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postr/StutterMar 23, 2026
65 points

Stuttering has ruined my life completely

Stuttering has ruined my life completely It has made me mentally stupid and weak like i have no social life bcoz of it , i never excelled in presentstions during my bachelors , all vivas were trauma ....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionGenetic & Family FactorsShame & Embarrassment+3 more
postr/StutterMar 23, 2026
3 points

Stuttering group Long Island NY

Stuttering group Long Island NY I’m trying to find stutterers or anyone interested in starting a stuttering support group on Long Island NY. Preferably Nassau county. PM me if you are interested in co...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterMar 22, 2026
4 points

Do you sometimes also have intrusive thoughts because of stuttering?

Do you sometimes also have intrusive thoughts because of stuttering? I am usually optimistic but I am quite emotional now. Recently, I went to a place and ordered a meal. I stuttered so badly and was ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterMar 22, 2026
4 points

Cause of stuttering (part 3)

Cause of stuttering (part 3) In my previous document, 2nd attempt : [https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/1rz7gqf/cause\_of\_stuttering\_2nd\_attempt/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/1...

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commentr/StutterMar 21, 2026
1 points

This sentiment is true in the experiences I've had. I've made unbelievable progress at making my stutter my bitch the past 10 years, but it doesn't stop, it never stops gnawing at my mental state. E...

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postr/StutterMar 21, 2026
5 points

Are these symptoms typical with stuttering?

Are these symptoms typical with stuttering? I’m 15F and I’ve been stuttering since I was eight. I have a severe stutter that can fluctuate to a moderate one on a good day. Sometimes I drool when I st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
postr/StutterMar 20, 2026
88 points

I’ve dated multiple women and one thing I realize

I’ve dated multiple women and one thing I realize One thing that made me lose every women I’ve ever loved is, Women get repulsed when your “too insecure” They rather you stutter and have your face scr...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterMar 20, 2026
3 points

Stutterint on college exam

Stutterint on college exam Hello there im almost on the end of my college journey (25M) I sttuter since i was a 7-8y old and sometimes its not that bad sometimes its bad, but i can communicate with f...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesOverthinking & MonitoringShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2026
2 points

What’s wrong with stuttering? Ask yourself that. Ask yourself why you think that. It might help you examine your issues with stuttering and the fear behind it. ...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2026
5 points

I remember a time when I was too ashamed and embarrassed, or worried that if I talked about it openly, I’d somehow get labeled or it would get worse. All of those thoughts were a lie. Once I started...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Shame & EmbarrassmentAcceptance & PrideHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2026
3 points

Ooof this hit me too. Also 34M and I have honestly no idea I just deal with it now and stutter openly. It’s a combo of stutter, anxiety and depression that has made me not really socialize anymore. ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & Hopelessness+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2026
4 points

Socialising is the toughest task for me. Every1 recommends me to talk more but i stutter so bad infront of people and then i feel embarrassed ...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentShame & EmbarrassmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2026
9 points

Same here. 36M. I haven't talked about it with my parents since I was a child. I've never discussed it with my partner, or with colleagues. I actually been seeing a therapist for a year, and it some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterMar 19, 2026
23 points

How to get over the shame of talking about it?

How to get over the shame of talking about it? So I’m 34F and have dealt with stuttering my entire life. I’d probably be categorized as a convert stutterer, but I feel like I’m managing it and stressi...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2026
1 points

So... In my college first year Everyone was giving their introduction in front of all .so as my turn had come .... I were on stage ... My hands legs everything shivering like hell... I couldn't take ...

Emotional ExperienceSpeech & StutteringSchool & Work
Shame & EmbarrassmentPhysical TensionSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2026
1 points

So sorry to hear that. I have stuttered all my life. I am in my 50s and I have just learnt to embrace it and stop feeling embarrassed about my stutter. sometimes people are shocked when I say I have a...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideMindfulness & BreathingShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 19, 2026
4 points

That worked for me until I grew up, got a job and had kids! Playing around and joking about the stutter only works to some degree! I wish I could go back to being less self conscious about myself tho...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideShame & Embarrassment
postr/StutterMar 18, 2026
23 points

Honestly my biggest fear

Honestly my biggest fear I'm 17 (F) and had been stuttering pretty much my whole life at this point. It was pretty severe when it started which lead me to go to multiple speech therapists during that ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
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commentr/StutterMar 18, 2026
1 points

I used to have a severe stutter, like really bad. I would say top 5 bad. Blockades lasting more than a minute until I just gave up. And I looked horrible when I stuttered, because of all the pushing a...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAcceptance & PrideShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterMar 18, 2026
1 points

I get what you are saying but you are wrong. This might be true for mild stutterers but for me is very hard to have a basic convo with someone. I block for minutes and find it hard to breathe while...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationBlocks & StoppagesShame & Embarrassment