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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2020
2 points

Since my stutter revolves around my anxiety, I take some measures to be as calm as possible in situations as presentations. What I do is: • Avoid caffeine for a couple of days before • Have a restfu...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
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commentr/StutterMay 13, 2020
2 points

Oh that's great, yep that's we should do and everything will be fine okay just breath 💜 Have nice day !!...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Mindfulness & BreathingValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterMay 12, 2020
1 points

Okay thankyou. Any advice on how to calm it down? Breathing techniques aren’t working as well as they use to...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Mindfulness & BreathingAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2020
3 points

This is awesome! I’m a teacher and I’m always anxious of stuttering during zoom class. I just take a deep breath and remind myself to speak slowly and annunciate. You got this! Proud of you internet s...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Mindfulness & BreathingSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2020
3 points

Always seek medical advice from a medical professional. I can only speak from my experience. I tried Xanax, Paxil and zoloft without any success and it made me into a zombie. I knew then that th...

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Mindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMay 9, 2020
1 points

Yup, it’s the worst. I have found reading a book aloud helpful practice for me. I took some narration classes, and focusing on clearly pronouncing every vowel, and also controlling my breathing on lon...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2020
1 points

(1) Reading out loud every day for 1 hour (2) Diaphragmatic breathing (3) Not focusing on my stutter but on life...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2020
1 points

One of the benefits of being a Podcaster is that you network with a lot of amazing and creative people. I am learning meditation from the Strong Body Strong Mind podcast hosted by Maria. She is an ...

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Mindfulness & BreathingTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMay 2, 2020
1 points

I cannot do that since I don’t live in an English speaking country. I feel like the only problem is my anxiety. When I don’t have it I don’t stutter and I can communicate easily. I don’t know if medit...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMay 1, 2020
8 points

For me, I stopped focusing on my stutter and focused on just living. The more I did that, my fluency improved. Don't get me wrong, I still have blocks so I just breathe, and continue with my con...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideMindfulness & BreathingDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterApr 30, 2020
2 points

I think also the disruption to regular habits and schedules can also wreak havoc on our ability to destress. Make sure you're finding time to truly relax!...

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Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2020
1 points

Definitely let them know before hand. If you get blocked taking desk breaths helps me....

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 29, 2020
1 points

I agree with the comment about breathing. One thing I’ve learned is deep long breaths( like 2 seconds long) as well as calming anxiety. If you can, beforehand try some meditation or something that cal...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 27, 2020
3 points

You can also get away with more obvious breathing and relaxation techniques that you normally can’t in regular conversation Edit: missed a word...

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Mindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2020
3 points

Honestly man, when I keep blocking, I take 5 seconds to breathe deeply, and sometimes the problem is fixed....

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2020
2 points

I’ve actually been using it even more, I ironically work at a call center and it’s been super busy lately, so I have no idea what could be causing it. I think i’ll just try to find some videos online ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterApr 21, 2020
5 points

Encouragement and Advice for Fellow Stutterers

Encouragement and Advice for Fellow Stutterers Dear Fellow Stutterers: I have been reading some of your letters on this stuttering forum; they have affected me deeply so as someone who has stutt...

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Energy & Biological RhythmsFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+2 more
commentr/StutterApr 20, 2020
1 points

I go to therapy in my school and all I do there is meditate and read words of a paper. I don’t know if it’s made a difference. I still feel like it’s the same What is hypnotherapy exactly?...

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Mindfulness & BreathingSeeking TherapyTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterApr 15, 2020
2 points

Have you tried meditation/mindfulness? It might a good idea to try it out before hypnotherapy. A lot of people think meditation is about clearing your mind, but it’s really about observing the thought...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Mindfulness & BreathingValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterApr 14, 2020
1 points

Focus on deep diaphragmatic breathing and try not to overwhelm yourself with nerves. Just focus on one question at a time....

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight