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commentr/StutterMar 4, 2025
11 points

This is a common issue for stutterers. I used to get so anxious at meetings where I knew the introduction was coming that I’d nearly have a panic attack. A speech therapist could give you some strateg...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2025
1 points

I find if I have pre scripted answers or things I’m going to say it helps, that works best for me. Sometimes I’ll talk in a rhythm like what I’m saying is a song. But if I have to come with words/sen...

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postr/StutterMar 2, 2025
29 points

Successful stutterers, how did you do it?

Successful stutterers, how did you do it? Hello, im 19, a stutterer, that has almost always known the right answer, wanted to correct someone, but just doesn't do it because of the chance of stutterin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 2, 2025
1 points

I did my GCSE English oral exam 12 years ago. It counted was like 15-20% of overall grade. I think you should go for the oral exam, don’t let the stutter put you off. Keep on practicing talk and get...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
1 points

Practice interviews with a fake name and fake resume. After you get confident, try with real name and real resume. I practiced that after I finished my college before the first job....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
3 points

If you can, go to the actual room and visualize the day. Then practice your presentation over, over, and over again. YOU GOT THIS !!!...

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Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
3 points

My stuttering gets worse when I'm talking with people I know especially family because I naturally want to talk more infront of them not because im nervous. I'm usually quite reserved with others and ...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
2 points

Doing a presentation and having a stutter is quite challenging especially when it's the time when it's the worst, I recommend making a script and try Saying it out loud in your room or anywhere you wa...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
2 points

I had two presentations a couple of weeks ago back to back. I would just go over the presentation out loud to myself multiple times until I felt I got it right. (I would also recommend presenting in f...

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commentr/StutterMar 1, 2025
2 points

I honestly struggled with this during my GCSE English speaking exam. I stuttered quite a lot but I would say it wasn’t as bad due to practising it informs of friends and family. I struggled but was ab...

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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2025
2 points

My stuttering hasn’t been associated with certain beginning letter words as you’ve described but more so with my emotional or psychological state at the time. When I was younger, I often stuttered whe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2025
1 points

You also get that magical instant subconscious anxiety when it's just you and your cat and you have to shout at it cause it very suddenly jumped on the counter? Alright man 😂...

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commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2025
2 points

I think the only way to conquer it is to go out there and practice. I personally find the valsalva theory of stuttering by William Parry quite accurate...

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commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2025
2 points

When I was in school, I wish I was just mute. Life would have been so much easier, mental-health wise. I am sure logistically more difficult. However, once I got out of school and things got a lot ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2025
1 points

Thanks a lot, how did you simulate the situation? I rarely stutter while practising interview questions Thanks again...

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commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2025
2 points

That’s interesting. I do speak faster when I speak English than the other languages I know, but for my my stutter can be managed a lot by practice and naturally I have more English practice...

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commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2025
0 points

I used to be horrible at interviews. The thing that helped me was tonnes of practicing. I would put a picture of scary people in suits on my computer and simulate an interview. I ended up doing so man...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2025
1 points

Yes I'm using it now. Hardest part is finding a good model. Make sure its someone you look up to, has lots of clips and speeches that you can access for years to come, and of course exhibits speaking ...

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Preparation & RehearsalOverthinking & MonitoringRoles & Performance
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2025
1 points

For stuff like interviews, I practiced a lot. I mean a lot lot. Eventually my brain felt so normal to sit in interviews that I felt more comfortable and stuttered less. A lot of it is practice and sim...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterFeb 18, 2025
1 points

Thanks for the reply! I am sorry to learn of your condition. I generally do only healthy habits and because of the long period of time I have done them, the confidence boost has become permanent. F...

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