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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2012
5 points

Something I have found that helps me is to purposefully introduce small stutters into your speech. It tricks the brain into feeling like you have control because you're doing the stutter on purpose. I...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2012
1 points

Also the National Stuttering Association is a great resource: www.westutter.org...

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2012
2 points

Hi there, I am a speech therapist as well as a person who stutters. There are many techniques to use. I highly suggest you find a speech therapist that is considered a fluency specialist. Below is ...

Community & SupportTherapy & Professional
Advice RequestsSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2012
1 points

Wow, I'm very happy for you! This definitly gives me some hope!!...

commentr/StutterNov 25, 2012
2 points

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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2012
4 points

I usually use a one of those filler words to get started if I start blocking. Something like uh, um, or maybe even just exhaling to get the air moving could be useful. As a life long stutterer I wou...

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commentr/StutterNov 24, 2012
7 points

try to transition the block into a softer, less tense repetition of the initial sound. as i've found, this is much easier said than done but this works for me...

Speech & Stuttering
Blocks & StoppagesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterNov 24, 2012
4 points

You should pm me so we can skype. I know of a way but its kinda hard for me to explain. ...

Community & Support
Advice Requests
postr/StutterNov 24, 2012
16 points

Has anyone found a technique to overcome blocking?

Has anyone found a technique to overcome blocking? Over the last 20 years I've worked really hard to beat my stuttering. I almost have it beat; most people don't even realize I stutter, but I can't s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterNov 21, 2012
1 points

My experience regarding my improvement in the last week due to a potent self realization

My experience regarding my improvement in the last week due to a potent self realization Disclaimer: As with all stutter reduction techniques, this might not help everyone but I hope it does I am a 2...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation+1 more
postr/StutterNov 16, 2012
1 points

Smash your stutter

Smash your stutter ...

postr/StutterNov 15, 2012
1 points

Possible Phone Hack: Record certain words that you have problems with and play them back?

Possible Phone Hack: Record certain words that you have problems with and play them back? I know exactly which words/letters I have problems with and they often occur at the beginning of a phone call ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
postr/StutterNov 14, 2012
1 points

I'm a stuttering fool who decided to make a podcast

I'm a stuttering fool who decided to make a podcast I'm a graduate student at the University of Washington who mustered up the courage to become a podcaster despite having a persistent stutter. I've b...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Personal StoriesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2012
1 points

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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2012
1 points

Reading out loud never was a problem for me. In my case, if I say a word fast enough (before I realize that I usually get stuck at this word) I don't stutter at all. Same thing when I have to repeat ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2012
2 points

Yeah I also can sense what word will give me trouble and i can fix it. That's why it sucks when i read out loud because it forces me to say that specific word...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2012
1 points

This is EXACTLY how I am, my biggest fear is definitely reading out loud because people will think my stutter is a fluke, so they might laugh or something. Then when I go out somewhere in public and m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
postr/StutterOct 31, 2012
1 points

A small victory

A small victory I've had a moderate to severe stutter (depending on the day) since I was 7 years old. Recently the lady who trained me at my current job left, leaving me to take over some of her respo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesTrauma & PsychologicalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2012
1 points

I have edited my comment, incase you dident see....

commentr/StutterOct 23, 2012
1 points

Much obliged :). I'll look into this....