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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2015
3 points

Yes, I have seeked professional help and many other ways of correcting my speech. But, most of it is due to anxiety and shortness of breath. His techniques address that. I have noticed a better change...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques+1 more
postr/StutterMay 17, 2015
17 points

Something that really helps my stutter and speech anxiety!

Something that really helps my stutter and speech anxiety! I'm 19 years old and have had my fair share of blocks, prolonged sounds, and many other speech problems. I found a YouTube channel called "Vo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterMay 11, 2015
1 points

I think you should try to hunt down a speech therapist in your area who specializes in or has had successful experiences with adults who stutter. I only have your initial post to go off of, but it ...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2015
2 points

I read books on my kindle. I've been reading the GoT books currently and plan on starting Metro 2033 (I also love video games and the book was turned into a video game in 2011). Personally reading ha...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesSituational Variability
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2015
1 points

I just do it alone. It would be too annoying for others. For the most part, reading aloud helps with my confidence. If I experience good, steady, repeatable success with reading, then, that helps t...

Identity & DisabilityAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideOverthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2015
1 points

Oh..see, I'm not. I stutter when reading and when not when reading. Reading aloud helps me work on defeating blocks and controlling breathing....

Speech & StutteringCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesFluency TechniquesSituational Variability
commentr/StutterMay 10, 2015
2 points

How do you practice reading aloud? I'm totally fluent then, but can't seem to carry it over when I actually talk to others....

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Fluency TechniquesGenetic & Family FactorsSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterMay 8, 2015
1 points

Sounds like a good idea to work on desensitization or to work on speaking on the phone or something. I don't recommend practicing fluency. That's kind of an oxymoron, since the more we try to be fluen...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMay 7, 2015
1 points

Hi, yes it might be a good idea to mention it in a light hearted way. I sometimes drop it in to conversation if I just had a bad stammer. Just make sure you don't mention it in a negative way, 'ok I ...

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Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. MaskingFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMay 3, 2015
3 points

From what I understand is, an excess of dopamine levels in certain parts of the brain is implicated in stuttering. I'm surprised to see that some people have improved their stuttering from taking conc...

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commentr/StutterApr 26, 2015
2 points

I hate when people remind me to speak slowly. However, it does help me greatly when I remember. My trick is to watch some videos of speeches featuring a great speaker that is not afraid of silence. ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 25, 2015
3 points

Ah that's tough, yeah blocks are shit. There's no other way to put it, they're just shit. Have you tried softening your starting letters? That helped me a lot. So basically instead of saying somethi...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Fluency TechniquesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 21, 2015
1 points

I like the idea. I did this as a kid reading in class and now that its coming back to me as an adult, I've been trying to use it. I say use it on words you know you may have trouble with. That way the...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
postr/StutterApr 18, 2015
2 points

Is changing your accent or speaking in a sing song voice a good last minute resort to prevent stuttering during job interview?

Is changing your accent or speaking in a sing song voice a good last minute resort to prevent stuttering during job interview? should I resort to this last minute tactics to prevent severe stuttering ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2015
2 points

Find some way to relax, meditation or diftderent techniques as suggested or whatever might work. Try until you find what works. Then before speaking, go through this relaxation and then speak. Do this...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2015
2 points

First of all, before you speak, take an inhalation and speak while you exhale. I learnt this technique in speech therapy. Always think time is in your control, don't rush and push yourself to speak at...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency Techniques
commentr/StutterApr 10, 2015
1 points

Its an interesting point, maybe OP was a bit heavy handed putting it across. Go on any course for stammering such as McGuire or Starfish etc and techniques you learn need practice. You can't just exp...

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commentr/StutterApr 10, 2015
1 points

Deep breaths. Speak slightly slower than you want to. No more than three words per breath. Don't be scared of stuttering....

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Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2015
5 points

>You need to talk more--a lot more-- to improve. This sounds oddly unqualified. It's not just about speaking, is it now? It's about (getting good at) applying speech therapeutical methods, yeah? I...

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commentr/StutterApr 9, 2015
3 points

You can practice techniques and your enunciation. While you'll never completely remove your stutter, you can actively minimalise it. It's also about confidence and the willingness to speak up, have y...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesMindset shiftHiding & Concealment