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commentr/StutterMay 31, 2017
5 points

I'd been considering getting a septioplasty etc, due to much difficulty breathing through my nose, which I attribute at least partly to my stutter. The doc agreed it may help, but he's not a speech th...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainOnset & Life-Stage Changes
postr/StutterMay 30, 2017
5 points

Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation Upon doing some research on 'Deep Brain Simulation' for people who have Parkinson's disease, and as someone who has a stammer, I couldn't help but contemplate whether it could b...

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commentr/StutterMay 28, 2017
1 points

Out of the hundreds of stutterers I know only a handful has ADHD too. I really doubt it....

Causes & Variability
Neurological & Brain
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2017
1 points

I don't know how these two would be related. I doubt there's a strong correlation but I'm sure there could be some similar attributes in those who stutter and those who have ADHD. ...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & Brain
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2017
3 points

I'm basically the opposite of ADHD. I do wonder if there is a correlation between stuttering and intelligence though. I've never met a dumb stutterer ...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & Brain
postr/StutterMay 28, 2017
1 points

Is stuttering related to ADHD?

Is stuttering related to ADHD? From what I read, there's some correlation between stuttering and ADHD. Does anyone know whether this is true. e.g. Is stuttering is more common in children who have AD...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Neurological & BrainSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2017
1 points

> but I attribute the latter to 4 different concussions and a mini stroke Ahh, ok. Well, that sounds like aphasia, then, slight aphasia, not word substitution that people who stutter do to avoid...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMay 23, 2017
1 points

It's always like I shared above, sometimes because my thoughts run together (common for everyone) and sometimes just absolute random word substitutions (common for me, almost daily), but I attribute t...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2017
2 points

To me, "it's all mental" is like an NBA player missing their free throws (or any other professional screwing up something basic due to not focusing or the moment getting to them). Having a physical br...

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Trauma & PsychologicalNeurological & Brain
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2017
2 points

Yeah, sure. But science hasn't come up with anything solid in that regard yet. We might also be looking at a diverse phenomenon that can be managed quite differently depending on the person. Like, man...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterMay 18, 2017
7 points

You're experience is common, but honestly it's not something I personally have. One of my ways that helps me is when I read out loud to myself for 10 minutes or so, and I've always stuttered when I do...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsNeurological & BrainStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterMay 18, 2017
4 points

Fluency in Solitude

Fluency in Solitude I think we can all mostly agree we don't stutter in front of our pets or when we're alone basically. This leads me to believe it's 100 percent mental. If this is the case, it als...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Neurological & BrainHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2017
1 points

>it's just taken so lightly by the GP How so? Why are they even involved? Which words are easy for you to say? Like, speech, speak, talk, voice, word, language......

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesNeurological & Brain
commentr/StutterMay 6, 2017
1 points

Brain/mind, you get the picture. That happens - definitely happened with me years ago when I had a severe stutter....

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Neurological & BrainOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterMay 5, 2017
1 points

Stuttering does come from the mind. It's a physical problem, yes, but all comes from the mind. Why would expressing that be an issue?...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Neurological & BrainOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2017
2 points

>it's kinda weird to use both sides of your brain at once You do that all the time. [Brain lateralization](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateralization_of_brain_function) is exaggerated....

Causes & Variability
Neurological & Brain
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2017
1 points

Mine developed quite suddenly too as far as I can recall, but I was younger than you (about 15). However, I did experience some rare isolated instances of stuttering when I was a kid (like 3 speech bl...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Neurological & BrainIdentity & Self-PerceptionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 13, 2017
5 points

Stuttering may or may not be due to chemical imbalances, but isnt everything? The neuro-pathophysiology is different in schizophrenia then with stuttering. People with schizophrenia have perfect dopam...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Neurological & BrainHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2017
3 points

Stuttertalk.com is a fantastic podcast primarily for people who stutters, but they also have episodes about things like "what causes stuttering" or "what you wish people knew...", Im sure if you searc...

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Research & ResourcesNeurological & BrainGenetic & Family Factors
postr/StutterFeb 17, 2017
26 points

Stuttering Linked to Reduced Blood Flow in Area of Brain Associated with Language

Stuttering Linked to Reduced Blood Flow in Area of Brain Associated with Language ...

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