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commentr/StutterJan 29, 2016
2 points

I used to get that way A LOT (it calmed down nowadays) what I do is take some good breathes and think about exactly what I want to say. A lot of people told me that my speech has gotten better since I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2016
2 points

I have the same problem. I notice its because I don't take a breath before I start talking. The anxiety of knowing I'm going to talk makes me rush into trying to speak and i try to push everything out...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2016
1 points

Would seriously LOVE to reduce my anxiety and the people I’m talking to as well. More than anything I’d like to make them less nervous about it but probably just need to focus on me instead....

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 25, 2016
3 points

Having looked into this on several occasions, a trend for these alleged 'famous stutterers' seems to be that they had childhood/young adult stuttering. 'The famous people who stutter account' seems to...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Public Awareness / MediaMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2016
2 points

Nothing much really I just forced myself to take my time, didnt rush through it. I find if i panic and get overwhelmed it all goes to shit, so forcing myself to stay calm really helped :)...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterDec 26, 2015
1 points

This 100% Stuttering is not consistent at all, I've had times where I thought my stutter was gone for weeks at a time then for it to come back worse than ever. What I try to do during these "rough p...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Cycles & RandomnessMindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterDec 8, 2015
3 points

First and foremost, good luck, you can do it! If you're asking for techniques to reduce anxiety, I have a few: My favorite though: breath in for 5 seconds, hold your breath for five seconds and exha...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterDec 8, 2015
6 points

Tell me your exercises or tricks

Tell me your exercises or tricks So, next week I'm supposed to give this presentation of my last project in college, no big deal, just maybe the most important presentation of my life. And the thing i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2015
2 points

Trying things like meditation in the morning is never bad, but it's difficult to just make yourself relax, and nearly impossible in the moment of panic. So you might just have to learn how to work thr...

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 31, 2015
1 points

Could you share how you meditate and for how long? Maybe there is a guide to follow? Please let me know!...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Mindfulness & BreathingAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2015
1 points

Hey! Sorry I'm typing through my phone. Your first interpretation is right. I had one incredible day of fluency after about a week of meditation. Probably 15+ hours in total. It was just so effortles...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Neurological & BrainMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2015
1 points

Interesting, where did you learn to meditate? I have read studies where its phenomenal for us. Sorry that last sentence has an error; Did you mean you only spoke well for one day after a week long of ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2015
5 points

Tried aniracetam but not much to report, unfortunately. Supposedly it is better than piracetam at boosting verbal abilities. Who knows. Also tried ashwaghanda, valerian root, bacopa etc.. not much th...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
1 points

I somewhat agree with you. I think stuttering is both physical and psychological, and it varies on an individual basis. For example, for some people, the physical part is much more harder to override ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterOct 9, 2015
2 points

Yeah. I've been spending every night talking to myself in the mirror to practice muscle relaxation and slowing down my rate of speaking to allow room for more breath control. I've been reading out lou...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 23, 2015
1 points

Yes what you're saying makes complete sense. In sorry, I misspoke when I said it may improve cognition. And regarding my professor, I dont believe he completely understands stuttering but may have rea...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2015
1 points

The treatment and exercise focuses on ways of relaxation, proper way to breath that is with your diaphragm (these two things are everywhere i think), proper way to spell letters and phones, slow speac...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2015
1 points

For me I find it helps a bit, I tend to slow down, breath better and not be as stressed out about talking....

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes
postr/StutterAug 15, 2015
5 points

Your thoughts on the McGuire program?

Your thoughts on the McGuire program? So I just watched [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvs6gcSlMMc) and I wanted to know if it really works? I'm really interested in this since I haven't real...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterAug 7, 2015
2 points

In short, breathing from the costal diaphragm and using diliberate dysfuleuncy. There's also a lot about overcoming fear and self acceptance. I'd recommend reading up on it....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride