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postr/StutterMay 6, 2020
4 points

An interesting discovery

An interesting discovery Hello, everyone! I’m new here, actually just passing by, thought i’d mention a little discovery I stumbled upon. I’ve been stuttering since i was a kid , it was a huge problem...

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commentr/StutterMay 4, 2020
4 points

It depends, when I was younger it "helped" me a lot but I don't drink much anymore because it became a habit.. and when I drink now it doesn't really make a difference....

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commentr/StutterMay 4, 2020
3 points

Yeah I definitely think i stutter less when I’m drunk (or I just don’t notice it) I used to get very drunk at parties and other social events to try and hide my stutter, I also used other drugs like ...

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commentr/StutterMay 1, 2020
2 points

I've tryed Xanax before and it was the only thing which improved it significantly, though I was to afraid to take it regularly due to the high risk of developing a dependence on the drug because I kno...

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commentr/StutterApr 21, 2020
1 points

Well I’ve used it for 2 months (1 per day after breakfast 500mg). The instructions say 2 per day but since I read some people had troubles sleeping while using Lion’s mane I decided to take half the d...

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commentr/StutterApr 20, 2020
1 points

I had 60mg of XR and the effect lasted for a few hrs. I don’t take adderall frequently, and this time was actually my first time taking it. I think it could be a lack of tolerance thing....

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2020
1 points

Low dopamine also not a good idea. I mean better not to try any medication treatment without doctor consultation....

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postr/StutterApr 16, 2020
2 points

I found out recently that I had a stutter, the reason may surprise you.

I found out recently that I had a stutter, the reason may surprise you. I never knew I had a stutter till about 3 months ago. Right now it is mild but not at night getting off work. I think I’ve had a...

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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2020
1 points

here's the extent of my non-medical advise: 1. Find a clinician who will listen to you, if your doc is not listening, then you need a new doc/np/pa ASAP. 2. Find a psychiatrist as soon as you can and...

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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2020
1 points

I gotta say, it does help and it does work. But for my personal self, I look at it as a very rarely used equipment that was more of a $5000 lesson telling me stuttering is better than being deaf. I wh...

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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2020
2 points

Well yes, but actually no. I own the ITC model and have owned it for roughly 10 years. First, Does it work? Yes, I notice significant reduction in my stutter and the effect is immediate. The technolo...

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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2020
1 points

Yeah, it wasn't great for a 16 yr old kid in a crowded high school, but your results may vary. Maybe it will be better for you! Definitely don't think it's worth spending $5000 just to find out it d...

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commentr/StutterMar 25, 2020
4 points

My parents bought me one when I was in high school - 12ish years ago. It was a lot of money for them and insurance refused to help pay for it, so it was all out of pocket. **Not worth it.** At all. (D...

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commentr/StutterMar 22, 2020
2 points

I take anti-depressants and haven't noticed any changes in my stutter. They also dull your emotions and the dizziness you get when you forget to take a pill isn't fun. You'll be looking at four weeks ...

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commentr/StutterMar 22, 2020
5 points

You can try anxiety pills, they are quite common and can help (in my case they definitely do). Anti-depressants are a tougher beast, but consult with a psychiatrist!...

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postr/StutterMar 14, 2020
3 points

Interesting experiences with methylphenidate and adderall

Interesting experiences with methylphenidate and adderall Hey guys. So I have a mild to moderate stutter. A friend of mine has prescriptions for various ADHD prescriptions and I tried two of his. The ...

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commentr/StutterMar 6, 2020
3 points

I don’t think it would cause any more anxiety for us though. Stuttering causes me a lot of anxiety so if I was fluent my anxiety would go down, but if this drug causes anxiety, it would end up evening...

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commentr/StutterMar 6, 2020
5 points

Fascinating! Looks like in trials for obesity this drug showed side-effects of anxiety. Then again, I’m already anxious, so what’s a little more if it means I can speak more fluently?...

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commentr/StutterMar 2, 2020
1 points

A doctor needs to prescribe them to you. I went to a doctor on my college campus and she didn’t hesitate at all when I brought them up. They are no cure my any means. All they do get rid of of the p...

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commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2020
1 points

For me the golden combination was choline + l-theanine + magnesium threonate, i take this every day except maybe weekends for choline. And when i have a public presentation i add propranolole and diaz...

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