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The only thing that seems to help me is to not think about It. I know that's way easier said than done. But if I literally force myself to forget about worrying about it It just comes out like normal, having something positive to think about to keep your mind off of it helped for me(like a goal you are excited to work towards). I think it's the loathing and anticipation of blocking that causes most of it for me. I think the key is to not be thinking about blocking/stutter when the moment comes you have to speak. For me it just came with age. The older I get, the less I care. That's it for me in a nut shell. I still block, but maybe 10% of what I used too. Basically, just try and focus on anything else. Back in the rough days, alcohol got me through a lot of tough situations, it really helped in the moment, but amplified my block the next morning. Would never recommend taking this route. I caused a lot of unnecessary problems and heart ache from using alcohol and as a crutch. All in all, through life I've figured out, no one really cares anyway if you stutter or block. I think that realization helps take a lot of the pressure off.. Don't let it get you down, or take away the joys in life! I wish you all the best. -Caleb