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commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2021
1 points

Work as a technical writer. Never thought I'll get a writing job. But got lucky with a job that prioritises writing over speaking. But it still involves communicating with colleagues. Some days are ...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
6 points

IT guy in the United States Space Force. Just transferred over from the Air Force this past Thursday, so I'm pretty excited :-D. Anyway, I focus on my breathing when I'm having a bad day. I've found ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
12 points

When I took speech therapy the therapist explained that when you're communicating with another person, it's natural for you (or the other person) to subconsciously mimic or match the other person's sp...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
1 points

When i was a kid i was a very very bad stutterer i lived it really bad the kind to shake all the body with bad moves when i was talking. But in my 17s i had a car accident i survived that was miracle ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
6 points

I'm so sorry you went through this, and lost your dad. I can't imagine your grief. My dad caught it, too, and it almost got him; thankfully, he pulled through. I was also lucky in that my sense of sme...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
8 points

Thank you for sharing this. I caught Covid multiple times starting in October and finally ended last month. I still don't have my sense of taste or smell. I experienced loss when my dad passed away...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2021
1 points

Really? That's so interesting how much L-theanine do you take? I take it too but I usually by myself when i take it so i do not talk to anyone....

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
4 points

You don’t sound very convinced. I know it sucks sometimes, but you can’t allow yourself to stay in a negative mindset for too long. Try meditation and reading positive quotes. Seriously mate it will b...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
1 points

I have the same phenomenon. Earlier thoughts on this is that my mind and speech are out of sync. This was further supported when I started doing meditation or taichi. My mind slows down enough for it ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
7 points

Random thoughts on neuroplasiticity and improved speech with healthy lifestyle, practice and mental health.

Random thoughts on neuroplasiticity and improved speech with healthy lifestyle, practice and mental health. Just a bunch of random thoughts and observations I had on these 4 things. I'm straight shotg...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2021
3 points

They never helped me 100%. The only one that mostly helped was light steady breathing into the sounds that give you the most trouble. Like, breathe into the sound and give the sound air/breath like yo...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2021
4 points

I would practise mediating it calms you down helps manage anxiety and your speech, their this app called” waking up” its free all free and you do meditating for 5 mins one day then day2 same thing lik...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2021
4 points

Stop whatever you are doing or have to do and breath. Take your time. Think about the positives in your life, the little things. That's all that matters. Your stutter doesn't define you, YOU define yo...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2021
3 points

I’m in the military with a stutter and had to do comma over the radio so I feel your pain. I can keep it under control for the most part however. The military paid for a speech therapist but I’m not s...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightSeeking TherapyMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 28, 2021
13 points

1. Take a deep breath 2. Acknowledge the facts 1. *That phone call sucked.* 3. Acknowledge your feelings about it. 1. *I'm upset about that phone call and this stutter is exhausting.* 4. Remin...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2021
3 points

Hi... I reckon that it is actually a lot more *frustrating* for you to actually "**express**" yourself as a stutterer, **especially** while you're wearing a mask, bc people don't ***see*** your mout...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2021
1 points

Meditation with my speech therapist in Middle school. Got me fluent through the whole summer. Then of course, I relapsed lol...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2021
1 points

For me it was schoop plays which eventually led me to more professional theatrical acts in front of thousands (not a professional actor though), school anouncer/radio host, folowing my dreams of openi...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2021
2 points

Take a deep breathe before talking and relax, during this, think about what you'll say, don't continue talking if you feel out of air...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2021
1 points

Meditation helps me get my breathing under control but isn’t guaranteed to stop me from stammering altogether. I find it helps me pace myself when I’m talking and not get anxious. As soon as I get anx...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment