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commentr/StutterJul 10, 2020
8 points

If you can, try eating a sandwich or something during the call. For some reason when eating, the brain is like “hey I must not be in danger because I’m eating something” so anxiety may reduce. Also a ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2020
3 points

Exposure therapy mostly (never avoiding talking even when I have the option to) once I start avoiding things like ordering food or talking on the phone and stuff like that they become worse for me. I...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2020
1 points

When I focus on the person and the conversation my stutter disappears. When I do have a block, I stop, breathe and carry on....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2020
8 points

I started stuttering when I was 6-7 years old. I always had mild to medium stutter and now I'm 24. After I started reading aloud and practiced meditation, my stutter has reduced drastically. Need a pr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationMindfulness & Breathing+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2020
1 points

And do you hate it enough to practice fluent speaking at least 2-3 hours a day, including visualization and autosuggestion sessions?...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2020
1 points

I get that. I think it's because of the whole "silence is deadly" thing people toss around.. That's definitely normal for sure, happens to me, especially when I have to make a presentation or somethi...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 6, 2020
3 points

Exactly 💯 My stutter was severe from 1975 to 1989; moderate from 1990 to 2013; mild from 2014 to present. I've also had 20 years of speech therapy and did some hypnosis in the military. Now I d...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2020
8 points

My 2 Cents: I am 49 years old, master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, married with 1 son AND a national trainer. My stutter started as a result from a traumatic dog attack at the ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+3 more
commentr/StutterJul 2, 2020
2 points

I had work today and it went pretty smooth stuttered only a few time. Did the thing you said and it worked and didn’t even think about talking. I also worked out all week and did breathing exercises. ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2020
2 points

is there a video, article, or someone who teaches diaphragmatic breathing. As I here it works but still dont quite see how to use for fluency...

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Mindfulness & BreathingAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2020
2 points

I try to not think about my stutter but whenever someone mentions speech or talking, my mind instantly goes into panic mode. I try to push the thought away but I just can't. Most of the time when I bl...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2020
1 points

I'll give that a try. I do notice that I'm losing breath when I'm talking but I just don't know how to fix it. I try to breathe in while blocking and that just makes it last longer. It could be the an...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 29, 2020
1 points

It helps for me as it calms me down because I'm usually a very, very, very hyperactive person so if I'm calmed down then I can focus on my speaking. But if you wanna try it then try it, no ones stoppi...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
3 points

Diaphragmatic breathing is belly breathing and costal is shallow breathing. I used to costal breathe until I learned Diaphragmatic breathing and this has helped me tremendously with my stutter....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
17 points

Daily things that help me: (1) Mindful meditation- 10 mins (2) Read out loud - 10 mins (3) Practice diaphragmatic breathing My biggest breakthrough is LEARNING to not focus on my stutter; I focus o...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposurePositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
6 points

Have you heard of breath stream management? It's really helpful for me (obviously might not be for everyone). Worth a try if you've never done it. Let me know if you want more info. I know exactly how...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
6 points

I'm a team leader in a huuuge corporation. I'm also struggling with stuttering, it was quite bad when I was younger but the best way for me to tackle with this issue is mediation. It's not only the wa...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
6 points

as mentioned above, strength training, diet but also breathing exercises. Check out Wim Hoff on youtube, has really good videos on the subject of how to breath properly...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
2 points

Could you tell me how you learned to calm your nerves ? Did you do meditation or something like that ?...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 28, 2020
3 points

It sucks I know, but there are ways of lessening the effects. Try going on a low carb diet for mental clarity (check with your doc first if you have any health issues etc) Also doing strength training...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightIdentity & Self-Perception