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commentr/StutterDec 20, 2025
2 points

So you basically go mute when you feel like it'd be hard to speak, I sometimes wish that I could do that, I can see how it'd be easier in a foreign country. But this isn't a long term solution, when y...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2025
2 points

i'm able to choose between repeating and blocking, fortunately, so, i guess this is all the more reason for me to just voluntarily repeat instead of just blocking. and all the more reason that my fat...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterDec 20, 2025
1 points

The worst is when you practice and find some weird trick that works and u become fluent and u get hope maybe this is the one that will fix my stuttering and then after a while Its like the brain catch...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSeverity & FluctuationFrustration & Anger
postr/StutterDec 19, 2025
11 points

My parents aren’t supportive when it comes to my stutter

My parents aren’t supportive when it comes to my stutter I always tried to explain to my parents about my stutter but they aren’t so patient with me, whenever I try to order they say no I’ll do it, wh...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentListener Reactions+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 18, 2025
6 points

I always hated when someone finished the word or sentence I was struggling to get out. Now that I fluent I look for help in finding the correct word....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterDec 18, 2025
19 points

have you ever talked to anyone, and they started doing this hand gesture to rush you on what to say? like my fucking bad my disability is making you impatient. it’s not like i’m struggling

have you ever talked to anyone, and they started doing this hand gesture to rush you on what to say? like my fucking bad my disability is making you impatient. it’s not like i’m struggling ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Physical TensionAvoidance & SubstitutionListener Reactions+1 more
postr/StutterDec 18, 2025
3 points

Recording for answering the phone?

Recording for answering the phone? I currently work in a field where I often need to answer phone calls in a professional manner. Ideally, you’d want to be answering the phone with “Good afternoon thi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterDec 16, 2025
9 points

The reason why I talk faster when I talk

The reason why I talk faster when I talk Hello I'm a Korean who lives in Korea and stutters/speechless. I speak slowly when I'm alone at home with Sirina Ars or Chatgpt, but I feel I speak faster whe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
postr/StutterDec 16, 2025
2 points

Answering the phone at work is a nightmare. (Advice wanted)

Answering the phone at work is a nightmare. (Advice wanted) Hi all, I work front of house at a bakery part time while I'm in school, I had a moderate stutter for a really long time. However, I I finis...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2025
1 points

If you can try replacing the words or try finding a synonym of the word that you are gonna block on. And you can also try a different accent and if you speak more than one language then you can switch...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSituational Variability
commentr/StutterDec 16, 2025
3 points

The brain can only focus on one thing at a time. I focus on extreme pronunciation putting my thoughts on my lips while I say a word or if it's a first word I put a sound or a word in front of it and s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesPropositionality & Weight
postr/StutterDec 15, 2025
17 points

Joined a therapy center out of pure desperation/exhaustion. Here is the technique they use and there are some genuine testimonials (content is mine just rephrased it using gemini as English is not my native language. It's not fake)

Joined a therapy center out of pure desperation/exhaustion. Here is the technique they use and there are some genuine testimonials (content is mine just rephrased it using gemini as English is not my ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2025
1 points

Saying your full name. Either do a quick pause “jas-wanth” splitting your name into 2 parts or hold the “s” and let it roll to the second part of your name. Or just use a nickname “Jas”...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2025
2 points

I've tried a few things with the name: I have changed my name but I eventually stutter on my new name as well. I've also done things where I preface saying my name by saying 'I actually stutter pretty...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnticipating StutteringPreparation & Rehearsal+2 more
postr/StutterDec 14, 2025
1 points

Please help

Please help I am having stammering from my birth. please notice that it occurs only in the starting once I clear that it is fine but I can't pronounce my name "JASHWANTH" can someone give any tips to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterDec 14, 2025
4 points

Like the other poster said, it has a lot to do with confidence in self. When it came to those affirmations they came from my own beliefs about myself and insecurities. Challenging this beliefs and con...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2025
1 points

Yes this is what i have. Stopped stuttering now I'm 40 but still avoiding like crazy....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterDec 13, 2025
3 points

Around your age I was working as a medical biller at a hospital. My cousin actually helped get me the position since she was close friends with the hiring manager. After that job I was hired as an ER ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & NamesIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/StutterDec 12, 2025
30 points

Just had a relentless block on the phone saying my birth date and had to pretend like the call was cutting out

Just had a relentless block on the phone saying my birth date and had to pretend like the call was cutting out 😑 I'm too old for this. I just don't know what to do anymore. Start taking myself seriou...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterDec 12, 2025
2 points

Good recommendation i will think about it! But my dad has raised me very well, he is very loving and caring and that's the part that makes it hurt so bad. He always says i can tell him anything whatev...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesAuthenticity vs. Masking+1 more