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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2026
1 points

Interesting. I don't think I've had women react that way when we got into a relationship.. most of , if not, all would just order shit for me or do the talking UNTIL it was like some confrontation abo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2026
2 points

And yes, the goal is of course to pratice with others, but i think the fear of stuttering is what stops us from wanting to talk to anyone in general. So fear should be reduced first of all....

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Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 24, 2026
1 points

That could definitely cause trauma and add to the negative feedback loop as a child. It seems like articulation and fluency highly valued in your hold. I used to define a good interaction by, "how...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2026
2 points

I would frame it more as, whatever negative emotions (fear? shame?) at the root of your anxiety is a trigger. There could be many triggers. Perfectionism? Your parents sent you to therapy and you ...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2026
2 points

Does this mean anxiety is the main trigger for my stutter? And is this true for all persons who stutter? ...

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMar 24, 2026
4 points

I don’t stutter alone

I don’t stutter alone So ever since I noticed I had a stutter (from abt age 7), i noticed it never happens when I’m speaking to myself alone in a room. Or talking to myself looking in the mirror, or r...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2026
1 points

Understand it. However, did you find any successful stories or anyone who overcame the issue? Via CBT or Acceptance Therapy or any. Mine is Anticipatory anxiety triggered speech blocks, the moment I ...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2026
4 points

Fully agree! 100% This negative loop is what Benzos fix, but it doesn't work forever. After a while, 2-3 years on the pills, you stutter just as much with Benzos as without. ...

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postr/StutterMar 24, 2026
15 points

I think i lost my chance with her

I think i lost my chance with her so theres this girl ive known for a while and my stutter kinda goes up and down, it has never been that bad whenever i talked to her. i like her and ik she likes me b...

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commentr/StutterMar 24, 2026
2 points

The worst thing is not even stuttering, even though i stutter and overcame things such as presentations, or introductions, the fear, shame and anxiety is still there, even though i overcame the situat...

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postr/StutterMar 24, 2026
12 points

All about confidence

All about confidence Hello, I have already posted here to explain my story but there are some updates that are positives over the last weeks. I'm stuttering since I'm 4/5 years old, and I'm now 35...

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postr/StutterMar 24, 2026
2 points

Torn Apart By My Situations

Torn Apart By My Situations I experience blocks and my school years have been nothing but terrible. I have been bullied even by my teachers and I developed a fear for reading due to all those experien...

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commentr/StutterMar 23, 2026
6 points

The irony is that the more you fear the stuttering, the more tense your muscles get which often makes the stuttering worse. It's a vicious cycle....

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Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2026
6 points

talk with your teachers and let them know what’s going on. having even just that one person who knows is helpful enough to decrease some of that anxiety. if you’re not comfortable telling classmates t...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2026
7 points

if only i have the confidence bro its so hard. i didnt know i survive my highschool life without reporting/presenting but now in uni i dont know what will happen to me...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterMar 23, 2026
20 points

stuttering so bad

stuttering so bad wtf did i just do now, i have presentation with my groupmates and we are next in line but i backed out cause of this anxiety that builds up, im scared that i might stutter so hard. i...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterMar 23, 2026
3 points

Stuttering in social and highly stressful situations is exacerbated because we are experiencing very high anticipatory anxiety and elevated cortisol / adrenaline due to our lifelong stutter. We essent...

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Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterMar 23, 2026
5 points

Sometimes I see successful people and I get sad about myself...

Sometimes I see successful people and I get sad about myself... I love this youtuber Elayna Carausu from SLV, she is a sailor. She seems to have amazing communication skills and that's how she always ...

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commentr/StutterMar 23, 2026
2 points

Stuttering has ruined my life , i am soo fucking scared for interviews i always fuck up in high stress scenarios like i cannot even manage it , thats whi i have given up and jobless since 2 years . Tr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterMar 23, 2026
3 points

Stuttering group Long Island NY

Stuttering group Long Island NY I’m trying to find stutterers or anyone interested in starting a stuttering support group on Long Island NY. Preferably Nassau county. PM me if you are interested in co...

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