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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2012
1 points

I dont know where you're from. But most people dont understand whats going on, so if you calmly explain to them that you have a stutter and cannot control it, 99% will probably feel bad and apologize....

Coping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Self-Advocacy & BoundariesDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2012
12 points

I don't know your entire situation, but I've found that many people react awkwardly to stuttering because they are uncomfortable and try to defuse their own uncomfortability with lame attempts at humo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2012
1 points

I really never even considered telling people that I stutter directly (without them finding out on their own) until my therapist brought it up as a technique to help reduce stress. It doesn't necessa...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 24, 2012
1 points

Hi, i have the exact same situation. I stutter in job interviews and presentations. Before starting my interview for the current job that i am in, i told the panel that "See normally i don't stammer,...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJul 23, 2012
1 points

When I speak, I often "disclose" that I have a stutter to the group I'm speaking to. That way I get any nervousness or anxiousness about the moment out of the way because they are expecting it to happ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2012
3 points

Yeah I like to mention the fact that I stutter while I am drunk and fluent so people say "what? I never even noticed!" then the next day when I am sober they notice and by then it isn't awkward...

Meds & SubstancesSocial & Relationships
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMay 22, 2012
1 points

Ya, but I argue that sort of makes it worse. It seems to me that it makes the whole interview process more about my speech than about my qualifications. ...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career