postr/StutterDecember 7, 2019

Stuttering is a conflict, a special kind of conflict between going forward and holding back an “approach-avoidance” conflict. You want to express yourself but are torn by a competing urge to hold back, because of fear.

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Stuttering is a conflict, a special kind of conflict between going forward and holding back an “approach-avoidance” conflict. You want to express yourself but are torn by a competing urge to hold back, because of fear. [deleted]

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment