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commentr/StutterNov 5, 2025
8 points

There are two types of stutterers in this world.. those who let their stutter control them.. and those who keep firm control of their stutter. Fight with all your might not to be the former....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterNov 5, 2025
7 points

feeling hopeless.

feeling hopeless. got rejected from the second job in three weeks bcoz of my stutter n inability to convey my ideas n opinions fluently. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterNov 5, 2025
7 points

I can’t find a job

I can’t find a job So i graduated last year in July , and ive been looking for a job since . At the beginning i didn’t really get interviews ( definitely because of the terrible job market and my lack...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2025
4 points

I’ve had a stutter my whole life as well, and I would describe myself similarly to you, i love making people laugh and feel included. I also happen to struggle with introductions. I will be having suc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
postr/StutterNov 4, 2025
20 points

AITA Stuttering Edition

AITA Stuttering Edition Im a 29yr F and with a lifelong stutter. I am a confident person, my friends would describe me as the ‘life of the party’. I love making people laugh and making everyone feel ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentFrustration & Anger+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2025
1 points

Really? i left my corporate job offer just because i have to pickup the phone calls..god when i worked as a intern it was so so frustrating to pickup the phonecalls but any how i managed at that time...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2025
2 points

Was a long time ago, one of the early prozac family that they don't hand out anymore because of the side effects, an ssri inhibitor. Just get an up to date one if you are going this route. Note though...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesTherapy & Professional
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 4, 2025
1 points

In short yes. That is how I exited my total stutter for a manageable one that hardly ever crops up about 25 plus years ago. Used the drug to calm down about the effects of my stutter, then learned to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
1 points

Once again, not a recruiter so take this with a grain of salt. My understanding is that relevant experience to any given career field is good to have on your application, but it’s not everything. Ma...

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

I’m not OP but I believe I spoke to you recently on here as well about commissioning for cyber in the military How much experience do they expect if you are commissioning? I will plan to have a B.S ...

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

Not sure about the ASVAB scores, but your recruiter can easily check what the requirements are for specific career fields in the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory. I'm not a recruiter myself...

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

Ewwww...Contact Social Services.... The Department of Rehabilitation Services.. Tell them about your stuttering issue..( Send them an email ).Ask them to help you get Adaptive Speech Software to help ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
1 points

I'm 14 and have been stuttering for a while. In my experience, the best approach is to ignore the people who make fun of you. With over 8 billion people on this planet, what's the chance you'll see th...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment+3 more
postr/StutterNov 3, 2025
21 points

Solidarity

Solidarity I just wanted to introduce myself, as I’ve been a longtime lurker and a lifelong stutterer. I’m currently in my early thirties and working in Fintech as a software engineer. On the outsid...

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

Wondering

Wondering I wonder if it’s better to just accept my stutter and trying to live with it or keep fighting and using my techniques and trying to reduce it as much as possible...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
2 points

Hahaha, that's a good one! Tho I doubt it would work for me, as sometimes I have physical signs of struggle while stuttering. One technique I have, is to do a conductor-like dramatic gesture to launc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 3, 2025
5 points

Propranolol is very helpful to me, benzos ofc but carry risk of addiction, pregabalin is awesome to me too, bit more safe than benzos but still causes dependence....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2025
2 points

Take a beta blocker before the interview to eliminate the physiological effects of anxiety such as elevated heart rate, trembling, tension in your vocal muscles etc.. you’ll feel much more calm. It’s ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2025
1 points

This happens to me also! When they ask me what my name is in Starbucks I make up fake names, whatever comes easiest to say lol...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 2, 2025
2 points

Same as me! With my girlfriend and parents I am 90% fluent, some blocks but I change words to suit. If I do an interview or try to order food on the phone I pause every 4 words! So frustrating, but it...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment