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"This statement accurately reflects that the reason we stutter is because we are afraid we might stutter." Yes. We stutter on the probability that we may stutter. This means that we have a condition ...

Yes. There are newer researches about this: * [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/xphjk2/what_do_you_think_of_this_stutter_research/) research is about 'anticipation plays a key role of...

"It is a fact that we are in the habit of anticipating and trying to control that gives rise to the fear and tension which ultimately leads to stuttering" https://web.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster/Infostutt...

how to a control speech blocks?

how to a control speech blocks? i have a presentation tomorrow and on friday....my stutter isnt as bad tbh, its mainly blockages i'm worried about. how can i control this?...

Looking for advice when dealing with police

Looking for advice when dealing with police I don't stutter, but I have twin sons who do. They're nearly driving age, and it stresses me out that if they get pulled over, their behavior might look sus...

I don't use a fluency shaping technique. I always start speaking assuming that I can say it exactly how I want. When I speak I always observe my trigger. The more I really experience the discomfort of...

I should have used expression "anticipation", instead of "expectation", when a moment would flash in our mind, doubting ourselves if we can say it without a block. So actually we subconsciously antici...

I think that people with stutter are stuttering when they subconsciously expect, worry and get subconsciously tense. I know that I never stutter alone so I don't stutter alone. I would stutter with e...

yes, whenever I have alternatives at hand, I feel that I can always switch if stuttering goes too bad which reduces anticipation and justification to do compulsion. Unfortunately though, it's a limite...

It's the same with me, I can't utter a single letter in some situations, and in other situations I don't stutter. In my experience, it's because of 'conditions / triggers' I set to myself. So basicall...

My story so far

My story so far I stuttered until I was 24 years old, then I found online an article where a doctor started using an antidepressant to treat his stuttering with amazing results. I asked my doctor for...

I wonder though if there is a natural progression though. That someone that thinks negatively about their stuttering must first think positive about it, then after a while will find the ability to thi...

Yes! Researchers focus on negative evaluation more than necessary. Positive evaluation of stuttering also results in, what you said, expectancy. That's why I made sure to write 'incorrect evaluation' ...

Do you still intervene when stuttering in any way? Do you still have stutter remnants? Do you still react to or perceive triggers as stutters?...

It might not be so much that you are negatively evaluating yourself. It could more be because of expectancy. You expect yourself to stutter so you do, even if not stressed....

The perception of being listened to while you speak. If a fight or flight feeling is level 10 when you’re talking to someone, chances are its there a little when you’re alone. You’re listening to your...

When I did University, I also had to do presentations (my major had communication competences). My lecturer explained to me that I first should try it out in front of the class. Afterwards, we conclud...

'Is it possible to "not feel" your mouth when you talk?" 1. as Wishingwings explained, move your focus from listening to yourself to the focus on listening to other things 2. move your attention of y...

What are stutter triggers, in your opinion?

What are stutter triggers, in your opinion? [These are my stutter triggers, reactions and compulsive responses](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jOsTp24LAi1k_VWeDwIlrojWZDV9wNDa/view?usp=sharing), in ...

Tendency may often have a genetic or neurological basis but does not justify (choosing) compulsion

Tendency may often have a genetic or neurological basis but does not justify (choosing) compulsion "Stuttering is neurological" and "It's genetic". We all have heard of these phrases to justify compul...