How I function when anxiety is high (as someone who stutters)

How I function when anxiety is high (as someone who stutters) I used to think I needed to feel calm before I could speak well. That never worked. What’s helped me instead: * Calm the body first (slow breathing, longer exhales) * Stop waiting to “feel ready” * Remind myself that stuttering is uncomfortable — not dangerous * Focus on the next sentence, not the whole interaction I still get anxious. I still stutter. But I don’t let anxiety decide whether I show up. Would love to hear — what helps you function when anxiety spikes?