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commentr/StutterApr 16, 2013
1 points

I feel it's made me more shy in terms of not feeling confident enough to say certain things, for fear of stuttering, whether this be answering questions in class or when it comes to getting to know ne...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2013
2 points

I'm a journalist, and I have to interview people on the phone or participate in teleconferences fairly often. Just last week I was on the phone with a company talking about their new product, and I wa...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterApr 10, 2013
14 points

There and (on my way) Back Again, my story

There and (on my way) Back Again, my story I'm new to this subreddit, and I have these last few hours read a few of your life stories and it has really touched me. I have never really spoken out about...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2013
9 points

I actively avoid talking on the phone. My stammer seems to be magnified ten times when I'm on the phone. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterApr 9, 2013
14 points

do any of you guys have phone anxiety caused by your stutters?

do any of you guys have phone anxiety caused by your stutters? So theres occasions where i need to make a phone call and its mostly when something is important i get really anxious that I'll stutter o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 3, 2013
2 points

I remember learning Spanish in HS and college and I always stuttered. I think it's because I am still formulating sentences in my head when trying to speak. Since I stuttered and felt ashamed in c...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterApr 2, 2013
2 points

its about the same for me. But I do stutter generally more, though not because of the language but because of the people im speaking to i believe....

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2013
1 points

When you start talking to girls and your heart starts pounding and you arent even sure if you can say your name. Just pause for a second, gather your thoughts and then talk. Ive found that taking slow...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterMar 27, 2013
1 points

Anybody relate???

Anybody relate??? A coworker of mine who over the last 2 years has turned into a best friend of mine has a stutter. I didn't notice his stutter right away since he hides it well, but after a while onc...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityMeds & Substances
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionSide Effects & Risks+2 more
postr/StutterMar 27, 2013
7 points

Rant: I am 19 years old, and this is my story

Rant: I am 19 years old, and this is my story First of all hello /r/Stutter i just found this subreddit and read a lot of stories about you all, and i think i should add my story to the list. From vi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2013
2 points

I have attended the three week intensive programme twice. I travelled to Canada from Australia for it because I knew I needed a intensive programme to make progress, and at the time there weren't any ...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Positive Therapy TechniquesAnxiety & Social JudgmentTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2013
1 points

I'm sorry you had such a shitty experience in school! At least it's made you who you are and you're happy with that :) Do you ever pause trying to say your name, and then get accused of lying? That h...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2013
2 points

i also don't like phones haha but in a negative way it affected me is that in my younger years it made me stop talking, i was always outgoing and friends with everyone, always talking. when i got to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDating & Romance+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2013
3 points

It is interesting that there are so many different beliefs on what causes stuttering. I personally believe my stutter is nothing more than performance anxiety. ...

Emotional Experience
Anxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2013
1 points

Ya that tends to sum me up pretty good too. Sometimes i feel like i know what people are thinking just by subtle things that others don't tend to pick up on. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMar 25, 2013
10 points

My hypothesis on why I stutter

My hypothesis on why I stutter I am 32 and have stuttered since i was 6 or 7. It started summer break after first grade. This also happened to be when my front two teeth grew back. Now i know for a lo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Experiential AssociationStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2013
3 points

Wow never thought my sensitivity and stuttering would linked. he pretty much described me haha. i wonder how they are linked...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMar 15, 2013
1 points

Stuttering at first, then gets better?

Stuttering at first, then gets better? I've been dealing with speech impediments for most of my life. Now a senior in college and pursuing a career in graphic design, I've had to give many presentatio...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Propositionality & WeightFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2013
1 points

This is exactly how I feel. It used to be a real problem with people I didn't know and especially with girls. I always feel/felt like an idiot when I couldn't form even simple words and people would f...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & AngerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2013
0 points

I'm not naive. I can tell you that. I might be conceited at times.. But that has nothing to do with this. I don't stutter when I'm alone. It's because I'm not scared. I don't judge myself. When I tal...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment