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commentr/StutterApr 3, 2025
3 points

One of the things I've noticed is my mood will have something to do with how I speak. I know we can't always just turn this on before speaking, but if before work or school, if you have certain music ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 2, 2025
2 points

Presentation went good, I practiced a couple times right before just so I don’t have words to get ahead of and that I can know what I’m talking about. Back before I got into government industries I wo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2025
3 points

What works for some might not work for others. Not to be negative to others who say to practice, but me PERSONALLY, the more I practice or think too much of what I want to say, I do terrible. Especial...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2025
3 points

Practice! Know what you are going to say backwards and forwards. When you have a stutter you do not have the luxury of trying to wing a presentation. Lol I find that if I write what I am going to s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2025
2 points

Alittle late to the party. I have a stutter but it’s more like a block my brain does when I think of the word in my head. I psyche myself out and stutter just that word. Afterwards I’m able to complet...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringPreparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2025
3 points

Lucky you have the opportunity at all. I have only had a couple jobs exceed a year because people are awful. No matter what I do! The only thing I can do for an interview is drive around a little be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Preparation & RehearsalDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2025
1 points

I also get stuck, but I always stutter with a boss or something. It makes me look like a coward and I'm not afraid lol...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Preparation & RehearsalPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2025
1 points

i think he means he "overcame" how debilitating and embarrassing it was for him as a child. he usually always specifies that he overcame how he could barely say a word and other behaviours due to it. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 21, 2025
1 points

It’s ok to feel what you’re feeling. I stutter during my presentations too. Something I began asking professors is if I could record my presentations instead of having to physically speak in front of ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2025
1 points

I agree to everything you have said and I have experienced it all. I put in efforts everyday to work on my stuttering at home for situations where I know I’ll stutter. So I prepare my mind for such si...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 14, 2025
2 points

I am from Pakistan..... Well my university experience is not that good... I hardly asked any questions in my class... Or participate in any class activities.... Whenever i have to give a presentation ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentFrustration & Anger+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 12, 2025
2 points

Yes. This sucks! But here is something that has helped me ( also pointed by a few others in the comments ): \- Have a script prepared: I noticed that my anxiety doubles when I have to think of what I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2025
1 points

Practice pronouncing your name I noticed that I stutter much less to sentences that I practiced a lot, even alone...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2025
2 points

I hate this so much. Sorry you went through that. I usually speak to my professor ahead of time to know what to expect for classes. It’s just something I do that helped me get through college. For act...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2025
35 points

"Let's go around the room" introductions suck; there's no way around it. Just try to find some comfort in knowing that every time you do one, you're one closer to never having to do another one again....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2025
3 points

Ok, i am going to land on both sides of this. I regularly have blocks where i can't get any words out (and this only happens when speaking slowly). Also, sometimes when speaking slowly, I'll stutter...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & ProlongationsPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2025
2 points

TY. It's crazy but when I have a script, everything comes out. Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2025
1 points

I excelled in grade school, got straight As my first two years of college, then burned and crashed hard. Ended up dropping out of school. Went back 2 years later, struggled hard, but managed to gradua...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalHelpful Med OutcomesSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2025
1 points

If im reading out loud i usually try and read ahead before i say it just so i can try and prepare myself, if not i do , but when i read to my self i dont ,...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2025
1 points

I think nearly all stutterers have trouble with their name. I have an event tonight where they make you go around the room and introduce yourself (thankfully first name only). I normally avoid this ev...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnticipating StutteringPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more