commentr/StutterJune 24, 2014

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Hey, I don't post much here, because I don't actually want to be reminded of it, as stuttering literally has NO influence at all! Only if you care about it. I learned to present in front of people by being put that way, not with any preparation or anything, but a few times when I was doing architecture (university as well), you were just put in front of everyone to tell a little something. It taught me that you should feel like "whatever", and don't think anyone could have done it better. Now it's much better, I don't prepare a lot for presentations anymore, where in previous educations you would learn every.single.line by heart, I just make a powerpoint and wing it. Stuttering doesn't have to hold you back :) This is essentially what I've learned from my speech therapist as well. She was great, she said what I should do is to fake-stutter, and one time she went with me, in town, doing groceries and such, said I should order this and this for her, and she observed me when intentionally stuttering and notice how people actually react. You have it under control, see, and people actually don't mind much. Don't mind it a lot yourself either then. So maybe it sounds weird to you, but if you are really bothered yourself on your stuttering, fake stutter to everyone you meet, strangers, friends, family for the day!

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Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance

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Mindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment

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ordering_service_encounterpublic_speaking