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Uh... not really. I hate this stereotype of stutterers--that we're all just frightened, quiet, socially diminutive people. It is largely inaccurate. If you ask, a lot of stutters will say their disf...

1) The first interview, couldn't get a peep out. Only thing I could say was "yes". In stressful situations I go into such a fight and flight situation that is impossible to get out of until the situat...

stuttering isn't caused by anxiety. it's a communication disorder that for most people is neuro-motor in nature and has a large genetic component. It isn't caused by anxiety. If it was, we'd see a lot...

Finding strength to be and stay optimistic despite having a stutter

Finding strength to be and stay optimistic despite having a stutter Stuttering has plagued my life to the point where I can't speak a single coherent sentence without stuttering. It has ruined potenti...

Has anybody here ever pursued discrimination litigation against a company because of their stutter?

Has anybody here ever pursued discrimination litigation against a company because of their stutter? Was wondering if anyone here has ever pursued legal litigation against a company for workplace discr...

I think alcohol makes my stuttering worse, but it has the added effect that I care about it less, I'm less afraid to say things even when I know I will get a speech block. It's a double-edged sword fo...

You aren't the only who stutters more when you're drunk. It can be a double edged sword. Alcohol removes speech anxiety, which improves speech, but also reduces control over your speech, which can inc...

I had a speech therapist once who told me something to the effect of that the anxiety doesn't cause the stuttering, but can make it worse. That sounds about right. The problem is that the stuttering a...

Sometimes, thinking about it (or not at all) can make it worse, so I'm not sure. Maybe when I'm sober and am not consciously thinking about it, it's there in the background. Thanks for the comment....

It might have to do with alcohol being a depressant. Maybe it makes it harder to over-tighten your vocal cords? Might also be confidence, of course. I notice a similar thing, although it's not entire...

When you're drunk, are you thinking or worried about your speech as much? Do you ever speak without thinking about your speech when you're sober and stutter less? There you go....

I have noticed the same thing. I think for me it's because I relax more when I'm drinking and don't monitor my speech as much. I also feel like I speak more slowly and calmer when drunk, which is nice...

Not stuttering when drunk?

Not stuttering when drunk? Once I've had a few, I stop stuttering. Hardly any blocks, little anxiety, etc. Is this because when we drink we become more confident? We talk with more assertiveness? Our...

Stuttering is crippling me. It's frustrating and random

Stuttering is crippling me. It's frustrating and random Hi, this is my first post here. I'm a 15yr old Indian male. I've been stuttering since I was 10. School just started, and we had to introduce...

I to am going through a rough period speech-wise right now too. Having it come and go in waves like this almost makes it harder. For example I started a new job 2 months ago, and my rough speech perio...

stuff like the cussing is why I feel like stuttering is fucking stupid. I can cuss all day long just fine, but if i am using a "cuss word" but not actually cussing (relaying a message, reading, quoti...

24M. Late-onset (around 18) stutterer. Looking for a brief yet comprehensive book, video or article for helping me get over stuttering. Any suggestions?

24M. Late-onset (around 18) stutterer. Looking for a brief yet comprehensive book, video or article for helping me get over stuttering. Any suggestions? Hello there. I am a 24 year old male from Ban...

Thanks for the comment. Regarding anxiety and how it affects speech, I feel like there's a happy medium where you're anxious enough to be "conscious" of stuttering, but not so much so that you're pa...

Pretty much the opposite of mine. I stutter more when I know what I need to say. If I am working off the cuff I can get by fluently. Anxiety is a main contributor, but familiarity with a conversation ...

normally insults are flying so fast, I dont even think to stutter haha If I ever feel it coming on I humbly admit defeat ...