postr/StutterFebruary 12, 2025

One Beer Fixed My Stuttering Up to 95%

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One Beer Fixed My Stuttering Up to 95% So last night, I was at a meet up at a social club. This was my first time ever being with these guys. And it was at a restaurant I never been to. When I reached there, I was stumbling over every fucking word. When it came to ordering, it took me a solid minute or two to give the order. However, after drinking one beer (I am not alcoholic, it was my 4th time), and waiting for a 30 minutes, I kind of relaxed and got so social that I was the one starting conversations and spearheading heading them. I stumbled, and kind of had that anxiety when starting a new topic, but once I opened my mouth, I was off to the races. It just reinforces this idea that stuttering is problem of self-expression and self-censorship. Anxiety does fuck up things, but it probably has to do with self-expression and not caring about stuff. I love the idea of John Harrison that stuttering is nothing but holding back. Just wanted to share my thoughts and get to know yours. If you have any questions, ask them, I will try my best to answer.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Blocks & Stoppages

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ordering_service_encounterdepressants_alcoholemotional_state