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commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
2 points

I know how you feel, I have Apraxia of speech, which stopped me from getting my dream job of being an Airline pilot. I cannot even get a basic pilot license because of my speech disorder, on top of th...

School & WorkSocial & Relationships
School & Academic LifeLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
4 points

well I am 90% certain that I would be way way more social if I didn't had this stutter. That's just my thinking....

Social & Relationships
Loneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
4 points

It's a vicious cycle for all of us, where stuttering leads to isolation and isolation worsens stuttering which leads to isolation and isolation worsens stuttering. The fact you commented shows you're...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterNov 25, 2024
4 points

It's a vicious circle for me, stuttering is the absolute reason why I am super lazy, throughout the years I have always avoided going out or doing activities like playing which normal kids do, because...

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commentr/StutterNov 24, 2024
4 points

Every time I see a thread like this in this sub it can’t just be me who sees all the positive comments and gets slightly annoyed. There’s so many factors involved in dating including your stutter. A...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2024
3 points

Oh I've accepted that I stutter a long time ago, but that doesn't help me find inner peace. Thing most people find enjoyable I find soul destroying...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2024
1 points

Its very good question. Im feeling simillar, by stuttering I was avoiding socialising, social anxiety dont helped. Feeling kinda regretful of not socialising or talking with girls at school, when they...

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commentr/StutterNov 12, 2024
1 points

I took a few weeks of therapy from a SLP and I felt it did not work. Sure I could’ve stayed longer than a few months. Phone calls aren’t so bad for me which is crazy. When I’m drunk I tend to not stut...

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Seeking TherapyHarmful Med OutcomesLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2024
1 points

Almost everyone who talks has repetitions at least sometimes. Lots of people have frequent repetitions that are minimally impactful, bc they are able to move to the next sound easily. Fewer people g...

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commentr/StutterNov 9, 2024
1 points

I knew one other stutterer in high school. Since then, I have met zero during my professional career. I had always kind of expected to meet at least one other stutterer at large facilities that I work...

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Loneliness & IsolationEmployment & Career
postr/StutterNov 9, 2024
17 points

How do you overcome the fear of being found out that you stutter?

How do you overcome the fear of being found out that you stutter? I'm 17 and haven't had any friends for 6 years. I sit alone during breaks and try to avoid any conversation. I just feel humiliated...

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Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2024
6 points

I have had an extreme stutter my entire life. I am currently 47 years old. I mostly stopped conversing with society unless I absolutely have to. The only time I converse is with work and family. My st...

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Quality of LifeLoneliness & IsolationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2024
6 points

I don’t like talkative people to begin with. 😆😆😆 I would consider myself someone who talks, only if I have something of value to contribute. Got a nice select group of friends who know my situat...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingLoneliness & Isolation
postr/StutterOct 31, 2024
48 points

Anyone find themselves become more quiet and selectively mute as they get older?

Anyone find themselves become more quiet and selectively mute as they get older? I started a new job in July, but I haven't build comraderie with my colleagues. I do my work just fine but I don't ge...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Hiding & ConcealmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
1 points

I stutter from time to time and I feel awkward talking to other people who stutter. I am like you can’t understand me and I can’t understand you 😆😆😆 Fk this shit hahahaha Comedy of errors....

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Friendships & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
6 points

Nope. My daughter’s ex is a leprechaun. That little bastard is never lonely and he’s crashing in his friends bus rn. lol...

Social & Relationships
Loneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
1 points

19yrs old. Studying in the university and have 0 friends there, the only ones I have are in the other country...

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Friendships & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
4 points

true. it's been about 2 months since college, and I've barely have anyone to talk to. it's not just about having friends, even if someone approaches me, it's tough to continue the conversation for me ...

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Loneliness & IsolationFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
8 points

same here, i think it's normal for stutterers to have less or no friends :(...

Social & Relationships
Friendships & BelongingLoneliness & Isolation
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
2 points

I missed on so much in my teen years because I was too afraid to be heard. And I think the isolation made me a prime target to fall into the soon to be druggy dropout kids. Stuttering wasn't the roo...

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