commentr/StutterJanuary 7, 2026
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Yes, I’m on Lexapro now. I had to come off Prozac because it made my stutter worse due to it being more activating on dopamine and norepinephrine. Lexapro only increases seratonin which indirectly, suppresses dopamine bursts. I’m definitely much less anxious now and this has improved my fluency.
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Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesEmotional Experience
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Anticipating StutteringHelpful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social Judgment
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