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commentr/StutterSep 2, 2016
4 points

Practice reading out loud slowly. Taking a big breath before you speak and releasing the air once you're finished. Concentrate on the sounds and how they are produced in your mouth. When you're readi...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingGenetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterSep 1, 2016
1 points

It's all about breaking that mould. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable. You do it once and it'll be easier to do it again. Focus on your breathing especially if it's making you uncomfortable w...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shiftMindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterAug 31, 2016
2 points

I'd probably just take a walk and try to let the feeling of my mind finally being at peace sink in. All those calculations...gone....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterAug 29, 2016
14 points

How to stutter less (my story)

How to stutter less (my story) Solving stutter isn't just about solving stutter. It is a lot more complex than that. First you have got find what is the cause of your stuttering. For me I found that...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2016
1 points

A few things happen to me: 1. All of a sudden I feel tension in my body. A sign that I need to breathe deeply and relax more. 2. When I constantly repeat certain sentences and scenarios in my head....

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2016
1 points

Yup, I've been stuttering since I was 5. My mom had a recording of me and yeah, definitely stuttered way back when. My dad stutters too so i'm 99 percent sure it's hereditary. i was put into speech ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesGenetic & Family FactorsStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2016
2 points

I know that feeling. When you feel incapable of speaking unless there's certain physical movements that accompany what you're saying. A lot of it is to do with discomfort and time constraints. When we...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2016
2 points

I know what you mean man, I got it under control by just looking down for a second closing my eyes and breathing out, you can try it out and see if this works plus people will just think that you're t...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2016
2 points

Hey there. Hope you're doing well. Firstly, we've all been through this stage in our stuttering paths, I and many others have come out the other side (still stuttering) with a love of life and everyt...

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commentr/StutterAug 23, 2016
3 points

Welcome to the subreddit, make sure you check out [the link archive here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/wiki/index) for lots of useful information. Also, we have a discord chat, this is a service ...

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commentr/StutterAug 18, 2016
2 points

I'm 35 and I've been stuttering for as long as i can remember. My shame has turned into more embarrassment over the years, but it still stings and I still get nervous and the whole vicious cycle start...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
postr/StutterAug 15, 2016
1 points

It takes discipline to remain calm in a stutter

It takes discipline to remain calm in a stutter [deleted]...

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Mindfulness & BreathingFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterAug 13, 2016
5 points

Practice speaking in the morning. Pick a topic. Set a timer of 5 minutes, and talk about that topic, using slow speech. Do this throughout the day if you can. Set yourself challenges. "I'm going to g...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2016
3 points

1. Control. If you feel your speaking is outwith your control then you will struggle. Find ways to be in better control over your speaking i.e. breathing exercises and speaking slowly. I can hazard a ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2016
4 points

There was a little trick I established when I was a teenager, that I just recently rediscovered. I'll warn you that it's kind of a strange idea... but it's worked for me. The premise is that the brea...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2016
1 points

Alright, we're keeping it public. I hear what you're saying. It is different to everybody. Each individual has a different experience of it and has a stutter of a different degree than others. Compl...

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Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2016
1 points

Interesting thoughts. Kinda goes along the lines of "Fake it until you make it" which does work for people. Personally speaking, the biggest challenge for me is maintaining this disconnect from my tho...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2016
1 points

Thanks for the reply. I've been practicing mantra meditation for about a decade now and I'm always interested in hearinig about other people's experiences. For me, I've made strides with anxiety and r...

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Mindfulness & BreathingTherapy ExperiencesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2016
1 points

Mindfulness. I was worrying too much about past events and what will happen in the future that I didn't even realize I was ignoring what was happening right now. Constantly worrying about what speakin...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2016
1 points

What type of meditation do you do and how do you feel it has affected your stuttering in a positive way?...

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