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commentr/StutterNov 14, 2017
3 points

Tread carefully. I have a stutter, and atleast during a trip, it can (at times) get worse. After tripping, it could improve or worsen, depending on how therapeutic the trip was. Mushrooms CAN put yo...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAcceptance & Pride+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 10, 2017
2 points

I am so sorry to hear that she doesn't believe you. I would go online and look up some studies on stuttering and show her your findings. I have always stuttered, but I knew a girl in high school who d...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
Trauma & PsychologicalCure Claims / Alt-Treats
postr/StutterNov 8, 2017
1 points

Think I have some kind of undiagnosed stutter?

Think I have some kind of undiagnosed stutter? I've had a lisp most of my life (I'm 20) but have managed to mostly overcome it. However I've realised that I still have some issues speaking which are k...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2017
11 points

I dont think stuttering is a habit. I think its a neurological disability. We use our full brain to talk which isnt normal, sadly. Shocking your brain or wrist is basically akin to shock therapy on ga...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2017
6 points

Developmental stuttering is stuttering that first emerges in childhood, most often before the age of 6 years, however, has ranged to 12 or so. 34 is atypically late for developmental stuttering. If yo...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesTrauma & Psychological
postr/StutterOct 11, 2017
7 points

Stuttering Mom and Stuttering Kid - Advice Welcome

Stuttering Mom and Stuttering Kid - Advice Welcome Ok, so I have a stutter. Severe as a kid, but it's less noticeable now. My daughter is a little over 3 and what I thought was kid talk has turned int...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 10, 2017
1 points

What happened when you were 8? Also, given your history with opiates you should really be in therapy either with a group or individually. Sometimes it takes a couple years. There's options if you don...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & Variability
Seeking TherapyTrauma & Psychological
postr/StutterOct 9, 2017
6 points

Stutter seems to control my life

Stutter seems to control my life Just found this subreddit, glad I did. I'm 21f, began stuttering when I was 8. It improved but now I'm 21 and it's worse. I do have anxiety, more social anxiety, so I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterOct 4, 2017
8 points

Dating With A Stutter

Dating With A Stutter I (M 23) don’t know if this belongs here or not, but what the hell. I have had a stutter for around a year now, it started around the time of a really rough break up and I’ve bee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterOct 3, 2017
3 points

Anxiety and stuttering

Anxiety and stuttering I've always had a stuttering problem, a very bad one, since I could remember. During my high school years it got better but it would come back when I was stressed/excited. So, d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterOct 2, 2017
13 points

i need help, my mom is forcing me to go to a terrible therapist

i need help, my mom is forcing me to go to a terrible therapist so.......some months ago i used to see a really good therapist that helped me improve my speech skills and taught me a speech, but one d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2017
2 points

Sure, but it's the other language surrounding that figure of speech in combination with them saying "I could shoot myself," that concerns me. for example "I feel so depressed and defeated". It would b...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2017
2 points

Hi. This is very tricky. I don't think anyone here can predict what a psychedelic would do for you. Nor would it be responsible for any of us to say "yeah, do it!" As you know, these substances,...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Psychedelics & MicrodosingTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterSep 20, 2017
4 points

I have a speech disorder that is ruining my life.

I have a speech disorder that is ruining my life. Hi everyone, (bear with me a little as i don't usually speak in english) Backstory : Had an accident with my jaw during my early teenage year which sl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterSep 20, 2017
1 points

Lying and stuttering

Lying and stuttering So when i was younger i was notorious for lying in my family I would lie about anything.. even the most obvious things. I still lie to this day but i wanted to know if lying and s...

Causes & Variability
Trauma & PsychologicalCycles & Randomness
postr/StutterSep 17, 2017
27 points

I don't know if I want to live anymore

I don't know if I want to live anymore I'm not a very depressed person but the pleasures of life doesn't seem worth the pain anymore. I have a speech impediment (stuttering) and it makes me overthink ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterSep 15, 2017
2 points

My Story + need a bit of advice (is stuttering a mental thing?)

My Story + need a bit of advice (is stuttering a mental thing?) Hi, I just feel like sharing my experiences with you guys and Im looking to get some advice. I started stuttering when I was a small k...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
2 points

I never really figured this out until after high school, but my stuttering is about 90% psychological. If I'm being silly or making a joke, I'm almost totally fluent. For me, it's a matter of putting ...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingTrauma & PsychologicalMindset shift+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
3 points

Me too. Once what I need to say is no longer pertinent it comes out completely fluent. I also know which words block on too. It makes me believe my stutter is deeply rooted psychologically....

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Trauma & PsychologicalAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2017
3 points

Get help. Seek out resources for students with disabilities, talk to your teachers, check out the National Stuttering Foundation online, they have free information for students. Most of all, remember ...

Community & SupportCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
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