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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
6 points

I have been taking antidepressants everyday for many years. It has never directly reduced my stuttering but what it did do was to reduce my significant stress which helped me to better control my stut...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterJan 9, 2026
3 points

why do antidepressants help stuttering?

why do antidepressants help stuttering? whenever i stop them i start to stutter even when i try to speak slowly i still suffer,its embarrassing, should i take antidepressants for the rest of my life o...

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postr/StopStutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

Speech Therapy that Actually Gets It (From EX-Stutterers)

Speech Therapy that Actually Gets It (From EX-Stutterers) I’ve been dealing with a stutter most of my life and, like many of you, I’ve tried traditional speech therapy with mixed (or zero) results. Mo...

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postr/StutterJan 9, 2026
21 points

new job

new job i rarely post but i wanted to share i got a job offer the other day! during my phone screening, i did stumble over my words and also in my interview. I was ready for another rejection but the ...

School & WorkMeds & Substances
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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2026
5 points

Wow, that was quite a read. To me, it seems like you have not one, but three problems: 1. You have a severe stutter, which has lead to 2. You have developed a deep depression and severe anxiety, which...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2026
1 points

Ive had a stammer my whole life as I inherited it genetically from my father and the only treatment that works consistently for myself is smoking cannabis. Other things do exist but in a lot of cases ...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2026
4 points

I think it's almost similar to current anti-psychotics, only benefit is that it doesn't have much side effects. From my opinion, Ablify is still better. I'd love to try Ecopipam over everything else h...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2026
2 points

Yes, I’m on Lexapro now. I had to come off Prozac because it made my stutter worse due to it being more activating on dopamine and norepinephrine. Lexapro only increases seratonin which indirectly, s...

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Anticipating StutteringHelpful Med OutcomesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2026
3 points

Today is my second day taking Sertraline, and although it takes about 3 weeks to take effect, it's supposed to improve my stuttering. I'll make a post later with the results....

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Helpful Med OutcomesAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
5 points

I found my pathway to fluency was by getting control of my Valsalva response. Once I could control my airflow I was able to finally become stutter free. Everyone has to find their own pathway. I found...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
2 points

I researched as to the reason why fluent speakers don’t stutter. I discovered it had to do with a way of breathing for speech. Once I was able to have voluntary control of my airflow through my vocal ...

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Fluency TechniquesHelpful Med OutcomesIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StopStutterJan 6, 2026
1 points

Stop Stuttering, Love Speaking, Enjoy Your Life

Stop Stuttering, Love Speaking, Enjoy Your Life The best online speech therapy any PWS can get. Every single therapist StopStutter has is a ex-stutterer....

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
2 points

Hey man, I’m sorry your stutter is so severe. I’ve been there. Done that. I just turned 31 yesterday. I’m a male 6’2 and good looking, and yes I do have a stutter. It’s mild now, but it was severe at ...

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Seeking TherapyHelpful Med OutcomesMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
2 points

same, i feel as if giving up will lead the worse stuttering. i have regained hope that it will get better and it definitely has...

Emotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
2 points

I spoke to u/bbbforlearning about 2 weeks ago, and he's right. I am going through William Parry's book and watched a few of his videos on YouTube, and the Valsalva Maneuver theory does make sense to m...

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
1 points

Ya quitting is really challenging. The cbd flower is nice because it still has terpenes and the genetics have come along way since 2018....

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commentr/StutterJan 6, 2026
1 points

That’s a good idea. I had quit smoking in favor of dabbing for lung health but I’d go back temporarily if it meant I could quit. Thanks for the advice....

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
1 points

Thanks. I may give that a go if I can force myself. The negative effects of THC have become a lot more obvious over the years. I wish 1:1 options were cheaper....

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commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
1 points

Bro, as a stutterer and fellow former weed addict, try some of the cbd heavy strains or 1:1 pens. The cbd might actually have no effect on your stutter or even a postive effect and you can cut down on...

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Helpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Psychedelics & Microdosing
commentr/StutterJan 5, 2026
5 points

I have been telling my story for months now. So many people have given up trying to reach a level of fluency. I have stopped trying to convince people that stuttering is basically “curable “ when you ...

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Fluency TechniquesHelpful Med Outcomes