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commentr/StutterOct 13, 2015
0 points

You haven't cured it. The trick might seem neat now, but it'll all go to shit the second you are in a situation you're anxious in. As nice as a magical cure sounds, an important step towards living ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & PrideAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 13, 2015
2 points

I started stuttering when I was around 14 years old. Before that, I used to be the most eloquent, the most fluent, the most social kid there ever was. I had the ability to go up to a random group of p...

Speech & StutteringIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
2 points

> For some people showing stuttering is the worst thing in the world and anything is better, even sounding airheaded. Yeah, exactly. I used to feel the same until I saw it in practice, and then I...

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postr/StutterOct 12, 2015
9 points

Listening to my brother use "um" and "like" crutches, I now prefer my stutter to his quick 'cure'.

Listening to my brother use "um" and "like" crutches, I now prefer my stutter to his quick 'cure'. My stutter is hereditary. My brothers both stutter and my dad stuttered, his dad stuttered, so on and...

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commentr/StutterOct 12, 2015
5 points

Stuttering isn't something self inflicted. Ignoring it won't make it go away. It usually makes it worse because you're trying to pretend this very real thing isn't there or affecting you....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 7, 2015
4 points

I've been married now for forever, but back when I was younger, I was mostly covert, meaning that I went through great lengths to keep my stutter a secret. This basically meant guys were only meeting ...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Authenticity vs. MaskingHiding & ConcealmentDating & Romance
commentr/StutterOct 5, 2015
2 points

Hey guys! The guy from the video here. Thank you all for the comments and replies. Be as harsh as you want, my brother and me are here to learn. Before I go into your comments, I would like to say t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2015
1 points

That'd be great in my opinion. Seeing it in action and how particular girls react to stutterers. He'd just have to find girls who obviously don't know that he has a stutter and then film it. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 4, 2015
1 points

I'd like him to back up what he said and show some video of him approaching some women. I cannot disagree with him more....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2015
2 points

The guy speaking in the video didn't really say anything about how to stutter around girls and how they may react to the way you speak if you do. He only covered the correct way to talk to a girl rega...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 3, 2015
1 points

I can relate to your feelings. The below is advice I'd have given to my 14 year old self. I felt like I shouldn't be stuttering in the first place so I never admitted it or accepted it. I feel that's...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
2 points

hm...you may be right, when we don't have shame is when we think that the person or object we talk to is not judging , i don't think i'm expression myself in a proper way but i hope you get it... when...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

I did it a LOT in the past. But I do actually almost no more. Maybe once in a few weeks. I learn that say what I wanna say, even though I stutter, gives me a better feeling. I substite in the past bc ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
2 points

When I was younger my stutter hurt me a lot. I often asked myself 'Why do I stutter?'I hated it. I did anything to hide it. A lot of shame! But when I get older I learn to deal with it. Learn to acce...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
5 points

When I was younger it used to be a big obstacle. Kid is not capable of dealing with something like that and all negative effects it has on your life. It was hard, I was shy, didn't have much friends, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAuthenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
6 points

My stutter is what defines me as a person. I speak differently to others and it doesn't stop me from living my life to the fullest. In the past I have been adversely affected by my stutter but at the ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
1 points

Yeah I'm 18 and I used to do that. I've tried my best to come out of my comfort zone and even though I stutter, I enjoy contributing even if I stutter. You should give it a try, even if you only have ...

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commentr/StutterOct 2, 2015
2 points

When I'm reading in my head to myself, I don't stutter and i know that's the same for everyone. Sometimes in my dreams I don't stutter and it's amazing to talk fluently in your own subconscious world ...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 1, 2015
1 points

I agree stuttering may have it's roots in genetics - as it travels in families - however, many children grow out of there stuttering. Us unfortunate ones who take it into adulthood seem to have strong...

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commentr/StutterSep 24, 2015
2 points

I stutter a lot less around my good friends and people I'm comfortable with and trust. So even if he stutters a lot during your date there's a good chance it'll settle down as you guys get closer. ...

Identity & Disability
Authenticity vs. MaskingAcceptance & Pride