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commentr/StutterJun 13, 2025
3 points

I don't think it's worth disclosing, it plays into our own heads more than theirs. I believe we should not be thinking about it in the slightest but I do agree we can do this while stuttering. I've ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterJun 12, 2025
10 points

Covert Stutter and Sales

Covert Stutter and Sales I saw a post on here from a couple days ago about covert stuttering and it pushed me to post too. I only found / join this sub a couple days ago. I (f23) have stuttered all my...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2025
1 points

The way i see it the block just comes and goes but how we feel about it lasts. There's this onset and what happens next is easier to see as a mental game. The less we care the easier, like a finger ...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2025
1 points

What broke the cycle for me was realizing it doesn't help thinking about it at all. Eventually when i forced myself not to because I had an inkling that it would get me closer to how I feel at home (...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2025
3 points

I'm 40 and stuttered from 2 to 3 years old. I made a post about my mindset changes and a little on not worrying or getting too addicted to a technique that may not be working here [https://www.reddit...

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postr/StutterJun 12, 2025
5 points

Is there a difference in severity or do habits and mindset get in the way?

Is there a difference in severity or do habits and mindset get in the way? I was watching ishowspeed on this sports network just being himself super comfortable like he is among anyone even though who...

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postr/StutterJun 12, 2025
5 points

How to break the cycle of Stuttering and Avoidance

How to break the cycle of Stuttering and Avoidance [https://stutterconnect.substack.com/p/avoiding-this-is-making-your-stutter](https://stutterconnect.substack.com/p/avoiding-this-is-making-your-stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterJun 11, 2025
4 points

how to get over a stuttering setback

how to get over a stuttering setback How do you get over a major stuttering episode? Some days are worse for me and most of the time i go around the words i struggle with. But when i can't, i struggle...

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commentr/StutterJun 11, 2025
3 points

can you like give a simple explanation to what you said , can't seem to understand what you mean by closure english my 2nd language...

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Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2025
2 points

I think we are always susceptible to it from genetics or what have you but we can deal with it or become accustomed enough that the triggers start not being triggers in the same situations. Kinda lik...

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Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
postr/StutterJun 11, 2025
3 points

My stuttering came back after 10 years

My stuttering came back after 10 years Hi everyone, i had a stuttering issue when i was about 7-9 that affected every sentence i spoke. I went to speech therapy and it completely went away-up until th...

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postr/StutterJun 11, 2025
18 points

Just now, failed a interview but I am not feeling sad! Maybe I am sad-proof now!

Just now, failed a interview but I am not feeling sad! Maybe I am sad-proof now! I just had a inteview with two parts - Presentation for 20 minutes and Competency questions. Nailed the presentation - ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 11, 2025
5 points

This may seem strange but I always put a letter H like exhale before A, E, I, O, U, you get the message. People may be confused but it works....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterJun 10, 2025
5 points

Military

Military I’ve recently been exploring a career in the military. I have a mild speech block. I’m worried I won’t be able to repeat the commands they need me to do. Has anyone experienced the military...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2025
1 points

There is no way to stop stuttering completely but there are ways to limit it. Strategies are important for doing this but call me schizo but the “stutter knows you” so you can try prolongation and no ...

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postr/StutterJun 10, 2025
3 points

how to stop stuttering

how to stop stuttering I’m trying to talk and I end up stuttering and it’s so fucking frustrating because no one else in my family stutters it’s only me, it pisses me off when I stutter (not like mad ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterJun 10, 2025
7 points

did anyone else end up getting social anxiety?

did anyone else end up getting social anxiety? i feel like as i’ve gotten older my stutter completely went bad when i started having social anxiety and now when i stutter and im very nervous and anxio...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJun 10, 2025
1 points

question about Prozac

question about Prozac Hey! So I have a mild stutter that is worsened when I’m anxious or have to speak infront of a crowd of people. I also suffer from anxiety. I was recommended a SSRI , Prozac , to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2025
3 points

Yeah, you’re right but I don’t know why my dumb brain feels like I’ll be asking for special treatment if I’m disclosing to them initially. But something I should try I guess....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2025
1 points

I'm a lead dev now and I used to have severe stuttering. With proper practice and technique, I have managed to mitigate it to the point no one notice it. So be confident about yourself and dont give u...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentEmployment & Career