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commentr/StutterApr 16, 2021
7 points

Hey, I posted 2 years ago something similar. I had fully fluent speech for 1 week after a trip to amsterdam where I dabbled in shrooms. On the shroom trip I was beating myself up so much about stutter...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Psychedelics & MicrodosingGenetic & Family FactorsMindfulness & Breathing+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 15, 2021
2 points

I'm 17 and I know what you are going through. Presentations are very hard for me as well. I do have some tips that I find useful, and I hope you do as well: - Be calm. This is easier said than done, ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 15, 2021
5 points

hey there, I have stuttered throughout most of my childhood to the present day (18M). Generally, I used to only stutter when I was anxious and nervous as well, such as giving presentations. I would re...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightFeared Words & NamesFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 15, 2021
7 points

A few things helped me during presentations (and still do to this day): * Preparation and practice in front of a mirror. I’d get my “script” down and practice saying it until I was comfortable speaki...

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Preparation & RehearsalMindfulness & BreathingOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2021
2 points

Try self hypnosis. There is a book on Amazon my Melvin Powers about it who has helped many stutterers like myself....

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Mindfulness & BreathingSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterApr 13, 2021
2 points

What you describe is very common and hypnotherapy can indeed help with this, but you have to put the responsibility to yourself to follow the instructions and not sit back and hope something might hap...

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commentr/StutterApr 13, 2021
1 points

You are going to be great!!!!! It took me 2 weeks to get ready, deep breathing, deep breathing, and more deep breathing but I did it and I've learned so much from many great mentors of mine (Tony Rob...

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Mindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2021
1 points

Breathing is the most useful thing you can do. It gives you time to think, releases tension on your vocal cords and slows your speech down. Taking a breathe does not look like sigh in the slightest. ...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2021
6 points

Don't think about it. There is 2 ways which can be helpful in such situations, before this always take a deep breath to get calmer, than try to read or speak slowly, it really works, or you can choose...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2021
3 points

I struggle with this, however I also have no idea why it happens. There's days where I basically can't get two words out and it's the most frustrating thing ever. On those days I remind myself to slow...

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Frustration & AngerMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 8, 2021
3 points

Thank you. I know therapy is still taboo for a lot of us. It helped me to think of it as talking to a smart friend I never had :D. Basically my doctor told me ways to deal with by negative emotions wh...

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Mindfulness & BreathingTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2021
2 points

I understand your feelings, Brother It happened with me too.😀 There are few things that you have to keep in mind when you will give presentations. 1) Dont think about what everyone says about you. ...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 7, 2021
3 points

Hello. Much has already been said but I shall echo. I think both you your son are off to a great start. I can't imagine how difficult it is for parents, but I can empathize heavily with your son. I...

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Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2021
2 points

There is no right or wrong way.. I've been disclosing my stutter a lot more at work the past few weeks and each time is a little different. The most important thing is that you don't apologize. If you...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2021
5 points

I'm a little hesitant to make suggestions I learned in speech therapy. These techniques are best learned under the guidance of a professional. Which I am not. One technique I learned in speech therap...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesPhysical TensionMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2021
1 points

Personally I've had some success with mindfulness, it can definitely help control the anxiousness that comes with speaking situations. Since this anxiety is greatly reduced I find I get tired from spe...

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Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMar 30, 2021
4 points

What do you think about the role of complete mindfulness in the journey of overcoming stuttering?

What do you think about the role of complete mindfulness in the journey of overcoming stuttering? I heard a lot about mindfulness and meditation, and it’s role in speaking mechanism, both for stuttere...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2021
2 points

Steve Harvey’s advice is to say it three times in your head first before you say it out loud. I’ve become almost a pro at finding an synonym for the word that I feel myself start to stutter. Also I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & BreathingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2021
3 points

Hey! This must be tough for you. From experience, when I'm anxious I stutter more and then obviously the fear of stuttering makes me more anxious. It's kind of a cycle, and from what I read from your ...

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Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMar 21, 2021
6 points

i literally do the same thing as you. Breathing exercises helps, so does meditation. Just like you, I practice obsessively, and account for all possible questions I might get asked. You're gonna do ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingPreparation & Rehearsal