postr/StutterOctober 13, 2016

Social Anxiety/Awkwardness

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Social Anxiety/Awkwardness I've had a couple months were my fluency has been great, but I am becoming frustrated. All the friends I made last year have started to drift apart from me and I see them hanging out without me. I feel like my stutter has caused me to be "socially stunted." I feel like I have behavior that makes me no fun to be around, like being quiet or not knowing what to say. Even though my fluency is better, I still have tension, so I feel like making new friends isn't worth it. Does anyone else feel the same or have nay advice? Just thought I would write my thoughts down to focus on my math exam tonight!

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentFriendships & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation