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commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2021
3 points

I can kinda tell, sometimes i try to say it but then i get a block and just stop saying it and restarting my whole sentence. But other times i know when im gonna stutter and try and change my wording,...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterFeb 13, 2021
36 points

question

question sup, I don’t know if i’m the only one but when i’m speaking I can tell if i’m going to stutter on a word before I start to say it, so often times i’ll change the word. but is this the same fo...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterFeb 10, 2021
2 points

Advice needed

Advice needed I’ve been stuttering for as long as i remember, i’ve tried speech therapy countless times but it just didn’t work. I’m 17 now and i’ve read that the longer the stutter stays the less lik...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindset shiftAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
2 points

For the job interview I try to not think about about my stutter, it doesn't cross my mind. I remember going to an interview at Walmart and I just tried to make myself comfortable, like picturing tha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2021
2 points

If you rehearse it enough to the point where it's all just from memory as in no winging it or looking at note cards I never stuttered at all from it when I was younger and worked as a marshal at laser...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
2 points

The anxiety and the hesitation is what builds the anticipation and fear of speaking in general. I’ve heard a lot about embracing it and going “into” the stutter. There could also be social, emotiona...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2021
3 points

I've gone through that. Every waking moment thinking of stuttering or avoiding people so I won't have an opportunity to stutter. Unfortunately the answer is as you said, stop thinking about it and sto...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2021
15 points

Had a bad experience during interview on call

Had a bad experience during interview on call So currently I'm preparing for job interview, I applied for a Junior dev role, and I received call within like 2 hour of applying through mail. Now when I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 2, 2021
27 points

How do I stop being so awkward while on the phone?

How do I stop being so awkward while on the phone? It’s gotten so bad, I’ll usually start a phone call with “hello, u-u-um... s-s-so I.... haha sorry um.... okay so I called for... u-um d-d-d-the spee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2021
6 points

My stutter comes out worst when I’m in line at Starbucks anticipating saying my order hahaha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringPhysical Tension
postr/StutterJan 20, 2021
4 points

Nightmare/stutter

Nightmare/stutter Hello guys! About 3 years ago , i had a really bad nightmare because I had to make a presentation the next day. I dreamed of all these fake imaginary scenarios where I stutter, peo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2021
2 points

I'm a stutterer obviously. I'm just pointing what actually has empirical evidence behind it. I specifically said that it doesn't work for everyone too. And there's a reason I didn't name any specific ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringHelpful Med OutcomesHarmful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 16, 2021
1 points

It’s funny because I tell that to other people as well. And practicing doesn’t help because when I am alone or speak with my family/ friends or what have you, I almost never stutter. I don’t stutter t...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterJan 15, 2021
3 points

Blocking more with a specific person (authority)

Blocking more with a specific person (authority) Hello guys,I have noticed a positive tendency in my speech the last weeks or so,but speaking/reading in front of a specific person is a challenge.Any s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentPower Dynamics & Intimidation
postr/StutterJan 13, 2021
24 points

just joined,, first time posting

just joined,, first time posting hi i’m a 18 year old male and i’ve stuttered my whole life. i’ve always wished i knew someone irl that also stuttered but unfortunately i haven’t, so i thought i’d com...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & Fluctuation+2 more
postr/StutterJan 12, 2021
32 points

Feeling Overwhelmed and Lost/Sad

Feeling Overwhelmed and Lost/Sad Good evening everyone! ​ I (22 F) have been attending speech therapy for the past two months, and it has really made a difference in my life. However, I h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2021
2 points

My problem is when I try to talk to a girl for the first time I will get nervous, especially if I like the girl, I will stutter/block badly. I always think about first impressions; so, I don't want he...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2021
2 points

Stuttering is coused by your doubt in your own ability to speak. That doubt had time to grow since most of us started stammering as kids...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2021
1 points

I don't quite know what to call it. In posts in here previously, I've talked about "performance modes" in general, but that's beginning to sound a bit too clear-cut for me. So, perhaps "interaction ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
postr/StutterJan 11, 2021
7 points

Finance career with a stutter

Finance career with a stutter Anyone here work in finance? If so, how has it been for you? What has helped you in job interviews? I am currently a sophomore who aspires to work in investment banking...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more