commentr/StutterJanuary 14, 2026
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When no reaction from the listener is expected, the nervous system doesn’t give importance to the words and doesn’t interfere — there’s no stuttering on the words. But in a real conversation, it switches to social mode and starts controlling speech, which triggers stuttering.
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Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
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Stress & Fight/FlightOverthinking & Monitoring