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commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2026
1 points

I have not cured it. The knowledge and the solutions I found are not a magic pill that instantly 'cures' my stammer. But it has helped me a lot. I talk more fluently. Theoretically, it is possible to ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentTrauma & Psychological+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2026
1 points

What caused me to stutter was I got a stroke at age 8. I recovered from the stroke but the stutter became the aftermath. It’s hard to accept sometimes because I know I wasn’t born with this. All I can...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2026
2 points

Although yes in some people it might be due to trauma (mental as well as physical) but then it's a bit different "stutter" than most of us have....

Causes & Variability
Trauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2026
-3 points

I thought so too. I thought it was genetic or something. I bet you believe it's the same for mental disorders like anxiety and depression. A faulty wiring or an imbalance of brain chemicals or genes. ...

Causes & Variability
Genetic & Family FactorsTrauma & PsychologicalEnvironmental Triggers
commentr/StutterFeb 9, 2026
-1 points

I know. I've been to the best speech doctors, I have read the best books on stuttering, I have been practicing its guidelines to control/manage my stutter... The books, the authors, the doctors and ps...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentTrauma & Psychological+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 8, 2026
3 points

Thank you so much for this reply, I’ve actually thought about therapy for not only my stutter but also my anxiety and depression and delusions as well, but working overnights means that even if I did ...

Therapy & ProfessionalCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Seeking TherapyTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 7, 2026
5 points

Your loneliness and what you're going through must be incredibly hard to bear. Even though asking for help terrifies you, it’s the best thing you can do. It doesn't make you weak. Everyone on this pla...

Emotional ExperienceTherapy & ProfessionalCauses & Variability
Helplessness & AgencySeeking TherapyTrauma & Psychological+2 more
postr/StutterFeb 7, 2026
14 points

Threw away free college because of my stutter

Threw away free college because of my stutter It won guys, like it always has, I thought I could fight it. A little backstory, I (19m) have a father who is a college professor at a university, and so ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Avoidance & SubstitutionTrauma & PsychologicalShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
1 points

[Dr Gabor Mate & Dr Richard Schwartz - “Unpacking the cycle of shame”](https://youtu.be/rTFN8t9SXiQ?si=K17xFPgkqUS_R3p8) I recommend checking out other stuff by both of them too :)...

Community & SupportCauses & Variability
Research & ResourcesTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterFeb 6, 2026
5 points

There are no words for the contempt I feel reading  this post  how dare you trivialize others suffering with your toxic positivity and poisonous prostatilization efforts you prey on  vulnerable  peopl...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Stigma & BullyingFrustration & AngerTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterFeb 5, 2026
1 points

Jeez. The way those teachers and parent messed up us mentally. They are supposed to learn about mental illnesses. Psychology should be a fundamental subject in schools and the world would be less crue...

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Stigma & BullyingTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterFeb 4, 2026
1 points

My mother was an abusive alcoholic and used to call me a stuttering bastard. Still sticks with me....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
9 points

I remembered my mother was mad at me when i was trying to fill papers from school that ask “do you have any difficulty spelling some letters?” Young me was actually asking for help:( Mom wanted me t...

Parent & CaregiverCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Parent Emotions & GuiltTrauma & PsychologicalStigma & Bullying
postr/u_stuttering_clownFeb 3, 2026
1 points

Am I (23m) being emotionally abused by my roommate? (22m)

Am I (23m) being emotionally abused by my roommate? (22m) Last night, I had a genuine almost ego death with my own thoughts and started to think, that I need to run away. My roommate came home from ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Overthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological+3 more
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
20 points

I think it's a VERY good observation from you with your inner child! I also get sent back to my younger years when suffering similar stuff. I shut down when this happens, I also continue to beat mys...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 3, 2026
7 points

Yes. For me, my stutter feels like it comes from a fragmented mind, it is very effective. I meditated many years ago and it decreased the stutter alot. Because of depression, anxiety and stress, I ha...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
1 points

No problems. It is quite rare for someone to suddenly develop a stutter in their 20s, unless it’s drug induced or a traumatic brain injury! 🙄...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
2 points

If this is truly out of nowhere, you need to see a neurologist to rule out any brain issues. Beginning to stutter as an adult can be caused by brain damage or brain changes, such as medication....

Identity & DisabilityCauses & Variability
Authenticity vs. MaskingNeurological & BrainTrauma & Psychological
postr/StutterFeb 2, 2026
5 points

Hey brothers sisters , i wasn't stuttering when i was young ! I was able to read a full page of Arabic ( i am from Morocco) or french without stuttering or prononciation problems ! But getting older and with social anxiety and depression and others circumstances i have become like that !

Hey brothers sisters , i wasn't stuttering when i was young ! I was able to read a full page of Arabic ( i am from Morocco) or french without stuttering or prononciation problems ! But getting older a...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 1, 2026
1 points

Movies, tv shows, music and the few friends that i still have. My family is supportive too. I stutter mainly due to my anxiety. I am working on it. As i am growing older i can manage it a bit better...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentTrauma & PsychologicalEmployment & Career