Of course it is. When you realize that stuttering is affecting your life, it's not just a trauma; it's more than that. It's something unbearable that follows you like a shadow, and you can't do anything to stop it. You feel like you're losing control of everything, and you cling to anything you feel you can control. In my case, it's depression or alcohol, but in the end, you realize (you've always known) that you're not in control, and that only sinks you further.