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commentr/StutterSep 18, 2016
7 points

Sometimes, an easy answer is the right one. Don't worry. Live by the day and wait until your time comes. Your only 25. Some people take longer than that to reach self-discoveries. There are times in l...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2016
2 points

Yeah, i think my stutter is mostly worrying about what others think if me IF i stutter. And that IF make me stutter more, so it's just a evil circle. I see so much negativity on this subreddit, but we...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2016
2 points

Yes we can! My opinion, the most important thing we can do, is to stop caring what others think. And in all honesty, if people know you stutter, and you don't shy from it, they will respect you even...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2016
1 points

As rough as this post may sound to some, it's absolutely correct in that you are in essence wholly responsible for bettering your fluency. Even if you don't want to make the shift to extrovertism, y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2016
2 points

Yup I agree, most of it is in our heads. If it was all physical it would be much easier to deal with. It's good to give advice but *most* people on here will have a negative reaction to this post. It'...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Validation & EmpathyMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2016
2 points

I've made some great progress by following this, just talk, fuck the haters, all that jazz. That being said, I think I'm going to just keep on masturbating thank you very much....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
postr/StutterSep 18, 2016
6 points

Don't sit and cry about your stuttering, fucking do something about it.

Don't sit and cry about your stuttering, fucking do something about it. Go out and talk to people, don't give a fuck about what people think about you. Go to the gym and build your dream body. Go on a...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2016
2 points

I have been doing a thing for a while and I have found it to be very useful, it consist in you speaking in front of the mirror like you were talking to another person everyday. You can really practice...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2016
8 points

I know most of us, myself included, get annoyed when people write off stuttering as just "being nervous" but there is definitely a psychological element. When you're alone, there is no *pressure* to b...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAnxiety & Social JudgmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterSep 17, 2016
7 points

Personal conclusions

Personal conclusions Here are some points I think causes stuttering or what can help it: 1) Emphasis is not placed on the right letters when speaking which can lead to misunderstandings or the need o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterSep 14, 2016
30 points

Old stutterer here who got dramatically better. I want all of you to know that you always have someone to talk to or ask questions or just freakin' vent to. Also, I want you to know that it does get better. Always keep hope alive.

Old stutterer here who got dramatically better. I want all of you to know that you always have someone to talk to or ask questions or just freakin' vent to. Also, I want you to know that it does get b...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightValidation & Empathy+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 13, 2016
2 points

What has worked for me: - "I don't give a damn" attitude, - focusing on my purpose and role in speech, seeing myself from outside during speech - being angry always works but obviously I can't use i...

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Mindset shiftOverthinking & MonitoringFrustration & Anger+2 more
postr/StutterSep 9, 2016
4 points

How do I accept it whilst also trying to continually improve?

How do I accept it whilst also trying to continually improve? I don't know how but I've recently improved my stutter significantly. Because of this I can't accept my stutter though and I'm constantly ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2016
6 points

I tried to get out of my required COM class when I college and my advisor wouldn't let me. I would argue that it was the best thing I ever did to help improve my stuttering. Before that COM class, I ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftAnticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
postr/StutterSep 6, 2016
6 points

My favorite streamer lets his anger out because of his stutter

My favorite streamer lets his anger out because of his stutter I thought I'd share this. Because I find it really relatable to my highschool self. This streamer opened up to the topic, because he had ...

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Validation & EmpathyMindset shiftFrustration & Anger+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2016
3 points

I was you when I was 16. When I was 17 (my last year of proper school) I met a girl and it was awesome. I'm 26 and still stutter but I try not to let it rule my life. Realistically I have 2/3 of my li...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationEmployment & CareerMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2016
5 points

Well consider the fact that you are a girl makes it so that you immediately have it easier than most male stutterers. Least in the dating world. Nobody will expect you to make a first move or call you...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesMindset shiftAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2016
2 points

My stutter developed from trying too deliberately to slow down... so I'd say try to get in the mindset of enjoying the words, as if you're singing- or in my case as if your explaining something really...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & WeightMindset shift
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2016
1 points

>cure That's probably not the right way of going about this. Seek instead to _manage_ or _control_ your stutter, via various techniques. You'll have to try these things out for an extended period ...

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commentr/StutterSep 1, 2016
1 points

It's all about breaking that mould. Being comfortable with being uncomfortable. You do it once and it'll be easier to do it again. Focus on your breathing especially if it's making you uncomfortable w...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shiftMindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries