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commentr/StutterSep 13, 2018
2 points

Hey man, just found your post so I don't know if you're still hanging around here. My situation is super super similar and I have to say it feels good to see I'm not the only one in a similar situatio...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2018
1 points

I guess it slowed me down to the point where my brain was not working so fast and I could talk without having the extreme anxiety that comes when thinking about saying a word as a stutterer. Yea, I te...

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Mindfulness & BreathingHarmful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterSep 12, 2018
2 points

As other people have said, practicing what you need to say over and over is really a great tactic. If you have a good grasp of what you want to say, you can shift out words you get stuck on for other ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2018
2 points

Hey, these are good tips! I feel like there's a bit of mindfulness in these, which is definitely helpful for a lot of people. ...

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Mindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterSep 9, 2018
7 points

Visualising a book

Visualising a book I came up with this by accident but it has really helped me so I thought I'd share and hopefully it will help someone else. When your speaking or are about to speak, imagine a boo...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2018
1 points

Next, you can align your energy with the planet using holy crystals and ritualistic dance. In fact, if you do it under a bronze pyramid you'll stop aging too. EDIT: Also, let me be clear, I fully bel...

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Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2018
1 points

I had arrived at cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) to address a flair up of depression, but more so anxiety. We integrated my stuttering, which has always been a fairly big component in all of this. ...

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Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2018
3 points

Meditation is a good suggestion and it has helped me in the past. I don't think there should be any stigma around drugs though, our problem is neurological in nature and we wouldn't tell someone who i...

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Mindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med OutcomesHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2018
4 points

Hello! Diaphragmatic breathing is GREAT for relaxation and dissipation of anxiety. As a result it may help with stuttering. Anxiety may exacerbate stuttering. Also, stuttering may cause muscle ten...

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Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2018
2 points

Not a quick hack, sorry. But it seems like you're having a some strong reactions to stuttering and that it is affecting your life in substantial ways. I'd encourage you to seek out a speech-language p...

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commentr/StutterAug 30, 2018
2 points

I did see a therapist a few years back who told me to breath from my diaphragm whenever I stutter, because that'll make talking easier. When I go into social situations though, everything tightens up ...

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Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2018
1 points

My situation is quite alike, except that if I'm nervous, I stutter alone, and if I'm relaxed, I can speek to anyone without problem. But I don't really think there are any cures for this kind of stutt...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2018
19 points

Hi there!! I hate to tell you this, but your case is not unique. A large majority of people who stutter do NOT stutter when they are alone. In addition people who stutter may not stutter when talki...

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commentr/StutterAug 29, 2018
1 points

For sure! When I'm tired.. it's a dice throw... I've found that learning muscle relaxation exercises can help.. How? example: https://www.verywellmind.com/progressive-muscle-relaxation-pmr-2584097 ...

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Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2018
2 points

I haven’t taken the course but I read the manual on valsalva technique a few years ago. I think one of the useful things I took from it was to become more aware of laryngeal tension. It’s an area wh...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2018
1 points

I have pretty much the exact same problem. Right now I have a block on saying my last name when we do introductions at the start of meetings at work - which happens all the time since at our meetings ...

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Experiential AssociationFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 23, 2018
11 points

Diaphragmatic breathing: Breathe in for 2 seconds, out for 4 (one-mississippi, two-mississippi). Make sure your stomach is rising, *not your chest.* Keep your hands on your stomach and chest to make s...

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Mindfulness & BreathingPreparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques+2 more
postr/StutterAug 23, 2018
8 points

Can anyone post their speech exercises in the comments?

Can anyone post their speech exercises in the comments? So I have my last big interview Monday in Florence, KY so that I can move out of Florida and move in with my gf in Kentucky. I noticed recently ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2018
4 points

I’m 17 and went to speech therapy for 7 years. One of the biggest aspects of stuttering for me is my confidence. Something that helped me to not get stuck on certain phrases or words more then once is...

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Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2018
1 points

yes i know that breathing. i think it's called coastal or diaphragm breathing. you breathe in through nose and breathe out through mouth. that really calms you down. in any situation. and speaking as ...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques