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postr/StutterFeb 28, 2024
16 points

Struggling with stuttering

Struggling with stuttering I hate it when i stutter, ive always stuttered ever since i was a child, im now 15 years old and still struggle with it, i cant socialize or have normal conversations withou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2024
1 points

As much as I'm happy for you please be mindful of making her your 'everything' or a 'goddess'. People change, people are manipulative and some people act nice to know your weaknesses. Be very carefu...

Emotional Experience
Suicidal Ideation & High Distress
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2024
3 points

Once stuttered so badly I almost stopped living. Could’ve swam the length of an Olympic sized pool underwater I held my breath so long....

Speech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
postr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
4 points

Cant have conversations anymore!!!

Cant have conversations anymore!!! I'm just gonna vet!!! I went to a myriad of enough therapies that was all temporary band aid approaches!!! The same old stories--temporary improvement followed by ...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Sadness & HopelessnessSuicidal Ideation & High DistressFrustration & Anger+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2024
1 points

I think about stuttering at least every day, if not every hour. Seeing my coworkers get opportunities I don’t have and my boss says “I just haven’t seen the effort from you”. I know it’s a social thin...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerSuicidal Ideation & High DistressPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2024
5 points

I ended up in the psych ward. Tell yourself “I want to live” and keep saying it over and over again until it sticks....

Emotional Experience
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2024
19 points

Doing that will deeply impact your parents. Don't do it bro. If you want to talk, message me and I'll respond. Don't take your life because of your stutter. Your stutter doesn't define you...

Emotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressValidation & Empathy
postr/StutterFeb 6, 2024
26 points

Might just kill myself

Might just kill myself Where do I begin? Every day it's the same shit, feeling horrible, not wanting to go to school, not wanting to be an outcast all day. And then coming back home to cry alone. I do...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2024
3 points

My brother/sister why are you in a call center? No need for suicide, you can get past this and live a fulfilling life. Do you need to be in a call center? My very first one out of college i was in a...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2024
6 points

I have had countless thoughts like this. I really wish my family was more supportive and understanding. It's not even just the embarrassment of contorting my face and banging on the table, it's also t...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2024
1 points

Whenever I have a really embarrassing moment when I stutter, I can't move, i get all sweaty and I feel like I'm about to cry from embarrassment. Even though basically no one cares about my stutter, I ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentSuicidal Ideation & High Distress+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2024
6 points

I’m in the exact same boat. I’m 29, recently lost my job (& health insurance) of 8.5yrs, struggle with severe anxiety & depression, not sure what to do. About a week ago I slammed a bottle of vodka & ...

Emotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSuicidal Ideation & High DistressSide Effects & Risks
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2024
13 points

I've stuttered all my life. I'll be 50 this year. I use to think it ruined my life too. I've cried, I've thought about suicide. But one day I woke up and realized fuck it and fuck everyone who judges ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
commentr/StutterJan 31, 2024
1 points

I appreciate that. There were some bad days, and I had to use my PTO urgently to catch a break during those times. I'm not sure. I don't believe any of the calls ever bothered me. I've had my stutter...

School & WorkEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Employment & CareerSuicidal Ideation & High DistressSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2024
1 points

I feel you brother let me know if you want to talk or anything I’m here for you, I’ve been having dark thoughts just because of how my stuttering has been making me afraid of life and hanging with fri...

Emotional Experience
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
9 points

Yes indeed, it might be uncomfortable openly talking about the problems of stuttering, but if we - the people who stutter - can't even honestly discuss with each other the 90% that we experience below...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2024
2 points

I wish there were more posts like this. Yes indeed, it might be uncomfortable openly talking about the problems of stuttering, but if we - the people who stutter - can't even honestly discuss with eac...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterMemesJan 14, 2024
7 points

The stutter plus my high pitched voice makes me want to jump of a cliff/j...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessSuicidal Ideation & High Distress
commentr/StutterJan 4, 2024
3 points

You are absolutely right! [Yaruss](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/16o8l2l/participate_in_stuttering_research_exploring_the/) (PhD) found that a significant proportion of adults who stutter ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 2, 2024
5 points

I would give up a limb in a heartbeat for my stutter to be gone, resolved for good....

Emotional Experience
Suicidal Ideation & High Distress