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postr/StutterAug 8, 2014
4 points

Any scientists who stutter?

Any scientists who stutter? Hi, guys! I'm a rising senior in college studying molecular biology and I have plans of going to grad school for my PhD. This summer I had the pleasure of participating in ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
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postr/StutterAug 7, 2014
4 points

Stutter much worse with family than with others

Stutter much worse with family than with others I have a 'mildish' stutter, It's improved a lot. I can talk in complete sentences without stuttering(sometimes), but sometimes I'll completely mess up e...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & WeightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2014
3 points

> the worse part remains the absence of truly genuine conversation with others This is probably my least favorite part about stuttering too. For example: when my brother leaves to go to work, he'l...

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commentr/StutterAug 4, 2014
6 points

Well, my name's Dylan. I am 17 years old and about to finish high school. School for me could have been better, but then again it could have been worse. I lived in Michigan for 12 years before moving ...

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Genetic & Family FactorsAvoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2014
1 points

This is very true, at least for me. And also I find that the more unexpected I think my words would be to my listeners the more I stutter. ;...

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commentr/StutterJul 31, 2014
1 points

That's fascinating! I never actually noticed how stuttering increases as the complexity of the speaking task increases, but thinking on it now, I totally see what you mean. Alcohol definitely dumbs do...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
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commentr/StutterJul 31, 2014
5 points

SLP here, there are many factors as to why some people are fluent when drinking. One reason could be your are not "thinking" about what your are going to say as much. When tipsy ideas and words jus...

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commentr/StutterJul 2, 2014
1 points

inderall 40mg. (cardenol). Main ingredient -> propranolol. I now take one a day every day or every other day. Sometimes I take a week break. When presenting I was taking 2-3. Aniracetam you might w...

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commentr/StutterJun 29, 2014
1 points

It genuinely feels random for me. ive been trying to figure it out and its tough. Generally speaking, the less in the moment I am and the most aware of the moment i am, the more difficult speaking is ...

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commentr/StutterJun 19, 2014
1 points

Cluttering often has more of a language component than stuttering, i.e. how the brain organizes thoughts and words. People who stutter typically know precisely what they want to say, and just physical...

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commentr/StutterJun 16, 2014
1 points

I'd suggest trying rap. Let him do karaoke rap. But of course there is a lot of garbage lyrics out there. Should choose wisely. Also, I'd suggest nootropics, but that's a topic that requires some fur...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
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postr/StutterMay 30, 2014
7 points

Do you learn other languages and how does this affect your stuttering? / Ranting about my problem.

Do you learn other languages and how does this affect your stuttering? / Ranting about my problem. I'm 17 and I've stuttered off and on again since I was 5 or something. I learn German in school sinc...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
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commentr/StutterMay 28, 2014
2 points

I had a speech class in college. I was really nervous about it. But honestly, I only had to speak infront of the class for my 5 speeches during the year. The first one your really nervous, and it actu...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
School & Academic LifePreparation & RehearsalPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2014
3 points

Well i had to take a comm class in college and it was one of the most fun classes I had. I am a fairly severe stutterer so since introductions people knew I stuttered. But it was a fun class and i was...

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commentr/StutterMay 21, 2014
3 points

I feel the same way man, it's like a light switch, suddenly I remember O stutter and what letters are hard to say (for me ot's vowels and b's and d's are the worst), but I feel it limits me as well, b...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Propositionality & WeightIdentity & Self-PerceptionAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2014
1 points

Well actually for me it's the opposite. When I speak loudly and raise my voice, I am more fluent than normal volume speech. I actually get excited and start talking very fast without incident. Normal ...

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commentr/StutterMay 2, 2014
2 points

What you've described is pretty classic stuttering. Increased likelihood of disfluency in conversation, particularly when the "stakes are high." And decreased likelihood of disfluency when alone (if y...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Propositionality & WeightSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterApr 21, 2014
8 points

I mostly stammer when asked a direct question...

I mostly stammer when asked a direct question... Hi all, I mostly stammer (cant get the word out) when asked a direct question. E.g. Whats your name? What school do you go to? Otherwise im pretty goo...

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commentr/StutterApr 11, 2014
2 points

I don't really know why, but I experience something similar. When speaking in German (mother tongue) I most likely stutter alot. I also get blocks and try to start a sentence with synonyms or filler w...

Causes & Variability
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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2014
2 points

I am a Vietnamese student who study in the US. I speak Vietnamese with my parents and English in everyday life. Since Vietnamese is my native language, I have no problem speaking it without stutters a...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & Weight