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postr/StutterFeb 9, 2014
4 points

I have a very mild stutter but it seems to get worse when I'm around a client who stutters severely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I have a very mild stutter but it seems to get worse when I'm around a client who stutters severely. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have a mild stutter. It's mild enough that I've never so...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesEnergy & Biological RhythmsPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2014
3 points

Practice an easy transition word, usually one without a hard vowel as the opening transition to start fluency. I use "This is (my name)" instead of "I'm" or other more difficult starting openers. With...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2014
2 points

Reading so many of these phone-related posts makes me so glad that I really am not afraid of the phone! What helps me, i think, is the fact that the other person can't see you, so you have so many way...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2014
3 points

For talking on the phone or ordering at the drive thru there's some stuff you can do, like taking time to breathe, slowing down and putting pauses between words, stopping then starting over, or changi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterFeb 1, 2014
13 points

Do you guys have any tips on how to introduce yourself and talk on the phone while trying not to stutter?

Do you guys have any tips on how to introduce yourself and talk on the phone while trying not to stutter? I'm 23 and have been stuttering as long as I can remember. Every I have to introduce myself o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 29, 2014
8 points

Hello, I'm new and here and want to ask if you guys have any tips for avoiding stuttering while reading. I'm a 16 year old male who has had a stutter my whole life.

Hello, I'm new and here and want to ask if you guys have any tips for avoiding stuttering while reading. I'm a 16 year old male who has had a stutter my whole life. Here's a little background, I have ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionGenetic & Family Factors+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2014
1 points

I recently tried self employment. Not being able to say your business name or your even name half the time makes it hard to get a business off the ground. I'm trying to not let the experience burn me,...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 7, 2014
2 points

Same, but i found this one trick. If i say "Hi (myname)" and not just my name, i dont stutter....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2014
1 points

I can rap almost every popular/fast song I've heard (can't hold us, eminem, childish gambino, watsky etc) but I'll be damned if I can say my name. I did read something on here about an english rappe...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityFeared Words & NamesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2014
5 points

I have improved with my stuttering over the years. However the one thing that still always gives me a hard time is saying my own damn name. Its very frustrating....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterJan 6, 2014
1 points

Here is what the linked meme says in case it is blocked at your school/work or is unavailable for any reason: #***Scumbag Brain*** >***Post Title:*** *As a fellow stutterer, I can relate* &g...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterDec 25, 2013
2 points

Yep, i usually get blocks on the "K,P,T" letters (consonant i believe?), but the worse sounding stutter comes from indeed letters like s , especially if the s goes with t. If i get blocks on conson...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterNov 17, 2013
9 points

Just opening up about stuttering.

Just opening up about stuttering. Hey guys, my name is Archie. I've had a stutter all my life, it developed from a stammer to mostly blocks. I never talk about it with anyone and thought it would help...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Identity & Self-PerceptionEmployment & CareerShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

I used to do this as well. My name is "unique" and hard to land on a single introduction. When people asked me for my name I would immediately start spelling it. Got some awkward looks. I used to lie ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

At first I was going to suggest spelling it but given the length of your name, I don't think people would follow fast enough. So instead is there any way to make a comparison? For instance the name Mi...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2013
1 points

Like with any other words you stutter on, I think your best bet is just practicing saying your name by using whatever techniques work best for you....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2013
2 points

Change your name. Just kidding, I'm not sure I entirely understand how your name led to your stuttering. But if it's truly a hard name you could go with a nickname. If that isn't an option for you m...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
postr/StutterNov 3, 2013
3 points

Stutter when introducing myself.

Stutter when introducing myself. I have 3 syllable name that is extremely rare. As a result, I have to introduce myself like twenty times for people to get my name right. Because of this, I have devel...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentAdvice Requests
postr/StutterOct 31, 2013
6 points

Smalltalk Problems.

Smalltalk Problems. Hi r/Stutter ! I have been stuttering since I was a child (21 now). I wanted to share my experience about what recently became a much bigger problem (leaving school for univer...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCommunity & Support
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 21, 2013
9 points

I would just say name the child whatever you want, but you can always have a special nickname the family uses for him that you'll be able to pronounce. He'll get used to hearing his name and his famil...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names