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commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
3 points

I get anxiety and a low mood sometimes, but I don’t think it’s particularly bad right now. My speech is frustrating and causing a bit of negative feelings. Maybe that’s causing a feedback loop?...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSadness & HopelessnessStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterFeb 1, 2026
100 points

Early 20s with severe stutter – what helps you keep going?

Early 20s with severe stutter – what helps you keep going? Hi everyone, I’m in my early 20s and I stutter severely. I’ve been rejected four times from the military, two from the police, and recently...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+3 more
postr/StutterJan 31, 2026
19 points

Talking to myself

Talking to myself I just need to vent (22M) I have stuttered my entire life. The only place I could ever find a sense of peace was inside my own mind; at least in my thoughts, I didn't have to feel a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentExperiential AssociationTrauma & Psychological+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 27, 2026
1 points

true bro life sucks i also have this i can't get her because i cant speak.i can't make friends.and all.would have die i don't want to live this way...

Emotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
1 points

how long did it take for the SSRIs to help with your stutter? i'm in buproprion and mirtazepine for major depressive disorder...maybe been on it for a few weeks, and im not sure if i'm noticing a diff...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Medication InquiriesAnticipating StutteringSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
5 points

Ah ok so you think the status quo is working? You're going to ignore over 30 years of research into the neurological basis of stuttering? Re-read what I wrote in my previous comment, I don't believe y...

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Neurological & BrainSuicidal Ideation & High DistressSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
postr/StutterJan 25, 2026
37 points

It’s very exhausting

It’s very exhausting I’m sure a lot of you feel the same way. But stuttering is extremely exhausting, almost to the point where it hurts. It hurts because I’m straining on every other word, on top of ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentSeverity & Fluctuation+3 more
postr/StutterJan 24, 2026
51 points

I've f★cked up my life! Is it even possible to change?

I've f★cked up my life! Is it even possible to change? I'm 25F, turning 26 this years! I realized I spent the past 7-9 years, locked inside my bedroom scrolling the internet! I wanted to die, stil...

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2026
7 points

I feel the same..i'm 23 years of old and i get stuck most of the time..but because of word linking ,people wont recognize it when i talk my mother tough.since english is new to me ,i get stuck all the...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionPropositionality & Weight+3 more
postr/StutterJan 24, 2026
30 points

I feel left behind in life because of my stammer

I feel left behind in life because of my stammer I feel left behind in life because of my stammer. I am a 26-year-old man with no job, currently doing an internship. I know I have qualities, and if I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
4 points

Till this day, I rarely make calls when people are around. You will feel like vanishing from the earth's surface. It's tough... sob a bit, be kind to yourself and come back stronger....

Emotional Experience
Shame & EmbarrassmentSadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
2 points

That's.. tough man... I hope he outgrows it somehow. This has always been 1 of my greatest fears, personally. I have contemplated on the idea of never having kids severally....

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

i've realized this sub appears to be filled with people with untreated comborbid mental health issues alongside their stutters. the fatalism, insecurity, and self pity here is insane. it's actually ...

Emotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Sadness & HopelessnessHelplessness & AgencyStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

I’m so jealous! I chose the wrong career as someone with a stutter -sigh-...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Sadness & HopelessnessEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

I’m 22F and also considered attractive (not the extend of 6’4 level tho lol). I actually disagree with the comments here saying that it’s easier or u should be greatful. It’s f hard. You can’t seem un...

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Feared Words & NamesTrauma & PsychologicalShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

Hi I’m a 22F and I’m graduating college in the Spring. I also have lots of trouble saying my name (in class but also in general). I literally have pretended like I didn’t hear people when they asked j...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

There is the definitely gaps in my memory yeah I kinda expected that with everything that has gone on in my life like I have brought myself up since 5 was left and abandoned ect and that's been me sin...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2026
1 points

It does! And i am so so sorry you are feeling this way😔idk if it gets better or not. I hope it does!...

Emotional Experience
Sadness & HopelessnessHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2026
8 points

Im am so so so sorry you are feeling this!😔i know one thing that it can test you A LOT. I hope you feel better🫂...

Community & SupportEmotional Experience
Validation & EmpathySadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2026
2 points

The hardest pill for me is, theres no cure, im always gonna have it, its not going anywhere, and there are high chances it passes on to my children. (I dont want that for them)...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Genetic & Family FactorsCycles & RandomnessSadness & Hopelessness