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commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
1 points

I posted this on a thread asking for advice about an upcoming phone interview. I also agree with whoever said be upfront beforehand about your stutter. Anxiety doesn't cause stuttering, but it does am...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalStress & Fight/FlightFeared Words & Names+2 more
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
8 points

Whenever I have an important phone call with someone I've never spoken to before I just tell them I have a stutter before hand. Like in the appointment emails or whatever. Takes the pressure off and l...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersFeared Words & NamesEmployment & Career
postr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
7 points

I just had a horrible phone interview

I just had a horrible phone interview I'm 33 now, which makes this even more embarrassing, because I should really be over this. I also realize that I should be super careful taking phone calls, when ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
1 points

I have a hard time saying my name as well. What helps me is using what is called the easy onset technique. It is kind of hard to explain, but it's kind of like barely pronouncing the problem parts of ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
1 points

I know the feeling, I have change my name so many time. sometimes I have to open the app so see who I am today šŸ˜‚ what creative character I last made up! because my name always made me stutter! At 39...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesIdentity & Self-PerceptionHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
1 points

These are good technique i will definitely try them. But i have to disagree with one thing that is in interview they care about minor stutter and i only had a few small blocks and he immediately said ...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Employment & CareerFeared Words & NamesSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
3 points

Don’t feel bad. I can’t even say my own name at the pharmacy. Thank god for the CVS code they don’t even care they just scan it. Saves me from humiliation....

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & NamesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
5 points

It doesn’t always work for me. Sometimes even when someone asks my name, I get a really bad block....

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & Avoidance
Blocks & StoppagesFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
1 points

Fellow R name here and I've thought heaps of times to change it to my middle name - however, my middle name is as bad for me stuttering wise. It's Aaliyah and I can't get past the soft a sound...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
24 points

A 13 y.o student perfectly handled my stuttering better than a teacher

A 13 y.o student perfectly handled my stuttering better than a teacher Im an adult now, i just want to free my chest for this horrible memory, I was reading one of Juha's jokes aloud in a nervous, b...

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postr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
1 points

An 13 y.o student perfectly handled my stuttering better than a teacher

An 13 y.o student perfectly handled my stuttering better than a teacher Im an adult now, i just want to free my chest for this horrible memory, I was reading one of Juha's jokes aloud in a nervous, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentShame & Embarrassment+3 more
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
4 points

Any advice and what helps

Any advice and what helps I stuttered when I was saying my and the teacher said what’s your name loud to class and I had a block when saying my name and my friend help me out. But I was disappointed o...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
postr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
7 points

Sneezing

Sneezing After I finally leaned how to say thank you without stuttering. I can finally sneeze in public spaces...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
2 points

I was so embarrassed going places been asked for my name and I just couldn't say it, soon as I hit 18 I changed my name legally to one I didn't have blocks on.. How bad is it that even our names we ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
3 points

Can second/triple the responses here, I’d go so far as to say that they have been life saving medication. I wouldn’t say they necessarily reduced my stuttering in an interview exactly, but they absolu...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Helpful Med OutcomesFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
1 points

I have seen some people having difficulty in uttering words with ā€œkr, cha, sr,ā€. It got nothing to do with tensed, anxious. Any help?...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
postr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
5 points

Stuttering coming back

Stuttering coming back I’m sophomore in college right now (19m) and I’ve noticed that ever since I’ve been back at school since winter break, my stutter has became more noticeable, and I’ve been stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
1 points

No, I've been on them and stable for varying years, my latest med change being last summer, and overall being on meds for bipolar, anxiety, PTSD, and depression; gradually since I was 18, so for about...

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Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
3 points

Be careful with benzodiazepines as they can be quite sedating, which can cause worse, slurred speech. You don’t want to try this for the first time at a job interview. Test it out in a social setti...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & Avoidance
Side Effects & RisksFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
1 points

Not really i mean i essentialy block on the words that start with vowels No matter the topic of conversation....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names