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commentr/StutterSep 8, 2017
2 points

I'm not a web developer, but your question piqued my interest. Let me explain: As far as I can tell, you're asking other people about their experience with being a stutter in a particular field. That...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringHope & Motivation
postr/StutterSep 8, 2017
4 points

Any web developers on here?

Any web developers on here? Hi guys and gals, Bit of a niche question but does anyone with a stammer work in web development, and how much does it impact your work and opportunities? I've been think...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2017
3 points

Ive never had a "real" job before. I was in an as needed program for Video game QA. It was perfect, as it was all over text chat and required 0 talking or an interview. Then one day they sprung it on ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2017
1 points

Best way is give more presentations, until you get it right. Don't back off and feel depressed. Head on thru and face your fears. The first 3 times will be scary, sweaty and nerve raking. But i guara...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterSep 7, 2017
1 points

I can't even get out a full sentence in Spanish. I block like crazy, more so than I do in English. I also feel Spanish is a faster language so there is that added pressure to get the words out quicker...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2017
1 points

Trial by fire is the best cure, I agree. Even if your stuttering doesn't improve, it stops hurting. I agree with the tough love approach as well. I think, beyond stuttering, a lot of people are held...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2017
1 points

Good luck on your job i forgot to add, haven't gotten around to watching archer, looks so funny though lmao....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2017
2 points

No problem! Also I think I heard somewhere that you shouldn't suck out poison cause you can get like double poisoned or something? I might have heard that on an episode of Archer though so take it wit...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2017
2 points

Poison can be a cure. (Can't you like, suck snake poison out when it bites you or something like that? That's actually a good saying, that i'll probably use in the future, thanks op) :]...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2017
1 points

It's gotten better for sure. I had to step away for 6 months cuz I just couldn't handle the constant "Whah whah & Complaining posts". While OP lacked in tact, I can see *where* they are coming f...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Validation & EmpathyMindset shiftAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2017
2 points

Good to hear you're taking risks and doing what you fear most. I wish I could get in line with everybody else and tell you to humble yourself, or proclaim you're a douchebag for pointing out people ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2017
0 points

Pretty much what I said in my post. Wait for the jealous stuttering neckbeards to flame you. But good job man it's important to overcome our fears and getting rid of our avoidance behavior. ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterSep 4, 2017
21 points

Challenge yourself

Challenge yourself I've been a stutter since I can remember. When I was little I can't remember my dad trying everything to help. Speech therapists, hypnotherapy, getting my hearing tested, psychologi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
6 points

I have stuttered my entire life and it truly eats at me at times, but it's something you have to own. My junior year of high school I had to give a 45 minute presentation in my psychology class. We co...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
2 points

Usually in high school I had my friends in my groups so they would let me choose what to say and how much to say. In return I would do some of their parts but I much rather spend an extra 30 minutes d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
3 points

Me too. Once what I need to say is no longer pertinent it comes out completely fluent. I also know which words block on too. It makes me believe my stutter is deeply rooted psychologically....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterSep 4, 2017
9 points

Stuttering in Highschool need help

Stuttering in Highschool need help So im going into Sophmore year of high school and i stutter. I can talk normally when im hanging with my friends and go who nights without stuttering once. But when ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
2 points

You want to stick magnets in people's mouths? Are they supposed to walk around with their mouths open when they aren't speaking?...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
1 points

I don't think I will. I'm sorry you're not as motivated as me to overcome your avoidance. Maybe you feel jealous? I suggest trying what I've posted above. ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
1 points

Maybe I got something for you. I did a special course and I stuttered only 6 times in the last two months. I talked a lot and did a lot of things to challenge myself, like ordering food, making phone ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation+1 more