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postr/StutterNov 15, 2025
14 points

What’s your job & how did you get it?

What’s your job & how did you get it? I’m a new graduate currently interviewing for a professional job that requires a lot of talking. I’m feeling so defeated because I know my stutter and blocking i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
postr/StutterNov 15, 2025
22 points

I can finally speak on the phone

I can finally speak on the phone Took me abit of time but i can finally speak on the phone all by myself. Was scared and nervous all this time but finally done it. I find it easier to mention i have a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2025
1 points

i do this too and sometimes people think that the "my name is" is part of my name, because i want to get it over it as fast as possible. so i sometimes need to repeat myself which leads to stuffering...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2025
25 points

its a constant battle between my will to speak up and my will to stay quiet to reduce the chances of a stutter happening.  however i choose the third secret path... stuttering with confidence and lett...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2025
1 points

Repetition on "My name is" or something like that. My brain was pretty insidious with regards to my stutter's ability to overcome my tricks....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2025
11 points

Yes, when you link your words and make a smooth transition into your name mid sentence, it helps a lot because your speech motor system is already running smoothly, rather than initiating the sentence...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2025
11 points

Yes many days I don't stutter until the person I'm talking to gives me the signal to begin stuttering....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterNov 15, 2025
28 points

A small trick i’ve been doing that is quite helpful

A small trick i’ve been doing that is quite helpful my name starts with an “A” and i’ve always stuttered saying my name which gave me a lot of anxiety in social situations/class rooms/ university… But...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterNov 15, 2025
3 points

I've tried a few things with the name: I have changed my name but I eventually stutter on my new name as well. I've also done things where I preface saying my name by saying 'I actually stutter pretty...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
postr/StutterNov 14, 2025
2 points

Legally name change

Legally name change Hi everyone, I’m planning to officially change my name in India and wanted to know if anyone here has gone through the process. How was your experience? Was it worth it? I’m also...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterNov 14, 2025
3 points

W or F? Stutter spiked in final round — need thoughts

W or F? Stutter spiked in final round — need thoughts Had an interview today for a non-voice media analyst role. Cleared Round 1 smoothly — HR was super chill and kept me calm. Crushed the written tes...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
postr/StutterNov 13, 2025
27 points

Finished My PhD, Landed a Job, Still Stuttering - My Rollercoaster of a Story

Finished My PhD, Landed a Job, Still Stuttering - My Rollercoaster of a Story Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to share my story. My stuttering comes and goes. I’ve had days where I felt amazi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2025
4 points

I've been streaming / posting youtube videos on and off for about 5 years now. Oddly enough I'm more fluent while streaming than I am having a regular conversation. I originally had though it would be...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesSchool & Academic LifePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterNov 13, 2025
1 points

I almost never stutter when reading but when talking to myself or reciting a script I will still block on certain words, the same words I block on when talking to others....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterNov 13, 2025
10 points

I'm studying nursing, there are a lot of girls on campus but I can't impress even one because of my stutter

I'm studying nursing, there are a lot of girls on campus but I can't impress even one because of my stutter ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/Stutter_remissionNov 13, 2025
1 points

**Part #1:** **Sanjeeva also discussed:** Sanjeeva also mentions problems faced by stutterers during video conferencing. In the absence of body language, it is difficult to inject your self into the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
postr/StutterNov 12, 2025
7 points

Parents

Parents I’m 17 years old and a senior in high school. I’ve been stuttering since I can remember, and recently I’ve been really struggling with something that is really important. I would say I have a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+1 more
postr/StutterNov 12, 2025
2 points

Need help with my stuttering

Need help with my stuttering Ok… where do I begin. I’ve been stuttering since I could speak and I’m 27 now and it has made my life very difficult. I do have moderate anxiety which is manageable and ab...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
postr/StutterNov 12, 2025
38 points

Seeing the interest fade as soon as you stutter

Seeing the interest fade as soon as you stutter I been randomly walking downtown by myself on a Friday or Saturday where all the bars and clubs are (don’t ask me how I ended up their) And attractive...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social JudgmentRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterNov 12, 2025
2 points

dude same my first name starts with an R so i can roll it but my last name is with a C so everytime i have to show up for class i have to start with an A sound.. but honestly if you're going to univer...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionIdentity & Self-Perception