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commentr/StutterSep 28, 2019
2 points

Good for you! I've had speech therapy from age 5 to 25 and I have about 85% fluency. I also did hypnosis and that was a game changer for me. I learned how to properly breathe through my diaphragm...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Therapy ExperiencesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2019
3 points

Meditation and simply accepting it have helped me immensely. The meditation mindset helps me mid-stutter, and remembering to not judge myself so hard lessens the tension I get when or before I block. ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 24, 2019
3 points

That means that u become nervous speaking face to face, I suggest speaking in mirror or speaking with your close friend a lot or a relative and reading loud with them listening also helps...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 24, 2019
3 points

We speak on an out-breath so yes, we do need breath support for speech. It is true that breathing is an automatic reflex but an increase in muscle tension (e.g. due to stress) and/or wrong posture can...

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Neurological & BrainMindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterSep 24, 2019
3 points

This is a simple breathing technique to start with: Become aware of your breathing at rest. Put your hand on your belly and feel your diaphragm moving. If you are not sure where your diaphragm is, tak...

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Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2019
1 points

There are many helpful techniques that can improve stuttering. Since speaking is a complex process and each one of us has a different history of stuttering and has developed their personal brand of be...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 22, 2019
13 points

I've been doing yoga for a couple months now, and what I've translated most into my life from the practice is the idea that you should let go of things you don't control. Your stutter is part of you, ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 21, 2019
1 points

Hey! So that is so nerve wrecking.. I know it can be so intimidating in front of all those people, and I don't know the answer but a few tips would be to: not look down when you have to say your name ...

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commentr/StutterSep 17, 2019
2 points

I take ~33mg (one full dropper from a 1000mg bottle) of full spectrum CBD oil daily. I swear I notice a reduction in overall anxiety, which in turn helps my fluency. I recommend reading through that...

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Helpful Med OutcomesSituational VariabilityMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2019
2 points

I completely understand all of the frustrations you have as I've felt the same or similarly. The only way your stutter is ever going to get better is if you actively work on it. What step(s) are yo...

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postr/StutterSep 10, 2019
9 points

Raising awareness

Raising awareness Hey everybody this subreddit has been a place of support and a overwhelming atmosphere of friendliness. Seriously everybody is helping each other get through this. We maybe the 1% b...

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Research & ResourcesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2019
1 points

Yes, everyone should see the video!!! I found it this year in around February-May and it was really hard to get used to (as the doctor in the video says) "baubling", or something like voluntary stutt...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & BreathingSituational Variability
postr/StutterSep 9, 2019
3 points

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commentr/StutterSep 7, 2019
2 points

I suggest you to try Yoga, especially PrānaYāma (breathing exercises). If nothing it will relax you & that can do wonders....

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Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2019
1 points

This helped me a little bit in stuttering too, I've been mewing for a year too...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2019
1 points

Also GABA pills help you get better sleep and relaxes your muscles, along with the stress and anxiety part. It is not a prescription drug, it’s a neurotransmitter supplement. If you have any questions...

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Mindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2019
1 points

I faced my fear 4 years long as a sportsteacher student. The thing with me if i am relaxed, i speak relaxed and ofcourse i will stutter sometimes. But when i do, I just take a deep breath Trying not...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2019
1 points

I never did Last year I did a meditation retreat where we weren't allowed to speak for several days. In that time I stuttered in most of my dreams.. Would be very interesting to know how that comes...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingCycles & Randomness
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2019
1 points

That sounds exactly like what I experience; I should try to be more mindful/present and see how it changes things....

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Mindfulness & BreathingOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2019
1 points

I am always in my head literally every moment I talk. I try to practice mindfulness to stay in the moment. I don't know how that's working out for me since with mindfulness there is no judgement. It j...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingOverthinking & Monitoring