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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2025
1 points

There’s a great trick for this! Stand in front of the mirror and intentionally stutter. Then, add in making phone calls while doing the voluntary stutter. It’s helped many people and can help you ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterOct 2, 2025
2 points

Intentional stuttering or normal flow

Intentional stuttering or normal flow Hello everyone, I am doing desensitization training for stuttering. Do you think I should stutter intentionally while speaking or should I just go with the flow? ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterOct 1, 2025
12 points

Anxiety and fear are actually simple methods. Be brave.

Anxiety and fear are actually simple methods. Be brave. Hello everyone, I mentioned my stuttering in my previous posts. I always practice in front of a mirror, so for me, it's very good practice. I ca...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social JudgmentHope & Motivation
postr/Stutter_remissionSep 30, 2025
1 points

My own strategy towards STUTTERING REMISSION and subconscious fluency

My own strategy towards STUTTERING REMISSION and subconscious fluency In my opinion, all behaviors/emotions/thoughts (and hundreds of other conditioned stimuli) become maladaptive if we specifically u...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringMindset shift+3 more
postr/Stutter_remissionSep 30, 2025
1 points

RECOMMENDED READ: "Reactive inhibitory control precedes overt stuttering events" (2024)

RECOMMENDED READ: "Reactive inhibitory control precedes overt stuttering events" (2024) Research link: [https://direct.mit.edu/nol/article/5/2/432/119560](https://direct.mit.edu/nol/article/5/2/432/11...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringNeurological & Brain+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2025
1 points

you must be suffering with stutter i'd like to say that you can do the competitions with your self to get over it...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/Stutter_remissionSep 29, 2025
1 points

Focus on desensitization: it reduces the threat tagging and hyper-responsiveness that keep the system stuck. And we need to move the set-point (Homeostasis vs. Allostasis)

Focus on desensitization: it reduces the threat tagging and hyper-responsiveness that keep the system stuck. And we need to move the set-point (Homeostasis vs. Allostasis) **Extremely relevant:** I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
postr/Stutter_remissionSep 29, 2025
2 points

Desensitization requires a form of acceptance and letting go! Actively unlearn the NEED for reflexive, error-driven/compensatory responses during a stutter block (to say the word or sound)

Desensitization requires a form of acceptance and letting go! Actively unlearn the NEED for reflexive, error-driven/compensatory responses during a stutter block (to say the word or sound) You can use...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringMindset shift+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 29, 2025
3 points

I practiced by talking to my phone and filming myself stuttering while alone, for 10 minutes at a time. I would just talk about my stutter and my day in general. It was super weird to hear my own voi...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureTherapy Experiences
postr/StutterSep 28, 2025
12 points

Ever tried DnD?

Ever tried DnD? I noticed this about my stuttering recently, since in the last weeks I got into one of those very bad stuttering periods. When I play DnD with my friends I lean into heavy roleplay, so...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Roles & PerformanceVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2025
1 points

Just stutter. It's that simple. The shame will go away if you dive into it. Fear only works from the shadows. You raise your hand and you ask your question while stuttering like hell. People laugh? La...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & PrideShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2025
1 points

You can practically use desensitization instead of a mirror. In addition, DAF/metronome practice may also be helpful. GABA, glutamate, and dopamine neurotransmitters are important as well. If you are ...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & ProfessionalCommunity & Support
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAssistive DevicesFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2025
1 points

I also recently started doing desensitization exercises. I have a speech technique where I talk slower and on the exhale with more intonation than my normaal speech. This really helps me control my st...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency TechniquesQuality of Life
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2025
3 points

I also stutter when I'm alone! Especially if i'm reading out loud to myself,, Im glad you found a solution that worked for you!...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureGenetic & Family FactorsSituational Variability
postr/Stutter_remissionSep 21, 2025
1 points

Why do stutter techniques sometimes work, and other times they stop working? (in your own words)

Why do stutter techniques sometimes work, and other times they stop working? (in your own words) In my opinion: From what I understand. Triggers like fear, anticipation, tension, breathing from exhau...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2025
3 points

There's a lot of PWS who experience difficulty with specific sounds or words (like their names for example). I don't think any sound is inherently "harder" to pronounce than any other sound. I think i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesPropositionality & WeightVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2025
1 points

Do you have a daily regimen that you do before work or speaking? Or do you just show up to work and the exposure and success lead to your stutter being greatly reduced?...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2025
3 points

Hey bro well done so proud and happy for you! U know the feeling of stuttering is hell man, i suffer from it but i wanna understand the take away was just exposing yourself to difficult situations ove...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationCure Claims / Alt-Treats
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2025
1 points

Best way to develop self-confidence around stuttering is to start by voluntary stuttering in front of a mirror. Then, add in phone calls. I have a long post with more info if you are interested in d...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & Motivation
postr/StutterSep 18, 2025
5 points

desensitization exercise

desensitization exercise I've recently started working on my stuttering. I've practiced speaking in front of a mirror and a screen. But I think the most important thing is self-confidence. I'll start ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHope & MotivationHiding & Concealment