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commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2015
2 points

If it affects your ability to communicate, and if it stops you from being able to do basic activities, then yes. Like if you are unable to make phone calls or answer questions in class. Mine is very m...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
Access & RightsQuality of Life
postr/StutterFeb 15, 2015
7 points

Stutterers of Reddit: What activity do you love doing that makes you completely forget about your stutter?

Stutterers of Reddit: What activity do you love doing that makes you completely forget about your stutter? Stuttering takes up most of my thought process and I love losing myself in something I enjoy ...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Situational VariabilityQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 13, 2015
1 points

I feel like I messed up in college and allowed my stutter to keep me from being more active, but I don't think it was the ultimate reason I didn't finish. I now have a job that pays well and forces...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerQuality of LifeAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2015
2 points

I graduated this August, I was under the impression life was going to suck and literally take me 2 years to find a job. Been working as an accountant at a small business for 2.5 months now. I have to ...

School & WorkSocial & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerQuality of LifeShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 9, 2015
2 points

Unintelligible speaking

Unintelligible speaking When i'm not stuttering i speak pretty unclear .My friends are asking me to repeat somewhat often and i have a lot of trouble speaking in loud places because of that . I recor...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Repetitions & ProlongationsEnvironmental TriggersQuality of Life
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2015
1 points

its cool that your ex had ordered food for you and stuff. sometimes i get annoyed by myself bc i can't get the words out also.. kinda cool that theres online ordering these days. never tried online ...

Social & Relationships
Quality of LifeDating & Romance
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2015
6 points

Seriously considering just giving up.

Seriously considering just giving up. Like another user on this sub said, sometimes I wonder if feeling nothing at all would be better than the constant negative emotions I feel everyday. I'm too sc...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressHelplessness & AgencyFrustration & Anger+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

Haha I've done this before, god I hate the 'sickie' phone call! Pro tip: call early just before opening hours when you know your manager isn't there, then you can send an email instead: "tried to cal...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
3 points

Stuttering has taken a massive shit on my emotions and outlook on life. If I didn't stutter I would have maybe been outgoing because of how I am at home with my family. I talk a lot and crack jokes al...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
5 points

"The more you keep avoiding it, the more you will fear it." Solid general life lesson I've learned from my stutter. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
3 points

I know the feeling. I haven't had a sick day in work for 6 years because even when I'm lying in bed thinking I'm going to die, I'd rather drag myself into work and do manual labour than pick up the ph...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
6 points

Hahaha, I've done this plenty of times. It only makes things worse. The more you keep avoiding it, the more you will fear it....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2015
1 points

i know this feeling, if I avoid something because of my stutter it feels really stupid for example the dentist, i have to give him a call to get a new appointment, so I havent gone for a year <.&lt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2015
1 points

This is so true. In high school, I used to spend 40% of my time talking on the phone. Looking back on that now is surreal. I can't even answer "Hello" on a phone these days, let alone hold a conversat...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2015
1 points

Yeah, same here. I have trouble talking with random people like it is in a setting like that. And yeah, beeing able ta talk with people with different nationalities I also something I would like to be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2015
1 points

Yeah you're right, I'm just down about it now. I just feel that my interactions with people are much more restricted than they otherwise would be....

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2015
1 points

>It's closed off an entire world to me. i don't think that's entirely true. it might seem that way at times, but you can still communicate. it's just not the same way as most other people. but it'...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyQuality of Life
postr/StutterDec 31, 2014
16 points

Im fucking done

Im fucking done Hey there... I've lurked in this sub for a little while because I too have stuttered ever since I was a little kid. I'm posting here because today I finally hit rock bottom in terms ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentEmployment & CareerQuality of Life+2 more
postr/StutterDec 23, 2014
14 points

Possibly my most awkward stuttering moment ever

Possibly my most awkward stuttering moment ever So me and my 2 friends, (who i am very comfortable speaking with) were eating lunch at Subway. And then my friend sees his other friend walk by so he wa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 7, 2014
1 points

Are you certain that you lack social skills? I have a severe stutter but I think my social skills are fine. When I have good days I'm very talkative and through texting I have no problems interacting ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentQuality of Life