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commentr/StutterApr 24, 2024
1 points

I never did any speech exercises but I had a mindful coach who taught me belly-breathing. I used it for migraines and anxiety but I later learned that abdominal breathing has been used to help fluency...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2024
1 points

If it helps you relax then I don't see an issue with it. Personally, I would just chuckle or think of a joke or something funny to ease the tension. I find that laughing or smiling when you stutter ca...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 22, 2024
5 points

Hello! Welcome to the sub, :). ----- Short and more standard advice: Remember to breathe, be mindfull, exercise, use bodylanguage and try and hold a positive mindset. If you're able to find an env...

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commentr/StutterApr 19, 2024
2 points

Med student as well here, what I learned over the years is to not think about stuttering and speaking in a low voice so that you don't gasp for breath in between. I have an osce exam coming up as well...

School & WorkCoping & Advocacy
School & Academic LifeMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 18, 2024
4 points

I can’t speak to the benefits of Wim Hof breathing directly, but I definitely feel that exercise that required deep breathing (i.e. running, swimming) helped improve my stutter greatly. And I’m not ta...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingSituational Variability
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2024
2 points

Sounds to me like you are very stressed about the whole situation, try taking small brakes for a minute or longer doing deep breathing ( like 4-4-4 pattern or longer) to call down the nervous system. ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterApr 17, 2024
10 points

Wim hof Method Breathing may be helpful with stutter

Wim hof Method Breathing may be helpful with stutter Hey guys i have a theory, hear me out. Im sorry if the grammar is not right but english is not my first language. They say that stutter occurs bec...

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Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterApr 17, 2024
4 points

Yup, I have made a whole list of good things that come with stutter: 1. You learn that the majority of people are actually compassionate towards you. I didn't realise this as a stuttering kid, but af...

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commentr/StutterApr 13, 2024
3 points

this is 100% it. I have also been doing the breathing and slow talking for a bit now, so its refreshing to see someone else has also found it helpful. I havent tried the prolonging technique yet, but ...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & BreathingFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMedicationApr 13, 2024
2 points

I’m very happy for you. Absolutely amazing and smart to combine meditation and be consistent with it! I wish you all the best on your exciting journey forward❤️...

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Mindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterApr 12, 2024
2 points

>*"My long-long-gone stutter reappeared after moving into another country"* [**This** ](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul-Brocklehurst)PhD researcher also put his severe stuttering into remis...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Experiential AssociationMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 11, 2024
2 points

Practice all what you're going to say, try to have pauses before blocks don't forget to breathe . For me I try to look confident and I try to talk with a rhythm with a gentle voice this help me ( I ...

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Fluency TechniquesStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
1 points

Mine has thankfully changed from repeating to a block stutter over the years. What I find helpful is to be mindful of the tension in my face, mouth, and throat when blocking. When you are having a blo...

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Blocks & StoppagesPhysical TensionMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 9, 2024
2 points

This is how my stutter is these days too. What helps me is to make sure I take a deep diaphragm breath and start slowly exhaling before speaking. During my blocks, I feel lots on tension in my face, m...

Speech & StutteringCoping & Advocacy
Physical TensionMindfulness & BreathingBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterApr 5, 2024
4 points

You don’t stop stammering babes! Just keep practising speaking the alphabet pronounce every word properly! I’m 25 have had it all my life it’s got better over time to where no one knows I have one exc...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2024
1 points

If you're not able to get professional help try breathing techniques or any other steps from the internet to reduce your stress levels during such situations. You can search for diaphragm breathing, t...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2024
6 points

Beginning speaking on an *exhale* is fantastic advice based on understanding the science of speech. I say this bc, unfortunately, many will suggest the opposite (take deep breath to speak), which *ma...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 4, 2024
8 points

When talking on the phone, I usually drink water before. It kinda helps. Learn breathing exercises. Inhales and exhale through your nose, then speak. Give you time to think what you’re gonna say and...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterApr 2, 2024
3 points

I’ve had it all. Good days, bad days, bad weeks, periods where I was fluent for weeks, periods where I was with 10-20 second blocks with people in shock. Keep the faith. Breathe and reset....

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Severity & FluctuationMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterApr 2, 2024
1 points

Reducing my speed. But reducing the pace isn't something that happens spontaneously; it's not easy – you have to train your mind to do it. Meditation helped, of course, but I also did other things. ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAvoidance & Substitution