who achieve a massive accomplishment. I beat my stutter, I found happiness for the first time, and I will keep moving forward.

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Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work

Subthemes

Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & FluctuationHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & Career

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