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commentr/StutterJun 17, 2024
8 points

Meditated at anywhere, just close ur eyes focus on ur breathing for 1 hour straight. It can be done on the bus or on a chair, etc…...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2024
1 points

Of course, there's always a baseline stuttering level that I (and we all) have, even with low anxiety. I think it's important to know the link between anxiety and stuttering. As a teenager, I was not...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 17, 2024
2 points

1 hour in the morning 1 hour in the afternoon 1 hour in the evening .3 hours total in a day for 2 years straight without an absence....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2024
12 points

I'm 27 and I have overcame my stammer to some extent. I had a stammer since I was 5. Now I've taken part in speech competitions, delivered various presentations to great audiences. If I can do it, you...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 16, 2024
1 points

go to therapy, I used to be like you but now i'm better, I still stutter from time to time, for the stress, try to calm down in whatever way works for you, try CBD if you don't mind it, it won't get y...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Seeking TherapyMindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2024
1 points

Stress can cause heightened anxiety which can cause increased stuttering. Aside from the great advice from other people, listen to motivational videos from people that have overcome adversity. I used ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingSituational Variability+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 15, 2024
2 points

Great that you got a job that you wanted to do and did not let the stuttering hold you back. I also think that you should tell your co-workers and manager - making jokes about stuttering is not ok. ...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2024
3 points

I don't have a definitive answer as I myself went through black periods. Stress is a major factor, especially if it led to bad speech appearance. What helps? Yoga, meditation, and speech and psychothe...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Stress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & BreathingTherapy Experiences+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 14, 2024
2 points

First I think no matter what happens, we have to put ourselves first. I was there,I used to value myself based on how anyone would treat me. Second is I always say " Why God is not allowing me to spe...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Hope & MotivationMindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterJun 12, 2024
3 points

Research study: "Management of stuttering using cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness meditation" (2019) (I recommend reading this if your stuttering is more anxiety or psychological based)

Research study: "Management of stuttering using cognitive behavior therapy and mindfulness meditation" (2019) (I recommend reading this if your stuttering is more anxiety or psychological based) Resea...

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Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
postr/StutterJun 12, 2024
5 points

Sorry if this to Woo

Sorry if this to Woo Last month I noticed my speech had been the worst it's been in over year. Culminating in a flirty situation suddenly going bad. But I had a few other bad block incidents. Admitted...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Situational VariabilityMindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2024
8 points

I had a very prominent and difficult genetic stutter all through childhood well into my 20/30s. What has helped me immensely is mindfulness and concentrating on the speech therapy practices I learned ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency TechniquesGenetic & Family Factors
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2024
2 points

Sounds like anxiety. Very common. I tried speech therapy twice, it didn’t work for me. I spoke fine when speaking to them. They determined it was anxiety causing the stutter. My advice is remaining c...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking TherapyMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2024
1 points

Ahh I sympathize with you, I understand it’s very difficult. Practicing staying in the moment when you feel the feelings will help you master them quicker. Look up gradual exposure....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
postr/StutterJun 6, 2024
14 points

UPDATED PART 2

UPDATED PART 2 Here are some videos that helped me. Also Research “how to relax diaphragm” on YT. The research and practice is on you. It will take time but it will get you fluency If you can do step ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 6, 2024
1 points

Thank you very much! I appreciate your response. That is exactly the point, each profession may have their own unique viewpoint, a speech therapist might advice speaking slower or using easy onset. A ...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterJun 6, 2024
5 points

Do we ACTUALLY hyperventilate when we have speech blocks?

Do we ACTUALLY hyperventilate when we have speech blocks? When you have a speech block, I start like hyperventilating (body moving back and forth, gasping for air). Is this actually hyperventilating? ...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJun 5, 2024
3 points

Great advice 👍🏾. It all seems so simple. The meditation thing is real as well. It worked on me when I was young....

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
postr/StutterJun 4, 2024
50 points

I Am Fluent

I Am Fluent I’ve had a stutter since I can remember. My blocks and repetitions were always bad. I felt like Everyone who spoke to me saw me as only someone who stutters. I’ve always hated it and myse...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterJun 4, 2024
2 points

I do have a good answer. After leaving high school, It slowly dawned on me how much speech therapy and my mandated speech technique homework had helped me, I simply did not know. Back then, I was most...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride