postr/StutterMarch 23, 2012

Advice needed for projecting voice and consistent, clear speech.

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Advice needed for projecting voice and consistent, clear speech. I guess this is the most appropriate place to post this thread. I'm 27 years old and all my life I've been introverted and at times extraordinarily shy. I just don't seem able to put together a consistent flow of conversation without mumbling, slurring words or stuttering when talking to anyone, including close friends and family. I seem to be at my worst when talking to someone in public, I feel like the strangers around me are listening and analysing every word I say. This causes me to lose any sort of projection in my voice and whoever I'm talking to asks me to repeat every second sentence I say. Everytime someone asks me to repeat what I said my confidence drops and drops. I would appreciate any advice.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life

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ordering_service_encounterperceived_judgmentphysical_state