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commentr/StutterDec 6, 2014
3 points

...i sat a while and pondered, because i wasn't entirely sure what to tell you. i'll settle for this: >But my stutter unfortunately doesn't allow me to do that easily, therefore I usually don't e...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Helplessness & AgencyMindset shift
commentr/StutterDec 3, 2014
1 points

Dealing with a stutter is similar to dealing with a devil in your mind. It's just like having a conflict with your self. Oddly enough, like you, I'm an extremely sociable person when I'm not in a st...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Mindset shift
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2014
1 points

Hi, I am a stutterer too. I suggest you to go to a therapist and just attend one session, you'll feel the difference and realize the misconceptions we live with. Instead of hiding, you'll make an effo...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Seeking TherapyMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 17, 2014
1 points

ah, i get what you were saying now. i think lots of stutterers won't necessary be able to rebuild anything, though. but they might manage to navigate it better....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterNov 6, 2014
2 points

I work in software sales. Most of the people I work with are senior level CIO, CFO, Owners of the company. I remember my first sales job I was like "HELL NO", but out of college and needed the job. ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentMindset shift
commentr/StutterOct 28, 2014
1 points

I have stuttered my entire life too, and even though I have not had a, so to say, serious interview for a professional full time job, mostly for smaller jobs and things like that. The thing is, I usua...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Mindset shiftEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2014
3 points

I've had speech therapy all of my life man and in the end, it's all about your mindset and what you do with the information, I mean I've retained none of it and never really applied it because I was a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shiftAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterOct 24, 2014
3 points

Don't fear it, listen to what they say. They are just as puzzled as you on what is causing this. They truly want to help and make you feel comfortable. You will find your way in life. I did on my ow...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2014
2 points

I second the part about the state of mind; that has far more an effect on my stutter than what I'm on...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindset shift
commentr/StutterOct 19, 2014
1 points

Word! Well I'm glad that works. I agree, it's definitely lessened, but for me it was never consistent. All I'm saying is, don't limit yourself to this way of thinking. Although I'm sure it's true fo...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterOct 19, 2014
11 points

I think stuttering is largely psychological, and I think therapy can seriously help people who stutter. I know it's an unpopular belief, but hear me out.

I think stuttering is largely psychological, and I think therapy can seriously help people who stutter. I know it's an unpopular belief, but hear me out. I've been seeing a psychiatrist for about a ye...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalMindset shift+1 more
postr/StutterOct 2, 2014
5 points

I tried to write and verbalize how I became to accept my stutter. I was wondering if I could get some feedback. I would also love to hear other people's stories if they're willing to share.

I tried to write and verbalize how I became to accept my stutter. I was wondering if I could get some feedback. I would also love to hear other people's stories if they're willing to share. ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterOct 1, 2014
6 points

The truly happy and successful people in this world view stress as a challenge instead of a threat

The truly happy and successful people in this world view stress as a challenge instead of a threat I wish I wasn't like this. But I am. First post here so bear with me. I've had a slight stutter/...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringCycles & RandomnessMindset shift+3 more
postr/StutterSep 30, 2014
12 points

Looking to give back. Offering coaching or mentoring for someone who stutters.

Looking to give back. Offering coaching or mentoring for someone who stutters. When I was in my late teens I was down in the dumps about my stuttering until I met someone else who stuttered. He becam...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Advice OfferedMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterSep 4, 2014
1 points

maaaaaan it's about 100000x easier said than done, but realizing that though we might not be able to totally change our speech, we can change how we feel about it and ourselves and I think that's the ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2014
2 points

> can we affect change by thinking differently? Abso-freaking-f*&king-lutely. That is the basis for a lot of clinical psychology and some speech therapy (including stuttering therapy). The use...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Mindset shiftPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2014
2 points

How old are you? I'm 31 and I've been stuttering since I can remember. When I was younger, late teens or so, I just kinda figured it would go away. I had no explanation for why I thought this, I ju...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Identity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2014
1 points

Thanks for your detailed and long reply. I'm not afraid as I no longer avoid speaking situations, I'm calm during them, and there are no signs of stress either before or after blocking. I'm not at a...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2014
1 points

Honestly Tony is such a tour de force that I wouldn't be able to help getting totally blown away, feeling amazing and inspired and thus I would likely be much more fluent just because I have all these...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 1, 2014
1 points

I used to, but I changed my thoughts on the matter. I really don't care what people think of my speech, or me as a person. I can watch the kings speech etc with no problem. ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift