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commentr/StutterJan 26, 2019
1 points

Pharmacist here with medium/severe stuttering. Also was terrified with anti-psychotics side effects for quite a long time but decided to try them or die trying. Currently in process of getting psychi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringMedication InquiriesHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2019
3 points

I am the same exact. I also have a mild stutter and it only comes out when I am put on the spot to talk to random people or when I really anticipate to say something, I start to stutter as well. But b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringSituational Variability
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2019
2 points

About point 3: I know what to say but I also know that I will stutter at the first word before even saying it sometimes....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2019
1 points

The problem I have is in speech therapy I learn tons of techniques to use, but in situations where I need them most my anxiety takes over and my brain is almost wiped clean. When this happens, I am so...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating StutteringOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJan 20, 2019
1 points

It did improve but it’s bad again but that’s because I am in a new job and don’t have confidence in what I am talking about....

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterJan 18, 2019
4 points

Anybody has a stutter that "evolved" as they got older?

Anybody has a stutter that "evolved" as they got older? Now that I am older, most of the stereotypical stuttering has gone away for me. Except that sometimes I can't get sentences out or begin to star...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringOnset & Life-Stage Changes
postr/StutterJan 17, 2019
15 points

Big presentation tomorrow.

Big presentation tomorrow. I am a Resident Advisor in college and tomorrow I have to make a 15 minute speech presenting my case for being rehired for next year. I just practiced one full run through ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Preparation & RehearsalAnticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2019
1 points

What is blocking? Also. Can anyone else, as they think of how to answer or what to say, feel it that they will stutter on a word before they even speak. ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterJan 7, 2019
26 points

First day back to my 2nd semester today, and I already had both of my classes want introductions.

First day back to my 2nd semester today, and I already had both of my classes want introductions. Having introductions is literally the stutter equivalent to death row. You know when you're gonna get ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social JudgmentPreparation & Rehearsal
postr/StutterJan 5, 2019
3 points

Is adult-onset stammer a thing? Can it be cured?

Is adult-onset stammer a thing? Can it be cured? When I was younger, I did not stutter. The first time I noticed my stutter was in class 8, when I tried to say "l-l-l-literature". For a few years it w...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
1 points

Sounds like you're using an easy onset technique. If it helps you then keep using it. Usually when I meet new people, I introduce myself like Hi my name is _____ and I'm a person who stutters. That ha...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Fluency TechniquesAnticipating StutteringDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterJan 3, 2019
3 points

i did visit a speech therapist! but he just made me read from a book slowly! i never stammer while i am alone....or with complete strangers....or in front of a huge crowd! my case is kind of weird! ...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Seeking TherapyAnticipating StutteringBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2018
1 points

Ulcerative Colitis, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, Seizures (Grand Mal type) arthritic shoulder (had a seizure fell on ground messed shoulder up) The first med is for MDD Gabapentin is for seizures...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterDec 30, 2018
1 points

My main meds are AMITRIPTYLINE GABAPENTIN (I have met a guy that never stuttered until he was on this med and he started stuttering badly. A real stand up guy. Hated it for him) CLONAZEPAM CYPR...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterDec 27, 2018
2 points

I spell my name first. Then say it normally. So for instance, hi my name is B - o - b, Bob. And i smile as if its funny lol...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2018
2 points

What helped me is instead of introducing yourself and saying “I’m (your name)” say, “Hi my name is (your name)”. Saying multiple words before your name results in less mental worrying, less vocal emph...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2018
2 points

Yeah it happens to me. I can't be sure why but I think that part if my stutter is believing I will. Because I stuttered with a word in the past, I think I will stutter with it again... and sure enough...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 19, 2018
2 points

I think so! I'm still not sure Lol. I checked it out and it rang a few bells. But I don't remember reading about any of the NLP stuff that was written on this blog....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterDec 17, 2018
2 points

When I'm talking spontaneously and in-person (as opposed to on the phone), I rarely get blocks. But after awhile it can still kick in. In situations where greeting someone saying "hi" or saying some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterDec 16, 2018
38 points

I did an oral presentations for my Lang/Lit class... and it actually went well.

I did an oral presentations for my Lang/Lit class... and it actually went well. Naturally, I hate presentations. I'm an extrovert and love running my mouth with my friends, but I just CAN NOT do prese...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingAnticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution+1 more