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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2022
3 points

The breathing in will not help and can make it worse especially if you are nervously taking a big breath into your chest. Try to take normal sized or slow breaths, into your diaphragm, and talk on *...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2022
1 points

yeah even my teacher at school told me to make them aware of it so when i do stutter they know it’s just that and to not make a big deal out of it...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2022
1 points

Fortunately my job isn't scripted at all, but when I started some bits where I I just found ways to make them work, either that or just have an honest discussion with your manager. As for the anxiety ...

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2022
1 points

That’s awesome that you are gaining the confidence to reward people for the behaviors you wanna see, and call people out for the behaviors you don’t want to see. Don’t ever think that others are bett...

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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2022
2 points

Just tell them you’re heated and that you want to take a break in order to breath and calm down. Then come back later and say what you wanna say. And if it’s still difficult, just tell them you stut...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2022
3 points

Don’t tell them it’s a network issue! Just tell them you stutter! I think it will help You be able to focus better in the meeting, and overall feel better....

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2022
6 points

I also have a serious stutter and am pursuing Mechanical Engineering. In light of this, I started a public speaking club to try and help others who have social anxiety and/or speaking impediments. I a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2022
2 points

Practice your key points so when it comes to it you know exactly what you’re gonna say, this has definitely helped me. You should also tell the interviewer that you stammer before the interview starts...

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Preparation & RehearsalSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2022
3 points

As a fellow man with the same disorder, in my experience what’s best it’s just admit it. Yeah. Imagine you going into that interview and starts talking without saying you stutter, in my culture we ca...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2022
1 points

I am talking with a professional. Personally, I think communication is what separates men (and people in general) and I've found that the best communicators rise to the top while lesser communicator...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2022
2 points

Honestly don’t know what to say, you should just talk with a friend or a professional. In regards to male social hierarchies, mentality is what separates men. I’m 24, struggled with extreme stutteri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
1 points

I'd be more inclined to include it. It shows you have determation and persevere through adversity. If you sell it as not a fault but proof you don't let things hold you back. I think it should work ...

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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
1 points

I would add it. Disclosing your stutter demonstrates your strength and courage, overcoming adversity and your ability to rise above challenges. (I added mine to my leadership application/scholars...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
1 points

You can still tell people you stutter! Just tell them in a confident, casual way. Don’t live your life based off other people’s reactions. And it is actually possible that they didn’t notice. I have ...

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Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2022
3 points

I think the important thing is to not teach your child to avoid fears. Show courage often in your life by making phone calls, ordering at restaurants. Even join a toastmasters group. If she sees how m...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2022
1 points

Yeah it’s all about not getting walked on rather than puffing your chest out. Just making sure people stay in their lane!...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
3 points

It’s helped me get out of a few tickets before. I stutter so much when I get pulled over the cops feel bad for me and give me a warning....

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
6 points

>“Woah! What the hell is that? Why’d you make that face??” It happened to me for the first time a few weeks ago with a new coworker. In his case, I don't believe he's a terrible person, I think he...

Coping & Advocacy
Self-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
19 points

You can immediately tell who is a friend and who is ~~a terrible person~~ someone you don’t want to spend anymore time around. Quick example 1: You’re talking to a coworker (before they know you stut...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2022
42 points

Helps me weed out bad/immature people sometimes if they make fun or talk over me (after I asked them not to)...

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Self-Advocacy & Boundaries