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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
9 points

My stutter usually varies with my anxiety levels. So the best thing I try to do is deep breathing exercises in a secluded environment, like a cubicle (if it has a spray). And I just try not to think a...

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commentr/StutterJun 2, 2022
7 points

I still try my best to talk. I found that breathing in through my stomach makes a small difference. On the absolute worst days I just can’t talk so I avoid it due to the severity of it where I bite my...

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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2022
1 points

Do you do that breathing method just in the morning, throughout the day, night or just when ever u feel like you need it? And yeh Im 17 Im just at the point now were I need to talk to people at work ...

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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2022
4 points

It pretty simple to explain: you breathe in for 4 seconds, breathe out for 7 seconds and repeat this 11 times. My therapist told me about it and it works kinda well. I feel you so much, I don’t know...

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commentr/StutterMay 26, 2022
4 points

I'm gonna look into the 47-11 method that could help me out potentially. And yeh the mental stability could be a factor too such as sleep and stress etc.. But yeh its just so frustrating where you kn...

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commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
3 points

[This video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs7a5lt1kx4&ab_channel=MattPocock) helped me the most in terms of getting the mechanism down. It's difficult breathing through the diaphragm so don't h...

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commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022
5 points

Take this with a grain of salr because its been my experience, diaphragmatic breathing helps as much as it relaxes you but its not a magic bullet. Your stuttering might be like mine, excessive self mo...

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postr/StutterMay 23, 2022
7 points

Breathing From Diaphragm Tips?

Breathing From Diaphragm Tips? Hey! So I keep hearing about how breathing/speak from your diaphragm makes you speak more fluently and was wondering if anyone had any tips/exercises that could help me ...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2022
2 points

Some tips: Talk to yourself. Read outloud. Take deep breath and start talking on exhaling. Meditate. Talk more to people you are comfortable with. For me, my brain can tell if I'm gonna stutter ahea...

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commentr/StutterMay 20, 2022
4 points

Rn i am recording at what moments i stutter and figured out that i stutter when i get nervous or very excited and focusing on those triggering factors i speak taking a long breath and is helping me an...

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commentr/StutterMay 19, 2022
2 points

Things that have helped me in situations like this 4-4-8 breathing method (in for 4, hold for 4, out slowly for 8) on your car ride there listen to calming sounds or music and remember to stay in t...

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postr/StutterMay 19, 2022
16 points

A Method that Might Help

A Method that Might Help Hey Guys, I came across a few techniques that might be very useful for all of you. To give a bit more context - I've stuttered since the age of 2 years old (according to my ...

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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
2 points

not particularly, just words that start with "a". I had a classmate years ago that was just like that, bad stutter but a really nice and funny kid, i really admire him to this day. Yea feeling better...

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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2022
2 points

Hello fellow dev! The "a" sound of "software developer" troubles you? Yea, communication is important as a dev. However, as a developer, stuttering doesnt seem to be a big deal if you dont make it...

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commentr/StutterMay 16, 2022
2 points

24M, graduating this Saturday with a BA in Psychology. Most of the time it wasn’t a problem unless your professor had you speak during the first week of class, but otherwise it was mostly a lot of com...

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commentr/StutterMay 16, 2022
5 points

I hate that ppl think like that people who stutter are very intelligent most times having the answers and knowing what you wanna say but unable to vocalize it! Stutter leaves me breathless sometimes a...

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commentr/StutterMay 7, 2022
10 points

Practice practice practice! Try reading it aloud or speaking to yourself on any topic in front of the mirror. Make a list of the words on which you usually stutter and put greater emphasis on words th...

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commentr/StutterMay 1, 2022
1 points

Hi! I’d react the same exact way, the best way to calm your nerves is to remember that they don’t want you to be someone who you’re not, they’re also human with their own problems that they go through...

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commentr/StutterMay 1, 2022
2 points

Not sure. When I met a speech therapist she suggested some breathing exercises. I think these filler words help to create that airflow....

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commentr/StutterApr 29, 2022
2 points

No, not necessarily! Even simple gestures like facial expressions, head nods, and smiles can get you far but obviously it doesn’t work for every situation. So, I would really recommend meeting with a...

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