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commentr/StutterApr 7, 2020
1 points

Have you tried costal/diaphragmatic breathing? If it’s really just one or two sentences that you need to get out smoothly, with this breathing technique and some of the other suggestions here, I think...

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2020
1 points

Honestly, the biggest part wasn't on me, but was rather making sure that the groups I was a part of knew what was going on and how to handle it (i.e., they didn't have to do anything or feel bad, it j...

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commentr/StutterApr 6, 2020
3 points

Its sometimes about the breathing too. Sometimes you don't stutter, if you have a great breathing pattern. However, there are some words that I stutter on but I Inhale well before saying I say them c...

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commentr/StutterApr 4, 2020
1 points

As u/AttackOnGeckos said, I think acceptance is the most natural way to overcome stuttering caused by anxiety. Stuttering caused by other brain disorders might be more complex to reduce. But how do yo...

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commentr/StutterApr 1, 2020
2 points

Agreeing with u/Wholsum, it sounds like you’re stressed and maybe sleep deprived. Focus on your mental wellness by good sleep and some form of meditation and it’ll probably work itself out. Best to ...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2020
2 points

Yes most of us do. I found out the problem for me was talking too less and being unconfortable with myself. So I started to record myself speaking for 10 minutes talking everytime and everyday after I...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2020
-1 points

It means when you’re alone you are in the moment. When engaged in social situations you have trouble staying absolutely true to yourself and thus not fully living in the moment. The book: ‘the power ...

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commentr/StutterMar 30, 2020
2 points

It is breathing from the diaphragm instead of the chest. This video explains how to do it better than I can via text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMjTJf4-xz0...

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commentr/StutterMar 29, 2020
1 points

Not just this happens to me. But I can totally relate in the way I feel like you stutter more when "your engine" is cold. That's why I am starting a routine of every single day when I wake up I go str...

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commentr/StutterMar 26, 2020
2 points

I agree with the other poster, stuttering + anxiety. It's my assumption that when you talk you build up anxiety until you reach your maximum, and at that point talking becomes extremely difficult. Tak...

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commentr/StutterMar 26, 2020
3 points

I had a really strange conversation with my husband a short while ago because I was going through a bad spell and I didn't know why. I was kinda frustrated because I felt like my speech had been impro...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2020
2 points

For me reducing anxiety levels helps a lot. To do this there is exercise, yoga, meditation, getting comfortable speaking in bigger groups with friends. Also there is anti-anxiety pills that can potent...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2020
2 points

Yea I feel the senses play a huge role here. At least for me. What I see and what I hear can play a huge influence on my speaking. Breathing is important too. Something I need to work on....

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2020
3 points

me too. if I speak alone i don't have blocks or even if i sing. I think it has something to do with breathing. I try to copy my "alone breathing speaking pattern" to how a breath when i am someone ta...

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commentr/StutterMar 19, 2020
1 points

You could also do breathing exercises, even if it’s not for the stuttering. It might help for calmness....

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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2020
1 points

This sounds totally like stress. Stuttering increase with stress and anxiety. Anything you can do to help lessen that may help. Look up age appropriate meditation practices and breathing exercises ma...

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commentr/StutterMar 16, 2020
1 points

I am having a bad week too! There is a lot going on in the world right now, maybe you’re not directly stressed, but hearing about everything thats happening, maybe you’re subconsciously stressed and...

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commentr/StutterMar 6, 2020
1 points

Good job! So do you consciously use breathing techniques when talking to others now? How do you go about that? I'm also thinking about starting, but I don't know how to implement it....

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2020
1 points

I haven't taken acting classes, but I took a few levels of improv classes! It absolutely helped reduce anxiety and shyness. I highly recommend it. The classes are a lot of fun....

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commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2020
5 points

I did it but i'm not very sure if it actually helped me. I recommend it to overcome shyness and anxiety but it didn't really helped for my stutter...

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