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commentr/StutterJul 31, 2014
9 points

Part of stuttering is the worry before hand. Once you cut out the emotional part it isn't such a big deal. When you're drunk you don't care what others think and you just enjoy yourself. As you said b...

Meds & SubstancesCoping & Advocacy
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Mindset shift
commentr/StutterJul 28, 2014
1 points

As [u/Muttly2001](http://www.reddit.com/user/Muttly2001) correctly points out, the techniques learned in speech therapy work. The only other thing I would point out is that one of the most important...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Positive Therapy TechniquesMindset shift
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2014
2 points

Come to think of it, this guy is so right. The less you make of it, the less of a problem it would be. Notice how he doesn't really care, it made me not really care about it. If he acted as if he does...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2014
2 points

Preach it, brother! OP - As it happens, increased fluency seems to often come with the increased confidence. Regardless of that though, most of the stammerers in the group I go to are much better com...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & ProfessionalEmotional Experience
Mindset shiftPositive Therapy TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2014
2 points

I just want to piggyback and say that everything that Tim just said is spot on, imo. Learning that there are options other than fluency can be incredibly liberating. We need to remember that stutterin...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2014
5 points

I'm 41, also stammered my while life. I did the rounds of speech therapy as a kid and it gave me absolutely nothing. The fact that they discharged you shows how poorly it's treated on the NHS. A few y...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2014
3 points

I'm definitely going to go to Chicago. DC was my first (and I'm 35) and it changed everything for me. I realized that I didn't have to hide or be covert, or care what others think, or worry about my f...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilitySocial & Relationships
Mindset shiftAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 24, 2014
2 points

Hey, I don't post much here, because I don't actually want to be reminded of it, as stuttering literally has NO influence at all! Only if you care about it. I learned to present in front of people by...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 23, 2014
3 points

I work in customer service talking on the phone all day, I had a really bad stutter (I won't do the guys and girls on here the injustice of claiming I have one since I speak perfectly now, though I do...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterJun 2, 2014
5 points

Sort of. When I started classes I knew that people were eventually going to hear my stutter and there were 2 ways I could react. 1. I could get all self absorbed and emotional and start resenting e...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. MaskingMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 28, 2014
4 points

I'm not trying to be negative. I'm just trying to get real information out there. I think spreading false hope can also be damaging. That is my personal belief and this subreddit is so we can discuss ...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Acceptance & PrideMindset shiftHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2014
1 points

>the biggest thing, which may seem out of your control at times, is limiting your stress level. learn to not give a fuck about your environment and your speech will improve drastically. oh that's ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 27, 2014
2 points

im a blocker... slowing down helps a ton. the biggest thing, which may seem out of your control at times, is limiting your stress level. learn to not give a fuck about your environment and your speech...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesStress & Fight/FlightMindset shift
postr/StutterMay 26, 2014
3 points

How to forget you stutter?

How to forget you stutter? I get silent blocks quite a lot. But it appears I have no problem talking when I forget about the stutter. I have stopped giving a fuck recently and this has helped with the...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2014
2 points

I see you mate but i got to disagree on some parts. One does not get "friend zoned" because one stutter, its because one is insecure. Im in kinda the same situation as you as im tall (191) and work ou...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-PerceptionMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2014
1 points

Stuttering is a great chance to leap into the spiritual. Don't care what anyone thinks of you or your speech. Learn to find happiness within yourself. Even if this doesn't improve your speech at least...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 25, 2014
1 points

this is the most important thing. Stop giving a fuck. Even if it doesn't improve your stutter at least it will improve your life!...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterMay 24, 2014
3 points

I took the courage to go and regularly talk to people. Best decision I've made. I feel a bit more comfortable approaching people now....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2014
1 points

Im 20, a psych major and stutterer- would love to talk to you. Recently accepted my stutter and want to help you do the same!...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindset shift
commentr/StutterMay 20, 2014
3 points

You will be if you don't try to better yourself. One thing you can do is to stop giving a fuck. This is incredibly hard to do but it is attainable. I'm going to order my own food today, sounds like no...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftAvoidance & Substitution