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commentr/StutterJul 30, 2021
5 points

Dude, I did a Translation and INTERPRETATION degree, which means I had to speak in front of the class and interpret texts and speeches in Spanish almost on a daily basis. It went great. Face te fear....

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Situational VariabilityRoles & PerformanceSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2021
2 points

I started when I was 12.. I remember in the kitchen stuttering on my words. I don’t remember what I said, but I remember not being able to get it out and being shocked and a little embarrassed. We als...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Severity & FluctuationFluency TechniquesRoles & Performance
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2021
1 points

I am not sure. Definetly, it was an handicap. When you want to say something and that your own body doesn't let you do it, it's an horrible feeling. On the other hand, it has also pushed me to try t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterJun 24, 2021
1 points

I've never performed on stage, just a few skits in high school drama.... and now that I think about it, I didn't stutter while in character. Its very interesting to think about, appreciate your insigh...

Causes & Variability
Roles & PerformanceSituational Variability
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2021
4 points

I'm a stage performer, and ever since I was young I realized that I don't stutter on stage. It's still hard to say why that is. If I try to picture my daily conversations like something I would say o...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Roles & PerformanceSituational VariabilityOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJun 22, 2021
1 points

It can be learned as a new way of speaking. Listen to Tom Hardy as an example of that speaking style....

Causes & Variability
Roles & Performance
commentr/StutterJun 21, 2021
2 points

There are so many. It makes me wish I was better looking so I could have taken up acting. It'd almost he a prerequisite....

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Roles & PerformanceEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2021
1 points

One technique I've used to be more fluent is to emote when your speak, imbue every word that you speak with emotion (it can be passion, excitement, surprise, sadness, happiness, confusion, anger--what...

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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2021
0 points

It's because stutterers tend to stutter less when they're acting out a role/character/personality or adopting a different mannerism of speaking. That's why some stutterers are more fluent when they're...

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postr/StutterJun 14, 2021
20 points

Self Introduction and My Method in Alleviating Stuttering

Self Introduction and My Method in Alleviating Stuttering Hi all, I've been a person who stutters all of my life. After almost three decades of struggling with stuttering and experimenting with almost...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
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commentr/StutterJun 5, 2021
1 points

I grew up in South Asia but moves to the US a couple of decades ago. I stutter with my native accent, but I don't when I speak with a stronger American accent. I thought it had something to do with ho...

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commentr/StutterJun 4, 2021
5 points

Wow I didn't know! No wonder when I do the deep serious business voice over the phone I won't stutter as much. Thank you for sharing!!...

Causes & Variability
Situational VariabilityRoles & Performance
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2021
17 points

As a stutterer myself, it works for me also, I am American (deep southern) and if I try to speak in other accents its like my stutter disappears, but I believe this happens mainly because we use the r...

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postr/StutterJun 4, 2021
51 points

I found out when I make an accent I don’t stutter. That’s why a lot of stutterers are well known Hollywood actors who do accents in movies. Brad Pitt being one. I guess Hollywood is calling for me

I found out when I make an accent I don’t stutter. That’s why a lot of stutterers are well known Hollywood actors who do accents in movies. Brad Pitt being one. I guess Hollywood is calling for me ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityRoles & PerformanceIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2021
2 points

My advice would be to put an act on when your presenting , that’s how I get through presentations. Also just keep smiling even if your burning inside and try using your hands more, it will distract yo...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Roles & PerformancePhysical Tension
commentr/StutterMay 21, 2021
1 points

It not the easiest thing to prove, but if a court asks for proof of why you were not hired, they'll have a hard time making something up if you can prove you have the skills and requirements. This hap...

School & WorkCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerRoles & Performance
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2021
3 points

I stutter as well and I totally understand. The only thing that really works is developing a new speaking styles. This is why movie actors who stutter overcome stuttering while taking on a new persona...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Roles & PerformanceEmployment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2021
3 points

That is actually fucking amazing. Like if another player played and didn’t stutter they would be the “odd” one....

Causes & Variability
Roles & Performance
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2021
5 points

Good stuff! I DMed a “Stuttering D&D” campaign with players who all stutter. They all really wanted to play D&D but were always too scared or hesitate because of their speech. I stutter a...

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Roles & PerformanceIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2021
2 points

Am I the only one who doesnt stutter when reading? Same with singing. Oh and good job bro...

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