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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2026
1 points

I get that brother. Having to think about mundane tasks like answering the phone at work is exhausting. At a previous job it got too anxious for me I would voice record the lines to answer the phone ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
1 points

Oh man I feel you so so so much its so hard those interviews would be so fun if I could j say my name Jonathan Last name is even worse Use filler words and prepare beforehand get in the motion and be ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
4 points

I had to sign up to the dentist and was asked my name and it was a struggle. The receptionist said it was fine. I just started laughing and shaking my head as it hasn't been that difficult for a while...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesExperiential AssociationEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
1 points

I am a stutterer and using conversational AI technology I created a platform where stutterers can practice speaking on the telephone with a very realistic AI agent. You'll be amazed how real the conve...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Assistive DevicesFeared Words & NamesEmployment & Career+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
2 points

Thanks. I'll try it faster but I think it can work for me since my name is good for it....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
5 points

I feel your pain. The same always happened to me at school and made me really anxious too. I think it's the combination of sudden anxiety, and also having to speak cold with no build up, and therefo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2026
1 points

I too recently started stuttering on my name, it really is the most annoying thing to happen..I am in my college years where I am supposed to be opting out to companies and all for interviews, present...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesEmployment & CareerShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterJan 2, 2026
2 points

Any advice for phone interviews?

Any advice for phone interviews? I have a few coming up and my last one was so bad, I stutter 10x more over the phone/zoom....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
1 points

I always say "I'm (name)" all blended in as one word. I don't stutter on vowels, just "hard contact" consonants. But yeah names are so hard! I also say I stutter if anyone is reacting with a joke or s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesDisclosure & Telling OthersStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2025
1 points

absolutely. stuttering SLP (speech-language pathologist, AKA speech therapist) in training here. introductions are notorious for being one of the things we stutter over the most. often times we stutt...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
postr/StutterDec 30, 2025
35 points

Can a stutter get a girlfriend?

Can a stutter get a girlfriend? I'm not a extreme stutter but I think it will reduce my chance getting a girlfriend. For example she asks suggest me a movie and I will go like watch The Curious Case o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesDating & Romance
postr/StutterDec 30, 2025
18 points

Saying my name

Saying my name I’m on vacation for the next 2 weeks and today we met up with some family members who I’ve never met before, like second cousins, that kinda thing… And as per usual, I found myself gett...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAnticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2025
1 points

Yeah I have a stutter accompanied with anxiety I don’t usually stutter but when it comes to reading or saying my name out loud in class I can’t say them I have blocks I don’t know how to fix it though...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 29, 2025
2 points

I've always attributed this to the fact that I can't paraphrase my name in any way. The same happens with my social security number or my age, etc....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 28, 2025
1 points

Every single time I have been to jail, it’s been because I was on Xanax and did something serious 🤦‍♂️ every single time. I’m currently going through withdrawal right now but am weaning off from a 5 ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Feared Words & NamesHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2025
3 points

I stutter talking to AI as well forget sending voice notes....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2025
3 points

They also feel more personal. I wish I could do them. I stutter the same on them as when talking on the phone. I guess texting is for me. My stutter gets really bad on the phone...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2025
5 points

Omg I love watching Timmy’s Takeout! He stutters on his name and happens to me too /: I hate when new people come into my job and have to introduce yourself or first day of class saying our names. I u...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2025
9 points

Yea, it happens a lot. It's basically due to performance anxiety. I never used to stutter on hello before. But one of my friend was laughing at some other friend sounding like hell ye instead of he...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterDec 27, 2025
21 points

Your own name

Your own name Do you ever feel as if pronouncing your own name has an increased rate of making you stutter? I'm watching this guy on YouTube named Timmy's Takeout, and he seemingly stutters when he ha...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAnticipating Stuttering