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commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2024
2 points

Fellow stutterer. I feel you and see you. I'm now 47. The world does change for us. An immediate solution is the mantra and reminder "now is not forever, and I feel free." We know what's come ...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Mindset shiftHope & MotivationVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2024
2 points

Currently I don’t have a job. I left the call center because of the vaccine mandates, then went into youth support. I’m trying to find remote work still … What helped me was practicing talking by ...

School & WorkCoping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Employment & CareerMindfulness & BreathingAssistive Devices
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2024
2 points

When singing, you develop mainly only this skill. In parallel, if there will be performances in front of an audience, you can get rid of the fear of people and performances. In fact, the main + in su...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2024
1 points

u/skyrkt see the comment above from a former graduate of the program. We'd love to have you if you can make it and I am happy to answer any questions you have!...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Situational VariabilityMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2024
1 points

I strongly recommend that you read books in these areas. \- Anxiety \- Shyness \- Self-esteem \- Confidence \- Charisma / Speech \- Self improvement \- Personal growth \- Yoga / Breathing exer...

Community & SupportCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Advice RequestsMindfulness & BreathingHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2024
1 points

Forgive me for not reading your whole post as it is quite long, but going of the symptoms that sounds alot like me as a kid Deep breaths when it's bad, opening your mouth wider when talking, try talk...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2024
2 points

When I practice a lot before a presentation, I usually do better. I also heard that meditation can be helpful so that's something to keep in mind. I accepted the job today and I think it'll be good fo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 21, 2024
1 points

I'm currently in therapy with... it simply works. Speech had never been easy for me. With the therapy I got to speak easily 70% of the time, the next week 80%, then 95%, then I started cold calling a...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Seeking TherapyPositive Therapy TechniquesFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2024
1 points

Maybe listen to some nice music or watch something funny. Just something that makes me laugh or gives me energy. Music gets my blood pumping and my feet moving....

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2024
2 points

I can't imagine anything would help. My stuttering is mild but I know people who can't get a sound out! I don't know how they handle it. This Reddit often mentions marijuana, alcohol, mushrooms, and ...

Meds & SubstancesCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Mindfulness & BreathingEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2024
1 points

Thanks for sharing! I have noticed the same thing happening to me when speaking in English, which is not my native language as well. I probably would suggest the reason behind it goes to English being...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Propositionality & WeightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2024
2 points

Everything you listed works, it's just about what the person finds fun and interesting. I usually find streaming on twitch to help lower my stress / anxiety levels. Sure, I still stutter, but it's n...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2024
2 points

Most of the time I put put a YouTube video with one of those instructors to help with my breathing control...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2024
3 points

One of the few pieces of advice I can give you is to think less about stuttering, and if you fail, don't dwell on it. Try to keep your nervous system and be at peace...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 20, 2024
4 points

Many people in this sub recommend meditation. I've tried it but I'm not patient enough to just sit there and focus on my breathing for 15 or even 5 minutes. I've started working out at home with a se...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterFeb 19, 2024
2 points

Speech therapy definitely helps me. Also with stuttering, it’s all in our heads. It’s fear based. That’s proof of why you don’t stutter when you’re alone. My advice is to use visualization. It gives y...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 16, 2024
2 points

I had speech therapy for 10 years. Heres what helped me: Lay down and put a weight on your stomach to train your diaphragm while you breathe. The weight should move up and down. There is a difference...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2024
2 points

are you feeling stressed or anxious this semester? Sometimes meditation in the morning / day can help! (Or take a shot before classes 🤫)...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2024
7 points

I’d look to yourself and see if anything is causing excess stress or anxiety in your life. I don’t know how your stutter presents itself but mine emerges from stress and a couple months ago I got to t...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterFeb 12, 2024
3 points

I hate when this happens, can have periods of fluency and then suddenly it gets worse. Are you doing any kind of resistance training? And do you keep an eye on your diet? Heavy resistance training is...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing