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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2012
2 points

I always thought, and was told so by friends, that I stutter less when I drink alcohol. My father recently told me that alcohol makes it much worse. At first I thought that he only wants me to drink l...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Cycles & Randomness
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2012
3 points

Yeah I like to mention the fact that I stutter while I am drunk and fluent so people say "what? I never even noticed!" then the next day when I am sober they notice and by then it isn't awkward...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2012
1 points

Works differently for me. While sober I can manage to consentrate enough to speak fairly fluent, but when I drink I totally lose that ability and get blocks every other sentence. The drunker I get the...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2012
3 points

Yep, after a few drinks, in a moderately loud pub or bar I am completely fluent. A combination of background noise with a bit of a buzz to help ease anxiety and I rarely stutter. Great place for a fir...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Stress & Fight/FlightDating & Romance
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2012
6 points

I think you are right, the key is pre-existing anxiety and doing something that makes you feel less anxious. I am the same way, drinking/smoking calms the nerves and I am less likely to stutter. Als...

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Stress & Fight/FlightRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
postr/StutterJun 3, 2012
10 points

Am I the only one who doesn't stutter when I am really drunk/messed up?

Am I the only one who doesn't stutter when I am really drunk/messed up? Not trying to advocate widespread drug use here because my friend who also stutters speaks way worse when he is drunk, but I fin...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Strategic Swearing/CursingHelpful Med Outcomes+3 more