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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
2 points

what helped me present stuff in school is just looking at the paper/slides i was presenting and read them out loud! it might be different for everyone but seeing the words i need to read out loud made...

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commentr/StutterOct 29, 2024
1 points

It’s the st of stuttering actually ! And it helps well helped me if not then use natural oils or smoke goodluck in just letting u know what helps...

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commentr/StutterOct 28, 2024
1 points

I’ve heard some say it helps to hold a glass of whiskey off screen.  Cuz who isn’t more relaxed while drinking whiskey? Just make sure not to accidentally take a swig on camera....

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
1 points

Oh I do this! When I was interviewing earlier this year, I’d have a glass of wine before my interviews. It calmed my nerves and gave me a bit of a confidence boost. My interviews went amazing! That’...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
1 points

Maybe have a healthier alternative to relax? Like exercising, massage, etc. I wouldn’t turn to alcohol in this situation or honestly any situation. It’s so easy to become dependent on those types of t...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
1 points

I will say that alcohol definitely had an impact on my stutter in a positive way EARLY ON. I used to always sip on a glass of whiskey before I would go to career fairs or job interviews back in colleg...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
1 points

From my own experience, I can't recommend it. If I drink in a situation where I feel great and have fun, then alcohol surely relaxes me and I also care less about my stuttering. If I drink in a situat...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
1 points

That was the plot of the film Another Round (Druk). An experiment on maintaining blood alcohol level at 0.05%, based on Finn Skårderud‘s suggestion....

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
3 points

alcohol dependency for social reasons is a very bad idea...

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commentr/StutterOct 26, 2024
1 points

What happens when and 1 or 2 shots no longer does the job? And it comes 3 or 4 and so.. I guess you'd have to manage your tolerance and take long breaks to reset it. Just keep in mind the body is high...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2024
2 points

Although it might help in the moment, I would treat it as if you were going to an interview in person. Or attending your first day of work with the new company. Plus.. you’d rather them see your stamm...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2024
12 points

Alcohol gives you situational confidence, once it wears off you may go even deeper into the spiral. I suggest to face the situation, be confident and if you are comfortable disclose that you have a s...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2024
12 points

If you don’t know the effects of it, don’t do it. Especially not before an interview. I would say not to do it at all. Treat the interview as you would your first day at work. Would you take two shot...

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commentr/StutterOct 25, 2024
6 points

Lol 2 shots sounds like a lot but a shot or a beer might help yeah. For me the fear would be now I'm tipsy and might say something I shouldn't or start swearing 😅...

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postr/StutterOct 25, 2024
12 points

A small drink before online interview?

A small drink before online interview? Hi guys I'm new here. I have an interview on Monday and I get really nervous when I start speaking in front of a new person. A friend suggested to take 1 or 2 te...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2024
1 points

In this part of the world ( India ) , stutterers are harder to find and most social groups exist but they hardly ever meet , at most what they do is organize donations and free speech therapy ( tried ...

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commentr/StutterOct 24, 2024
1 points

I advocate in at least attempting this as a "treatment" for your stutter, but for me it doesn't help, it might actually make it worse but that's just a hunch, it's pretty much the same. I find persona...

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commentr/StutterOct 23, 2024
12 points

✋🏻 totally guilty of that I know what you mean I hide mine by like prolonging words or only speaking when I need to like in my job so when I get home I can chill out and relax. I have no choice but ...

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commentr/StutterOct 23, 2024
9 points

Get lots of sleep. Sing along with music before the exam. I also say silly phrases to help myself get out of my head and just let the words come out. I’ve tried drugs, my advice is to leave them al...

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postr/StutterOct 17, 2024
1 points

Order Ahead Apps: better but not perfect! [Venting]

Order Ahead Apps: better but not perfect! [Venting] So, I love the apps. Grocery app is the most important but fast food apps are good when I need nutrients and don't/can't cook or if I need to limit ...

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