commentr/StutterSeptember 3, 2025
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Interesting. For me, caffeinated and sugary drinks / food exacerbates my stutter. Cutting out these substances has improved my fluency a LOT! What do these substances do in the brain? They cause a surge in dopamine levels in the brain. Stutterers already have elevated dopamine levels compared to fluent speakers, so causing dopamine to surge even higher worsens our (well my) stutter.
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Meds & Substances
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Stimulants & Caffeine
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stimulants_recreational