postr/StutterJanuary 28, 2026

Why do I only stutter with specific words?

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Why do I only stutter with specific words? It started when I was around 15, and its mostly with with the words “what” or “did”, when I ask questions only. Its so irritating and embarrassing because it takes me like 5 whole second to get it out and by the time I ask the question the person just stares at me blank faced cause of the amount of times I stuttered :’)

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

Subthemes

Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment