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commentr/StutterSep 15, 2014
1 points

Yeah, that's one thing that has surprised me on this sub. I stutter a lot more cos I feel my mouth gets lazy. But normally I put in a lot of effort to not stutter using various techniques....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterSep 11, 2014
1 points

The biggest fear for any stutterer is having to speak up in huge moments. How are we expected to say "Will you marry me?", let alone ask a girl out? How are we meant to introduce ourselves in intervie...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2014
1 points

I have a very similar problem of blocking. Weed also makes mine worse. However on stimulants I can say everything I want to say. Even coffee helps for a few hours. Meditation didn't help the block...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stimulants & CaffeineRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Stress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2014
1 points

First of all thank you for all of this information. It is mostly spot on. I don't think I have an anxiety disorder either, although I was almost starting to convince myself I did. As far as the weed...

Meds & SubstancesCoping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Stimulants & CaffeineMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
postr/StutterSep 4, 2014
17 points

Having a stutter sucks

Having a stutter sucks This is going to be a little long and is pretty much just a rant. I have had a stutter for as long as I can remember but I didn't really feel insecure about it until high scho...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterSep 3, 2014
5 points

The group interview

The group interview Hi, lifelong stutterer here. I had a unique job interview today. Got there, and the woman checking us in said something about a "group interview." It didn't quite register at first...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2014
1 points

Went to tell my friend "fuck you" and it came out F-f-f-f-f-uck you. me and all my friends lost it lol ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Feared Words & NamesHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2014
2 points

Yeah, I really like your first point. This particular type of stutter ("M-m-maybe") is very well represented in pop culture. It'd be really great to see other types of disfluencies depicted. I also ...

Community & SupportSpeech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Personal StoriesRepetitions & ProlongationsFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2014
0 points

Seems pretty good! Just remember that most people stutter on words that start with "S", like (ironically) "stutter". Also longer words is some harder, i think very few people sutter on words like "im"...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2014
3 points

In no particular order of difficulty. 1. Ordering food 2. Group work 3. Using the phone 4. Meeting people (foreveralone)...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2014
1 points

Haha. Trust me. Once you change your name to one that starts with a J, then you'll begin to stutter on J's too....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2014
1 points

My name is Jason and I started telling people my name is Avery because I never stutter on A's hahah...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2014
1 points

Indeed. It gave me nightmares in school. Also, introductory hand-shakes are always awkward with me because I almost never say my name and rely on someone else to do it for me. Otherwise the hand-shake...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2014
1 points

I hate it when I have a great idea and I automatically chose the synonyms of the words I want to say, and it doesn't come across how I want it to. I've been stuttering mildly for years, I've finally a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & NamesAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2014
1 points

For a long-ass time I could not say my name without getting stuck. Hasn't been as bad recently. As someone looking to go into politics, hopefully it stays this way......

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 15, 2014
1 points

Wow, I too find it extremely hard to say the word stutter. I sometimes think that people think I'm faking it when I tell them I have a stutter lol....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterAug 5, 2014
1 points

Stating my name on demand was always the hardest for me! I work closely with somebody with the exact same name, and I found it ridiculous that I could say his name on demand at work, yet if somebody ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2014
3 points

Hi, im Nick. Im a 17 year old senior in high school, and I have a mild stutter. Ive had it since i could talk, and its been horrible. Ive always been afraid of public speaking, or speaking in general....

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2014
5 points

Well, I guess I should respond as well. My name is Ryan and I am 21 years old. Although it's such a simple name, it is a pain for me to say. I can never get past the "y" with ease. I have stuttered si...

Anticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & Professional
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionSeeking Therapy
postr/StutterAug 4, 2014
16 points

We hit 1000 subscribers. Let's go around the circle and introduce ourselves.

We hit 1000 subscribers. Let's go around the circle and introduce ourselves. Don't you hate this shit? I know I do. I think most people do because they're immediately met with an existential crisis. 3...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more