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postr/StutterJan 20, 2015
3 points

Rapper with stutter

Rapper with stutter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9qwclSbzdo&feature=autoshare Some of you may remember me from 6 months ago I made a post, I thought I'd share my progress 6months down the line...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Situational VariabilityPersonal StoriesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 15, 2015
1 points

Yes, singing can work really well. Staying upbeat, using lots of affirmations and positive self-talk. (" I speak well and I get my point across just fine. I am great at what I do. I'm feeling really g...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 14, 2015
5 points

I'm 19 as well and worked at a hardware store over the summer. I have the same difficulty saying certain words or numbers and actually have rounded up like you mentioned. Talking over the radio was a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational VariabilityStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2014
1 points

This is really something best left to speech therapists/pathologists, I can only speak from personal experience as a stutterer. Feel free to call bullshit, but I think there's a chance the speech imp...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Situational VariabilityAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 21, 2014
1 points

I think this may be something that really depends on the person. English is my native language but I also speak Mandarin and Japanese at around an intermediate level. There are certain words and lette...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterNov 20, 2014
1 points

I took German in high school and I stuttered just as much in German as I did English...

Causes & Variability
Situational Variability
commentr/StutterNov 19, 2014
2 points

Haha, it's quite alright. Glad to see you post here though! I've also got a speech block, and find I don't have it when I'm drunk, either. Perfectly normal. My tip is to find some active hobby and p...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Situational Variability
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2014
1 points

Thanks for the advice! I feel like I was working towards something that was feeling better, and I think it was what you said - take a big breath right before and think of it rhythmically. Some prof...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingSituational Variability
commentr/StutterNov 14, 2014
2 points

I play the French Horn and I know exactly what you mean. It doesn't happen often though. If there is a distinct rhythm before I play the note, it almost never happens, however starting a song without ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 11, 2014
1 points

I too stutter and play trombone! well I used too... Anyway, I definitely know what you are talking about. Its like trying to play 16th notes and double tonguing is the hardest thing to do. Just enjo...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Acceptance & PrideSituational Variability
postr/StutterNov 9, 2014
2 points

Stuttering is a really random and weird thing...

Stuttering is a really random and weird thing... I've been stuttering ever since I was a little boy. I'm now 20 years old. I noticed these things about MY stuttering. (Everybody has it different) I...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityCycles & RandomnessRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 8, 2014
1 points

I have been experiencing the exact same thing with my guitar playing. Instead of my throat locking up when i stutter, my fingers lock up when i try to play a note. I thought I was crazy haha....

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Physical TensionSituational Variability
commentr/StutterNov 7, 2014
2 points

I am not a musician and know little about this, but [this paper](http://isad.isastutter.org/isad-2013/papers-presented-by-2013/musical-stuttering-similar-to-speech-stuttering/) on musical stuttering +...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Situational VariabilityResearch & Resources
commentr/StutterNov 7, 2014
2 points

interesting! i'd imagine this would only be present in blowing instruments... but then again, singers can sing without problem even if they stutter (granted, there might be exceptions in daily life, b...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 5, 2014
1 points

It helps my migraines mostly by 1. dulling the pain. 2. making me forget there was even a migraine to begin with. Number 2 happens more often that #1 does (it's very easy to go from mild to m...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityValidation & EmpathyResearch & Resources+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 29, 2014
0 points

i'm on the fence about this one. the stuttering is used as part of a performance. i'm not even sure it's "proper" stuttering, but only the representation of it. some people would not be able to perfo...

Causes & Variability
Situational VariabilityRoles & Performance
postr/StutterOct 28, 2014
6 points

Some things i've noticed about my stuttering.

Some things i've noticed about my stuttering. I started stuttering 3 years ago at the age of 13 and especially recently I've noticed some things. *I stutter way more when I'm speaking with someone th...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Situational VariabilityBlocks & Stoppages
postr/StutterOct 21, 2014
6 points

Anyone else find alcohol and/or marijuana stops your stutter?

Anyone else find alcohol and/or marijuana stops your stutter? I know they can both calm you down, but I've had great results on both. So tempted to go around intoxicated all day just to speak properly...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterOct 20, 2014
1 points

When we are mad, when we are emotional, and so on...sometimes that circumvents the usual method of speaking.The usual method of speaking is left hemisphere. Emotions are right hemisphere. I know this ...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightSituational Variability
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2014
1 points

See, I think of the singing thing differently. I think that, when we sing, we are accessing a very different part of our brains from when we are speaking. Think about it, what are you're intentions wh...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Situational VariabilityIdentity & Self-Perception