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Thanks Sparkster, I think you've hit the nail for most of us. We 'know' we have to relax and try to take a deep breath etc, but then life takes over and the pressure of having to relax causes more ten...

"Hard" sounds, ones where you need to "force" or "push" the sound through are the ones that I often block on. I start to feel the block and my natural reaction is to apply more pressure, trying to fo...

I think like all of us it changes with time. I used to do a lot of teeth grinding, to where my dentist said something but as of lately it can be biting the inside of my cheek and that hurts a lot. Goi...

My stuttering feels like OCD, my body's telling me to repeat the first syllable until it feels right then it finally lets go and I say the word. ...

How to stop your stuttering tendencies

How to stop your stuttering tendencies Recently I've been practicing fluency by * reading out loud by myself * recording vlogs * calling people and having a conversation (either discord or phone) * ...

Jaw tension is not related to airway being open or shut

Jaw tension is not related to airway being open or shut I was just thinking about this today... that my stuttering happens when I start being faked out by those little bits of tension at my jaw joints...

I'm pushing my comfort zone daily. I'm part of the McGuire programme. Which means it's required of me. During courses I always do at least 100 street contacts, the public speech and other set challeng...

Nah man. I use to not even be able to say a word. I told myself I had a "severe stutter". Go and put yourself out there, don't stay in your comfort zone. There are people, living proof that it is pos...

It's borderline impossible to appear as confident when you have a severe stutter though....

I just made a little discovery for my stutter

I just made a little discovery for my stutter I've always had a problem with three specific sounds when speaking, in addition to my regular, not very severe stutter. The m, p and especially b sounds h...

I'm more of a blocker myself, and when I'm stuck on a word and I'm in a situation where I can't use a different word for the same meaning.. things get horrible. Sometimes my face contorts, sometimes ...

When I block I end up grinding my teeth. So yeah I have a lot of pain in my jaw....

Mouth injuries--or, when stuttering is literally painful

Mouth injuries--or, when stuttering is literally painful As the result of a small mishap, I had to call the IRS last week. This was a HUGE deal for me. I couldn't just let my SO make the call for me (...

Having a routine seems to help and I might try the bulletproof coffee you mentioned. I have tried rapping and even singing to get myself (and my vocal chords) going in the morning so I understand that...

It's actually my left side, but I favor chewing on my right side which stimulates the muscles on my left. Seeing a dentist on Friday will let you know, and I think it does have at least a small impact...

I have the exact same jaw problem. Is it in the right side? Mine can click like crazy sometimes and if I open it up fully it hurts. It feels like out of the socket. Also have a crazy hard time sleepin...

Definitely has a stutter. Very ballsy to become a rapper. He covers it up well with his rapper attitude but you can see it in his eyes that he is nervous of his stutter. But fuck that. He is a legit r...

Indeed it does. I just keep my mouth shut and avoid social gatherings because I hate looking like a fucking idiot. I haven't gotten used to the embarrassment and probably never will. It's very hard n...

I'm a pretty chronic stutter my self. My day job I work as a architect. For the most part it's just having to communicate with people in my office. But i also have to work with the clients. Sometimes ...

I knew one person my age who stuttered. I really felt bad for him because he would sound like he's choking when he stuttered....