postr/StutterFebruary 22, 2026

Started Stuttering and twitching at 23 - help

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Started Stuttering and twitching at 23 - help Hi. I am not sure if I can join here please let me know if you think I qualify. I started stuttering at 23 and it started during severe anxiety that also caused very big ‘twitches’ my head jerks back and my muscles tense and my left arm scrunches. After intensive outpatient therapy, I now only stutter sometimes when I am really stressed, but it usually lasts several hours and significantly impacts my speech. I’m only able to get out a few words. Anyway, I’m not sure what to do, I have thought about learning ASL for hard days. Sometimes trying to talk is really hard. But most days I am fine. I don’t know, don’t qualify for this support group?

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Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering

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Stress & Fight/FlightRepetitions & ProlongationsPhysical Tension

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