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commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2026
2 points

I understand your situation, but firstly, regarding your stuttering, you can reduce it by breaking up your words, speaking slowly, and breathing before speaking. Secondly, what the therapists told you...

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commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2026
2 points

Choosing to do a MBA is no easy feat! It takes dedication and hard work! My hat goes off to you. Choosing a higher level management role will involve a lot of meetings, communications and presentat...

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commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2026
15 points

Personally, I own my stutter and openly disclose it to my managers and even my colleagues. It takes the elephant out of the room when I’m in meetings, and therefore, it takes the pressure off me. No ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2026
1 points

Speech impediments can definitely hold us back from sharing in important conversations. I struggle with stuttering , this has prevented me from interacting in conversations which I could given grea...

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commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2026
2 points

Sure I will be going to a military officer course in a couple months and I will let you know how well it worked there. There I can not stutter at all so I am looking forward to "battle" testing this...

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commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2026
1 points

there are definitely methods that can help, though what works varies person to person. For preventing or reducing stuttering, techniques like breathing exercises, slow speech practice, and working wit...

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commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2026
1 points

You’re not alone — this actually happens to a lot of people around your age. Yes, speech therapy can help, especially since this started recently and you didn’t stutter before. Blocking is common and...

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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2026
0 points

You can't prevent it but can definitely control it up to 85-90 percent. That is what you need. Even a normal person stutters those 10 percent....

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postr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
2 points

Are there any methods to prevent stuttering/stammering?

Are there any methods to prevent stuttering/stammering? Is there any proven or practical method to prevent stuttering/stammering?...

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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
2 points

good on you for catching this early and wanting to address it. Speech therapy definitely works for stuttering, especially blocking, and at 13 you're at a good age to learn techniques that can really h...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2026
4 points

Stuttering does suck, but, hey, it could be worse, you know (inability to see, walk, talk, etc.). A speech impediment is not as bad as it seems. You simply just take longer to say what you want - that...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2026
2 points

Power of the pause is how I prevent the blocks. You are absolutely right....

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2026
3 points

Don’t be embarrassed, you stammer, so do I. It will get better. This works for me… 100% of the time, but we are all different so it might not work for everyone but I never attempt to swop words, whe...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2026
2 points

Iam 23M 2024 passed out Iam also have stutter.i cannot speak in interviews clearly but I trying to overcome this.try your best practice daily. What iam doing to reduce stutter: Slowly reading the ne...

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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2026
4 points

In my experience Yes, therapy does work, I experienced therapy in my teens and found it very beneficial. My technique to avoid a block is not to word replace but tap it out.. in other words focus on w...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
1 points

I have a hard time saying my name as well. What helps me is using what is called the easy onset technique. It is kind of hard to explain, but it's kind of like barely pronouncing the problem parts of ...

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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
2 points

I'm from India as well. See one thing you might agree is that your self confidence must be very low. My self confidence was so low that i was unable to talk to shopkeepers and delivery guys even. Lack...

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commentr/stammeringFeb 3, 2026
1 points

I have a stammer but I took initiative and I got speech therapy and it changed my life. I encourage everyone who has the opportunity to get therapy and to follow through with the principles. Those who...

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postr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
1 points

Speech Therapist seeking input

Speech Therapist seeking input Hello! I am a speech therapist who really enjoys working with people who stutter, and I want your input on what has and hasn't been helpful for you. In grad school, my...

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commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
1 points

I guess do whatever works best for you. For me, using fluency shaping techniques + addressing my anxiety has helped a tonne. I also no longer drink caffeine and minimise my sugar intake as those subs...

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