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I used to do it. After a particularly bad stuttering incident I would dwell on it and keep thinking about it, making me more anxious and then those suicidal thoughts would creep in. Try not to get cau...

One of the biggest things with stuttering is the breath. Whenever I get blocked up to a point, I just stop and take a deep breath. I know it's one of the most common things that we are told, but it's ...

Something that works for me but can be hard to tackle is taking a new breath of course, and closing my eyes or redirecting my vision and imagining that I am alone, or talking to my Self....

I definitely hear ya. It took me years to make peace with my stutter. And everyday is a daily fight to maintain that peace whether through meditation, yoga, weight-lifting, taking my vitamins, CBD, ta...

Stuttering is the worst. I absolutely agree. But it can be managed. Speech therapy and having a better handle on your anxiety can make a huge difference, especially since anxiety makes stuttering wo...

It is a good tool to practice with because it helps slow down your rate of speech. I also add breathing techniques into it. I read out loud several articles so my brain can get used to this rate of ...

I hope you do well. Remember to breath. I forget to do that during a stuttering flare up. You got this...

Yep, everyone has dysfluencies in their speech. Feel fortunate that it's very mild. It sounds like certain situations are triggers for you- like stressful situations. Personally I try to focus on dia...

You are right! I am mainly objecting to the notion that you can fix your stutter by 1) breathe 2) relax and 3) reduce anxiety....

Because then you are more focused on breathing. And correct breathing patterns solves most of the problem. The rest is your confidence and dealing qith the anxiety....

Has anyone tried the Wim Hof Method to stutter less? Does it work?

Has anyone tried the Wim Hof Method to stutter less? Does it work? ...

My stutter definitely has ups and downs also. It’s kinda like a sine curve. Interacting with strangers is probably the best way I’ve found to combat the social anxiety that comes with a stutter. As yo...

This happened to me when i first got to my job and last year around this time. You have to relax your throat. Practice prolonging the first word of your sentences, making an h sound before you say wor...

Yes I agree. The last two days for some reason I've felt such insane anxiety when someone asks me my name that even a calming breathing technique has not worked. It's the only thing which holds me bac...

In my early 20's I took a job at an audio conference center as an operator. Back in ninteen-dickety-two, there were actual audio conference centers and operators would lead calls, introduce new partic...

Hi, just one question, when making an announcement, tricking into thinking talking to self is a great way, but what do you usually do when answering phones or other interactions? is there some type of...

Get a speech therapist. Trust me, most of your problem is psychological and related to breathing. Improving breathing, relaxing muscles the right way, and speaking with the correct rhythm, intonation ...

Focus on the positives and try and create good memories of success rather than thinking “I can’t do this” or “last time I was in this position I failed”. Calmness, breathing, grounding and positivity ...

The sessions relax you fully then put positive affirming thoughts into your subconscious so that you are creating new memories of being able to say things calmly and clearly. I have subsequently been ...

Emotions and Stuttering

Emotions and Stuttering Hello, I just recently joined this sub and it’s weird because I never before thought there were people going through the same shitty condition that I was, so there has never r...