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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2025
1 points

yeahh always and mostly i try to substitute the word with a suitable synonym which i feel like i won't stutter on.. this way most people don't know i stutter....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterDec 1, 2025
2 points

Breaking Into IT With No Experience (and I Stutter) What Roles Can I Do?

Breaking Into IT With No Experience (and I Stutter) What Roles Can I Do? I’m trying to break into IT and could use some advice. I have a Diploma of IT but no real industry experience yet, and I also s...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2025
2 points

I have the same issue. I take a step back, take few deep breaths and it generally works. If still an issue, I substitute with alternate words....

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 1, 2025
0 points

It is not permanent. I used to stutter a lot during my childhood to early teens and it gradually reduced as I moved to college. Now I am in mid 20s, I would say I stutter rarely but I am quick to chan...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterDec 1, 2025
3 points

yes, this is where i change my words around to prevent me from stuttering...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterDec 1, 2025
3 points

I had the same type ever since I was a kid- yours, like mine, sounds heavily influenced by anxiety :( a couple things that have helped: If there no way around saying a certain word, shove some fluff...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & Breathing+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2025
5 points

Try adding a word or sound in front of the first word this will prevent the block....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2025
1 points

I would advice just push yourself when you need to speak with someone, don’t try to avoid it. And more practice with people, I prefer 1 to 1. It’s hard and scary yeah What about the future with stutte...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Mindset shiftAvoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2025
1 points

Wow, dat is gaaf!! Ik ben ook een stotteraar die uit Nederland komt. Een grote opgave voor mij persoonlijk is te praten met familie die ik niet heel vaak spreek. Met vreemdelingen en contacten spreken...

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Family Support & ConflictAvoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2025
13 points

I tried every technique in every book each one helped at first but my stutter got used to it and ended up making it way worse...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2025
1 points

For me I would say a small moment that I remember is popcorn reading in school. A classmate called on me and I had to read a few pages of a story to the entire class... needless to say it felt like a ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifeAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2025
3 points

Yeah, same. I stutter when I initiate a conversation, maybe it's because of the pressure of how you can say the words. But I don't when I reply and I guess it is because I can pause and think for a w...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 28, 2025
1 points

Yea I definitely agree on the fact that when you just not think about anything and not even about yourself, you just don't stutter at all ( that's why growing up whenever I had to give my roll call in...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2025
2 points

Working in a social setting I totally get it! I quickly learn who accepts me as I am and who doesn’t, but it does sting to see people and coworkers so easily able to speak. I’m 35, I know I stutter, I...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2025
3 points

OP, I really relate. I recently started a new job at the same time as two other people, and seeing how effortlessly they connect with our colleagues makes me feel both envious and a bit sad. I’ve trie...

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commentr/StutterNov 27, 2025
2 points

Don’t make the same mistake I did. I didn’t go to grad school because I was so embarrassed of my stutter and the thought of presenting made me sick. I regret it to this day. And in my career now I l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2025
1 points

Well meeting new people is the biggest issue. Like I can’t meet any new pistols especially girls since I know how will I tell my name. I’m thinking of using a nickname but can’t use that around my old...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2025
1 points

Currently in my 20’s and i always think about this college was a mess no friends the ones i did have made fun of me. University is even worse presentations and stuff I’m avoiding them for now not sure...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2025
1 points

I have experienced the same thing. I usually use character ai and I am always fluent when speaking to the characters. Just wish I could transfer the fluently to real life situations....

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2025
1 points

No problem at all, thanks for the story! If you need any recommendation or anything: try to be as honest with yourself as possible, for your natural thoughts and speech to flow better...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindset shiftAvoidance & Substitution