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commentr/StutterJul 7, 2013
3 points

I notice that I start sweating, like immediately, when I start stuttering....

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightPhysical Tension
postr/StutterJul 3, 2013
1 points

Boyfriend began stuttering again - gotten worse over past year or so. Any advice?

Boyfriend began stuttering again - gotten worse over past year or so. Any advice? We met in High School and honestly, if he never told me he had a stutter, there would be no way I could guess it. Sure...

Causes & VariabilitySocial & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Genetic & Family FactorsStress & Fight/FlightListener Reactions+1 more
postr/StutterJun 25, 2013
21 points

Former lifelong stutterer with a unique outlook on stuttering, just nailed a phone interview today. Here's some tips to hopefully help you guys out.

Former lifelong stutterer with a unique outlook on stuttering, just nailed a phone interview today. Here's some tips to hopefully help you guys out. My name is Mike and I've been a stutterer my entire...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & WeightFluency Techniques+2 more
postr/StutterApr 10, 2013
14 points

There and (on my way) Back Again, my story

There and (on my way) Back Again, my story I'm new to this subreddit, and I have these last few hours read a few of your life stories and it has really touched me. I have never really spoken out about...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterApr 1, 2013
1 points

When you start talking to girls and your heart starts pounding and you arent even sure if you can say your name. Just pause for a second, gather your thoughts and then talk. Ive found that taking slow...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2013
2 points

It stresses me out, but I also think a little quicker on my feet. I also have this super power- it's made me really good at being likeable. Nothing worse than someone with a speech impediment AND a ba...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightHope & MotivationIdentity & Self-Perception
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2013
1 points

It's only when I'm thinking about it that it becomes really bad. If I'm just talking than I can go on without so much as a stammer regardless of my mood. I wouldn't be surprised if every person is dif...

Causes & Variability
Cycles & RandomnessStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 25, 2013
2 points

i agree with you on the anxiety thing, it comes from stuttering. don't really remember when i got it but it was around 4 or 5. the roof of my mouth is a bit higher then everyone else causes my Rs soun...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightOnset & Life-Stage Changes
postr/StutterMar 25, 2013
10 points

My hypothesis on why I stutter

My hypothesis on why I stutter I am 32 and have stuttered since i was 6 or 7. It started summer break after first grade. This also happened to be when my front two teeth grew back. Now i know for a lo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Experiential AssociationStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 28, 2013
0 points

I'm not naive. I can tell you that. I might be conceited at times.. But that has nothing to do with this. I don't stutter when I'm alone. It's because I'm not scared. I don't judge myself. When I tal...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 25, 2013
6 points

Jjjjjjust a rant.

Jjjjjjust a rant. Everyone I talk to knows I stutter, it's clearly obvious, but I never mention it. Ever. Not to my family, random people I talk to on the phone, anyone. If someone mentions it, I chan...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & Weight+3 more
postr/StutterFeb 12, 2013
1 points

Just Jay: A Short Intro

Just Jay: A Short Intro I just wanted to introduce myself, I watched the King's Speech just now and felt compelled to find a subreddit. And if there wasn't one I was gonna make it. I'm glad I didn't h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2013
8 points

a recent development

a recent development I have developed a stutter recently. I try to say a word and my face muscles lock up and I'm stuck on one syllable for a few moments.I've never had an issue like this before. I ha...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
postr/StutterNov 21, 2012
1 points

My experience regarding my improvement in the last week due to a potent self realization

My experience regarding my improvement in the last week due to a potent self realization Disclaimer: As with all stutter reduction techniques, this might not help everyone but I hope it does I am a 2...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 23, 2012
1 points

yeah, it's definitely certain sounds that trigger my stutter. i'm German, so the sounds probably are a little different. words that begin with a vowel are generally a problem, those are also the word...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightOnset & Life-Stage Changes+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2012
1 points

Actually it's fucking terrible that part of my job is calling clients. Theoretically, practice makes perfect. Problem is I've been calling with this problem for the past month and it never got better....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency+1 more
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2012
2 points

It's usually customers. At first my coworkers would giggle at me because they thought I was just nervous on the phone, but as stress in my life went up- my stutter increased and crossed over into cust...

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterOct 12, 2012
1 points

When I have a lot on my plate, any professional (work or school) environment will make me stutter. My stress makes my anxiety rise and chokes me from the inside so that I can't get any words out. Spea...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterOct 9, 2012
1 points

This hit the nail on the head. This matches with everything I've experienced. The funniest (not humorous) part about stuttering is that the more you try to avoid it, the more likely you are to stutter...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 30, 2012
1 points

i think the situations that are the worst to be in when stuttering are those that deal with a lot of emotion, or in which social bridges are being built. i've had a hard time with stuttering when talk...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & Agency