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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2020
1 points

My stutter is worse on the inhales. That's why easy onset works. Practicing diaphragmatic breathing will probably help you....

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2020
3 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 ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2020
1 points

I have not tried that, but the drug you listed is a SSRI antidepressant, and also helps with anxiety; Perhaps the improvement came from less anxiety during speech rather than the inherent effects of ...

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commentr/StutterJun 23, 2020
10 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 ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingGenetic & Family FactorsPositive Therapy Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2020
8 points

Here's a couple of exercises I learned while in speech therapy. How well, if at all, they work for you, may vary. You probably need to put them into practice before you can see if they work: * Take a...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2020
15 points

For me, my mental space has a much greater impact on my speech than the mechanics of how I actually try to speak. Things like getting enough sleep, eating right and exercising have a positive impact o...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingHope & MotivationMindset shift
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
2 points

Peter Baker He's the guy... Stammering is all about breathing tbh. I used to stammer like all the time on the phone in classrooms or with a person of higher authority. But this course really helped m...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
1 points

Never had that ! But my handwriting is reaaaaallyyy ugly ! Some people say that it's "because people who stutter thinks too fast for their hands or their mouths" ;)...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJun 19, 2020
1 points

I didn’t watch the videos but this is the kind of thing I’m talking about. https://youtu.be/4NK0Rs3ITkQ https://youtu.be/W_YWBFKUa2A https://youtu.be/pxieq7YD_fA I’m so sorry about the third link...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2020
4 points

Practice Practice Practice!!! Have you considered breathing techniques? How about altering the way you think as you speak? The human being is an amazing being, practice speaking and you will becom...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 18, 2020
1 points

My speech therapist long ago suggested two strategies that were helpful for me. She suggested that I might have an easier start to a word by prrrrrol-longing the first syllable. I did find th...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2020
4 points

My mom had a moderate stutter and when she turned 14, she told herself that she was done (and her stutter stopped). As for me, my stutter appeared at the age of 5 due to a traumatic dog 🐕 attack and...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Trauma & PsychologicalTherapy ExperiencesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2020
1 points

Definitely try meditating though. just accepting my stutter is part of me and meditating to reduce stress/anxiety arr the two biggest things that helped me...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideMindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2020
1 points

Well I'd say keep trying to find a job, I don't believe avoidance is good, it's not about powering through, it's about coping with a stutter that's big going away, everyone's in the same boat you have...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2020
2 points

Your stutter could be like mine and affected by anxiety. Which understandably could be higher when you are feeling isolated and the world is the way it is at the moment. When I have periods of my stu...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2020
2 points

My 2 cents. I'm 49, began Stuttering at age 5 due to traumatic dog attack. After 20 years of speech therapy, I went from 0% fluency to about 90%. Before, I hated when people would finish my sent...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalAcceptance & PrideAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2020
2 points

It's not my favorite thing but honestly sometimes it's helpful and I allow it to relieve some of the pressure that i'm feeling to get the words out. However, I do always finish my words, but I definit...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & AngerMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2020
1 points

I’ve found that anything that puts me in a better headspace has a positive impact on my speech. Incidentally, exercises I explicitly do to “fix” my stutter have almost no effect....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterJun 13, 2020
2 points

You should try this thing called ‘Rescue Remedy’ it’s a plant based liquid that you put inside a drink and it completely gets rid of your nerves etc...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterJun 12, 2020
2 points

Thai chi effects.

Thai chi effects. Iv stutter my whole life. My stutter can described as I have good days and I have my bad days. My stutter happens every other sentence or so. It can be quick or get stuck for 20 secs...

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Situational VariabilityMindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes