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commentr/StutterApr 8, 2015
2 points

There was a suttertalk B Team episode on this: http://stuttertalk.com/hitting-thresholds-for-making-changes-in-stuttering-ep-455/ I do 3 assignments every day, working on a specific junk behavior I t...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 6, 2015
3 points

It's my biggest challenge. I have gone through a lot of desensitization and self acceptance but I have trouble getting over how anyone would deal with a first day where two people are getting to know ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2015
1 points

Thank you.. I've got another one coming up. What helps me is reading and I extend the vowels in my first few words like "Heeeeellloo, hooow are yoou?" It might seem strange but you'd be surprised how ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2015
2 points

The only way I know is to very slowly and systematically wipe away these behaviors. You would need to start in the very possible lowest feared situation and give yourself a target of not doing _____ b...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2015
1 points

you will get over it because there is no other option. your own way to get over it may be by learning every trick and technique to never block again, it may be by being open and accepting about that ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2015
1 points

To overcome stuttering you must face it. And it would be easier to face it with other fellow stutterers, we would all be very understanding....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2015
3 points

There were so many little steps I had to do. Because stuttering is different in every person, you have to experiment what works best for you. My previous experiences with SLPs were pretty bad. There...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2015
1 points

If you for whatever reason like to listen to stuttering, im eager and willing (maybe to give you more than you bargained for). But i appreciate the opportunity (to speak and practice)....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2015
2 points

Blocks are hard....that being said, from what I've read/experienced, blocks are generally the result of anticipating that you'll stutter and just trying "force" the sound out. So, not an easy fix for ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2015
3 points

Practice, practice, practice. Practice in front of people. Read your speech while taking a bath. Drink some chamomile tea and get a good night sleep. Remember when you are blocking don't keep pushin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2015
1 points

I have tried it as well and it seems that it actually works, and as you mentioned in another post, after some time, even if I don't snap, I'll automatically slow down, resulting in less stuttering and...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2015
1 points

After a week of snapping when I talk, it has actually caused me to instinctively talk slower even when I can't snap. I don't think the behavior of snapping will stick with you forever. I do think that...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2015
1 points

I haven't really had a problem with saying my name or address for the last 2 years, (with out the snapping thing) but I don't see why not. As long as I stay on beat with the snapping and talk slow eve...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterFeb 15, 2015
3 points

You're more than likely correct, But OP has hit on a feature of stuttering. I use it mostly as a party trick. when I tap my fingers together I won't stutter. Isn't that awesome ... buy me a drink! ...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2015
1 points

Feigning anger. No, seriously. I would mentally try to piss myself off to see how it affected my fluency. You should try it lol. ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterFeb 14, 2015
1 points

ayahuasca, man you've really done some research lol. I actually had a friend who tried it but it didnt do much for him and didnt help his stuttering. I dont recommend any of the other drugs you listed...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityMindset shift+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2015
1 points

I'm about halfway through therapy now and not going to drop it because I do see improvements. I definitely stutter less, but situations where I get anxiety do bring it out. I can't really go to an NSA...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Therapy ExperiencesStress & Fight/FlightVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2015
1 points

Thank you for your input. I've found if I voluntary stutter like pretend to repeat words I do not block. I might start doing this as at least I can communicate hahaa :)...

Coping & Advocacy
Voluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

I did this for a presentation in the mandatory comm class first year of college. A big relief because I didn't worry about the stutter and hiding it for each presentation. Probably the most fun I had ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2015
1 points

It's called voluntary stuttering and like many have said, it's purpose is to get the user to stuttering on feared words or sounds in an effort to overcome them. I do need to point something out thoug...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure