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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2019
8 points

Man, only stutterers know the amount of anxiety we go through every single day. I don't know how my heart is still healthy, but I got some gastrointestinal problems due to this great amount of anxiety...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEnergy & Biological RhythmsMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2019
6 points

Mines all anxiety so when I feel like I'm going through a period if it being worse I just make a concious effort to take ten minutes every day to just sit somewhere quiet for ten minutes to meditate, ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2019
1 points

I know this is 3 days old, but look up mindfulness! It's a good way to calm you down before a speech and during. I took public speaking this semester and before every speech my anxiety would get bad...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2019
1 points

Absolutely agree with everyone above! The more we resist something, the more afraid we feel. Talk and talk a lot. It’s okay if we stutter. We can’t let this restrict or hinder our opportunities. I t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 11, 2019
6 points

I’m 37 and I’ve tried several techniques over the years. For me, the way that I stutter has changed as I’ve gotten older. I’ve had to adapt and try different things, whether I’m in a period of getting...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 11, 2019
2 points

speaking without thinking definitely reduces stuttering but i dont think its because we forget that we stutter . I think if you speak quickly without thinking you are just feeling comfortable which re...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 11, 2019
1 points

Never heard of any studies addressing stutter, but there is evidence it reduces anxiety and increases self awareness, so it might have benefits for stuttering. It´s been proven that meditating alters ...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Mindfulness & BreathingResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterDec 10, 2019
1 points

This. Also, have you tried therapy / CBT? Personally, I dealt with severe social anxiety for years. I read all of the books, tried meds, herbal supplements and none of it did much of anything. What...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingSeeking TherapyAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2019
1 points

I don't know about studies but I know for myself meditation to reduce anxiety and stutter acceptance definately helps my stutter...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2019
2 points

True. Also, have you tried therapy / CBT? Personally, I dealt with severe social anxiety for years. I read all of the books, tried meds, herbal supplements and none of it did much of anything. What...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingTherapy ExperiencesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterDec 5, 2019
4 points

Has there been a study on meditation and stuttering?

Has there been a study on meditation and stuttering? I personally don't meditate religiously but I have before. I'd think mediation could at least ve a minor remedy for stuttering. Idk i'm just wonder...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Research & ResourcesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2019
2 points

NHS will be a waiting list, and the length of time you have to wait will depend on how many other people in your area also need help. Often the priority is given to children, so the wait can be long b...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Seeking TherapyTherapy ExperiencesMindfulness & Breathing+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 4, 2019
8 points

Of course. So I've learned a few techniques. One that helped me the most was prolongation where I would slightly prolong the first word at the beginning of a sentence. Another one was light articulati...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2019
1 points

Glad that that technique is working for you. I too feel the same, people take things for granted, the things like answering calls and conversing with ease is really enviable from my point of view. I d...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Mindfulness & BreathingQuality of Life
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2019
3 points

As someone who stuttered in every class presentation and hand trouble reading aloud,i just want you to know it doesn't stick unless you let it stick.Im in college now and presentations are in from of ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindset shiftMindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterDec 2, 2019
9 points

I literally need a reminder to breathe every two seconds or I forget it and die from the lack of oxygen....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2019
2 points

Awesome!!! Funny enough one of the things this book recommends is improving your cognitive ability by setting about a set schedule for your day, exercising, eating well, and maintaining a healthy life...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Mindfulness & BreathingAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2019
2 points

I try to go for a quick walk to chill out, takes some deep breaths, etc. I also take Holy Basil as needed, I find it effective to calm me down...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingSituational Variability
postr/StutterNov 29, 2019
3 points

How to stay calm throughout the day?

How to stay calm throughout the day? Hey guys, I started meditating recently, and I've found that it actually helps with my stutter! At least in the morning. It's almost if I can hear the phrase in my...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingOverthinking & MonitoringCycles & Randomness+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2019
13 points

I have a question, when you speech block, do you feel the urge in your chest like a tightness in your chest making you not be able to say the word? If so, try to exhale through your nose and say that ...

Speech & StutteringCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesMindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight