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commentr/StutterMar 8, 2026
1 points

I don't if it will work for you but for me I found out that speaking slowly helps me a lot like take your time while you speak and also include a small pauses between a word, as I said it helps to re...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2026
1 points

It's hard to remember that far back, now that I'm thinking about it but back then I was into drawing, so she had me draw my stutter monster inside of me. I remember sitting in complete silence, focusi...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2026
1 points

One speech therapist helped me way back in the 6th grade. She had me doing some forms of meditation. It was awesome, I was fluent the rest of the school year and all summer, then of course, I relapsed...

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Mindfulness & BreathingTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2026
1 points

I understand what you’re going through. I’ve been there a few times throughout my journey. I’m 54 now. What’s working for me is: - Getting quality sleep every night. - Cutting out caffeine and suga...

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Mindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med OutcomesSide Effects & Risks
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2026
5 points

I practice "mindfulness of breath", where you basically sit and concentrate on breathing while shelving any thoughts that manifest. I do 20 minutes every day. Check out r/meditation for more info. ...

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Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2026
3 points

Yeah unfortunately im the Same way. What do you do for meditation? U have any suggestions? They also said breathwork helps too...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice RequestsMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 7, 2026
11 points

My fluency is directly correlated to how calm I am. When I get excited or stressed, my stutter surfaces more and more. I do several things, like exercise and meditation, to help calm down my brain whi...

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Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2026
5 points

The fidgeting part makes so sense in the hindsight. Only yesterday I learned about that. When I look back, I could clearly see that whenever I was walking, driving, running, lifting weights, I never s...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2026
5 points

I have the same stutter as you, I'll have silent blocks and if I feel like I'm going to stutter, or I do start to stutter I'll change the word. Sometimes you don't have the option to change the word t...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 3, 2026
4 points

Disclaimer: not a SLP I feel like you are placing too much emphasis on your "personal" stuttering being neurological instead of psychological. People experience anxiety differently, and what you t...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 2, 2026
7 points

Try reading aloud (slowly) for 30 minutes every single day. Try to take notice of what foods/drinks make your stutter worse. For me it’s caffeine and sugary drinks/foods. Do box breathing techniques...

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Fluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological RhythmsMindfulness & Breathing+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2026
3 points

somatic work is a good driver to "implement", for a lack of a better word, neuroplasticity. I've done somatic work with a therapist. We've done exercises, and the main purpose is to call back traumat...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalMindfulness & BreathingIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 1, 2026
1 points

Yes you should try or u can do by your own like breathing, reading, prolongation and slow speech. Emphasis on words and can also use apps available on playstore...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/stutteringFeb 28, 2026
1 points

It is neurological, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t also affected by your mental state. Stuttering is primarily a motor control issue in the brain. Research shows that people who stutter often have disru...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2026
1 points

I agree that being calm about it helps a lot but also, explain what it is when you can, people tend to misunderstand it for anxiety or some other sort of moral failing so be clear about the nature of ...

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Mindfulness & BreathingSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2026
5 points

No caffeinated drinks, no sugary drinks, 4-7-8 box breathing a few times a day, and I’m also on Lexapro for my severe anxiety. Quality sleep every single night too, without fail....

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
20 points

Eat real meat, rice/potatoes, vegetables and fruits. Drink water and tea, add some lemon in your water if you want. Workout daily, whether it's 10 minutes on a treadmill and 2 sets of bicep curls. ...

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Energy & Biological RhythmsMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
1 points

morning warmup exercises help a lot - slow reading out loud, breathing work, even humming to get your voice ready. if youre looking for actual therapy Better Speech is solid for working on presentatio...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingPreparation & RehearsalPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2026
2 points

Disclosing your stutter to the interviewer(s) shows emotional intelligence and incredible courage. I think they would greatly appreciate that and it’ll make you feel much more relaxed too. Apart fro...

Social & RelationshipsCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersFluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2026
2 points

I'm an old guy. I finally found after trying a lot of different kinds of therapy. What finally worked for me took 3 things. 1) Techniques to deal with my type of stuttering. Diffferent types of st...

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Therapy ExperiencesPositive Therapy TechniquesFluency Techniques+2 more