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commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2018
1 points

I think it would be a great idea to take deep breaths before speaking to let any tension or anxiety out of you and getting control of your emotions like how you were when you were lashing out that gir...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2018
1 points

One way is to take deep breaths before talking to get rid of any anxiety or tension you may have within you. Another thing to do is when you have some time to yourself is to think what's triggering th...

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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2018
2 points

yes, magnesium! i was going to mention that, too. my dad's side of the family all has issues with anxiety, and my uncle started using it, passed it on to my dad, passed it to me. i think it helps tak...

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Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2018
3 points

Yeah, having something that helps me not be so anxious stops the vicious stutter-social anxiety cycle. Best of luck! I feel your pain and hope you can find something that helps. Oh, and one other th...

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commentr/StutterJan 30, 2018
2 points

You're not alone, that's for sure. I'm in the exact same boat where my mind starts racing when I know I have to speak. In my first speech therapy session, she tried a few techniques on me. The first o...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2018
1 points

Sorry, but I'm not looking for a "fix". And I don't think there's a fix solution. And yeah, I stammer mostly because of anxiety attached to my stammering. I just wanted to know, what others stammers a...

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postr/StutterJan 30, 2018
1 points

Severe [sometimes] Stammering! Any advice?

Severe [sometimes] Stammering! Any advice? Hey all! My question is what technique (like Yoga, Mediation, breathing exercise ) is useful for controlling my stammering. Sometimes I stammer very badly an...

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Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2018
4 points

I’m in a very similar position to you and know exactly what you’re going through. Something that has helped me a lot is drinking green tea. It has a very calming, mood-balancing effect and helps with ...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2018
2 points

I’m glad I saw this. I got really emotional because I knew the ending was far beyond stuttering. May I get those breathing techniques too please?...

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2018
3 points

haha could you PM me the breathing technique, too? i'm interested to check it out. or maybe make a post about it since everyone is asking!...

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commentr/StutterJan 17, 2018
5 points

This may sound like a weird compliment, but your breathing is really good! I often skip breaths and end up suffering with my stutter because of it. You take the time to breath when you need it. Kudos ...

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commentr/StutterJan 15, 2018
1 points

Ex-stutterer here. Might i add to this that prolongation isn't a technique but more of a coping mechanism. A trick so to say. Prolongation is essentially just another form of stuttering, one of the 10...

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Fluency TechniquesRepetitions & ProlongationsMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2018
2 points

Just keep calm. I know it's difficult to control you heart beat when you talk to someone. But that is the only way. Try some breathing yoga exercise that would help in the breathing part. And please t...

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commentr/StutterJan 9, 2018
1 points

I ve tried , but not for long as it was too expensive per session. I felt guilty of wasting tremendous of my parents money on this . Therefore i quitted it All he gave me was those diaphragmatic ...

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Mindfulness & BreathingSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2018
3 points

As far as the evidence shows to date: no. Do I personally believe it's possible? Idk, maybe. Personally, I find that stuttering is a very psychologically driven phenomenon. Yeah, I fully agree there...

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commentr/StutterJan 8, 2018
1 points

Would it help if you could relax more? Maybe anti-anxiety medication would help to an extent. I take propranolol and it makes a significant difference (though I know it hasn't helped others -- everyon...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
2 points

i agree with funkmaster! meditation and thinking about daoism has helped me (like giving into the stutter as opposed to fighting it). caffeine and alcohol probably adversely affects my stutter, too, b...

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commentr/StutterJan 7, 2018
3 points

For me, stress is a huge factor. When I’m more relaxed, or around people I feel comfortable with, I speak much more fluently. On the other hand, when I’m meeting new people. talking to strangers, or a...

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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2017
1 points

i do think that depression and anxiety cause my stutter to become more pronounced. maybe the best things for me are to lead a healthy life and keep a positive mindset, that seems to improve my feeling...

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commentr/StutterDec 18, 2017
1 points

Slowing down your thoughts do help. Meditating is a great way to build the habit of slower, and more conscious, thinking. ...

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Mindfulness & BreathingOverthinking & Monitoring