postr/StutterSeptember 29, 2025

Questions to understand better

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Questions to understand better hi all, I had a question (or two) if you don't mind answering. I don't experience a stutter but I want to educate myself. when you are having a block or a stutter, what usually is happening for you mentally/emotionally? is it usually intense frustration and anxiety? is it "god this is exhausting"? is it not as bad as some might think depending on the scenario? second, what's the decent reaction to receive from a listener? barring assholes that are mocking and hateful, i assume a lot of people just wanna be respectful but haven't encountered many people with stutters. patiently keep eye contact or is that too intense? look away or is that rude? say something to reassure? yes this is like a "what do i do with my hands" scenario but i figure asking is better than being rude. for what it's worth I'm sorry you have to deal with this issue. you're all resilient as hell.

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Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentListener ReactionsLoneliness & Isolation