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commentr/StutterSep 15, 2014
2 points

Black male 20 living in Pittsburgh. I've been stuttering since around age 4 and it's pretty bad sometimes sometimes it's completely unnoticeable. ...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2014
1 points

British, born in Kazakhstan to Russian parents. Strangely enough, I stutter in Russian way more than I do in English, which is my preferred language of choice....

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2014
1 points

White Texan boy from Arlington. Came on around first or second grade, peaked in middle school or early high school, got a lot easier after my freshman year in college....

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterSep 14, 2014
3 points

White Texan. Stuttered since I could talk, I believe. But it got worse in middle school. ...

Speech & StutteringCauses & Variability
Onset & Life-Stage ChangesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2014
1 points

YMMV, but for me it got easier as I got older. My stutter was at its worst in college, most likely due to the fact that my stress level was at a high. As I got older I gained confidence and stopped ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationHope & MotivationAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2014
1 points

I'm in the same boat as well over here! Not a single stutter when I'm alone....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Experiential AssociationSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2014
1 points

im lucky enough to not have a stutter of that degree... good luck bro...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2014
1 points

My stutter is unfortunately bad enough that I can't be covert. But my friends accept it so that's nice....

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Severity & FluctuationValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterAug 22, 2014
2 points

This is how I feel man, on rare occasions I am outgoing, verbal and inspiring with my speech, most times yield the polar opposite. Thanks for the post man, I got some more relatable insight that helps...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2014
1 points

Hey man (or gal), I definitely hear what you're saying. I think we actually have a lot in common in regards to our speech. I'm also a severe stutterer and my blocking has been particularly rough late...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationAdvice RequestsHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2014
1 points

In my totally unprofessional opinion you're on the way to good speech land. Are you in your mid to late 20s perhaps?...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2014
1 points

It's been a gradual process. My stutter has been pretty minor since I was 9, each new job has been less stressful than the one before, and I'm older. I was always able to fluently talk to people you...

Causes & Variability
Severity & FluctuationEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2014
2 points

This might be true for some people. However, it's not a group phenomenon. There is not a consistent set of speech sounds people are more likely to stutter on. For some people it's /s/ other's it's /b/...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterAug 18, 2014
2 points

First, I think having the character having a stutter, but not having it as his defining characteristic is a great idea and will make for an interesting character. I think he should stutter less durin...

Community & SupportCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Personal StoriesSeverity & FluctuationBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterAug 16, 2014
5 points

For me, it's speaking in general. Some occasions are sometimes easier than others but it's not consistent, and occasions that were fine today will be shit tomorrow. Was trying to volunteer a chunk o...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 14, 2014
1 points

Not completely free, but its been steadily improving for about 5 or 6 years. As I said above I can go days or weeks without it happening. ...

Causes & Variability
Severity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2014
2 points

My name is Jesse. I am 31 years old and have regularly stuttered to some degree since I was in 5th grade. I have had peaks and valleys. Stretches where I speak great and have little issues (such as...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & CareerHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 11, 2014
2 points

Worst part about first school days, no doubt. My palms would suddenly turn into oceans and my armpits would turn into puddles. Another weird aspect about introductions is that when you stutter in yo...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2014
1 points

From what it sounds like, me and you have very similar situations when it comes to our stutters-I too seem to be able to speak almost fluently sometimes when around friends, professors, and coworkers ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2014
1 points

Hey man. My stutter is a lot worse with my parents and my siblings too. Maybe it's because I don't try to hide my stutter from them as they already know that I do stutter and also I am not concerned a...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Severity & FluctuationAuthenticity vs. Masking