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commentr/StutterOct 22, 2025
1 points

If you think a medical doctor giving an app a thumbs up means it’s credible, you’re insane. You really think these doctors even fully understand stutters. Have you ever explained your stutter to a doc...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2025
1 points

Part of the problem might be you think there are people who have a higher status than you. People are just people, friend. A good start might be viewing everyone as your equal....

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Power Dynamics & IntimidationIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterSep 25, 2025
3 points

Radio Silence

Radio Silence Wondering if this is just something wrong with my brain rn or if its related to my stuttering. Whenever I speak to someone of higher status than me and they ask me a question, my brain...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Power Dynamics & IntimidationAnxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterSep 24, 2025
42 points

Men in 20s

Men in 20s The most frustrating thing about having a moderate stutter as a man in the 20s is not having the ability to stand up for yourself and also being at the mercy of others being nice. How do I ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Helplessness & AgencyPower Dynamics & IntimidationFriendships & Belonging+1 more
postr/StutterSep 23, 2025
3 points

Career progression with stuttering

Career progression with stuttering I was wondering how are you coping with your stuttering at work. I m covet stutterer, sometimes I can hide it sometimes I cannot. No one has asked me why I stutter, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & CareerHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 20, 2025
1 points

he'd be incompatible with most people. bosses not listening, not even for a few seconds, is why the world is so messed up....

Social & Relationships
Listener ReactionsPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2025
5 points

Wrong people are labelled good communicators in toxic workplaces. Fast speakers just repeating the same points over and over and talking over other people. they should not be considered good communica...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkSocial & Relationships
Stigma & BullyingEmployment & CareerPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
1 points

Is it possible to give the tutor a note as you enter the room explaining the situation and telling them due to the severe anxiety this causes you that you will be holding up a large card with your nam...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Preparation & RehearsalAnxiety & Social JudgmentPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
3 points

I do but depends on scenario. My works requries me to interview, and present in front of the crowd. There is a power in-balance here and I want my audience to understand me properly and give answer to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 15, 2025
1 points

When I was a marine I would have to say “my name is Cpl Shepherd” all the fucking time to higher ups , and it would get me every time🤣🤣🤣 some MSgt would be looking at me like I shot his dog🤣🤣🤣...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
postr/StutterAug 5, 2025
10 points

How to reduce the heart rate ?

How to reduce the heart rate ? Hi All, I have observed a pattern where I speak fluently when I talk to people of less authority or people who I feel more friendly with. This doesn’t mean I don’t stu...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentPower Dynamics & Intimidation+1 more
postr/StutterJul 31, 2025
13 points

Did anyone else get told in middle and high school that they were ‘lagging?’

Did anyone else get told in middle and high school that they were ‘lagging?’ It’s definitely more of a modern, gen z type insult. My stutter first started in sixth grade, but only got really bad in s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2025
1 points

It’s actually very severe, sometimes I can’t finish my sentence and sometimes the doctors just skip me like I am invisible 🫥 But I talked about it with head of department and he was very supportive, ...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Severity & FluctuationPower Dynamics & IntimidationQuality of Life
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2025
1 points

You’re obviously in a lot of pain and everyone in this forum has been there. We’re with you. But it’s important to remember that no one is saying you can just go out there, decide not to care, and the...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2025
1 points

Well mine is somewhat weird....I usually do stammer when I see someone hot...or someone in authority...I don't stammer elsewhere. Its a weird kink....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Anticipating StutteringPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterJul 23, 2025
1 points

Stress affects my stutter unless I'm in a dominant position to the person im talking to as far as power dynamics. Examples being if im older than them, when I'm teaching my students, and when I'm taki...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Stress & Fight/FlightPower Dynamics & Intimidation
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2025
1 points

Well mine is crazy....I am fluent with my juniors and stutter if a person is my senior or has a bold voice...but it's going away slowly.......

Social & RelationshipsCauses & Variability
Power Dynamics & IntimidationSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2025
1 points

I know it sucks for you, but you gotta see it from their point, too. Imagine if you had to make a quick emergency call after your partner got shot and your call to dispatch sounds something like this...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringSocial & Relationships
Stress & Fight/FlightBlocks & StoppagesPower Dynamics & Intimidation+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2025
1 points

Your viewpoints were valid as with hers ignoring the personal insults directed at you. I am willingly to bet stuttering men are seen as more incompetent or at least get punished for the perception at ...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & BullyingLoneliness & Isolation+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 1, 2025
1 points

Yeah, but I am willing to bet it’s actually less socially acceptable for men to stutter on many more fronts and their prosecution is more harsh. If I am wrong, I am wrong and it’s not meant as an atta...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Identity & Self-PerceptionStigma & BullyingLoneliness & Isolation+1 more