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commentr/StutterOct 16, 2025
2 points

Real. That and even trying to say “thanks” or anything similar have will have my face looking very weird when having a block. Honestly i would recommend just nodding your head at them as a sign of app...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2025
2 points

I also had a peak of stuttering in university. So many new things, plus this age when you are supposed to develop and show yourself to the world. We had to obligatory and voluntarily answer on semi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2025
14 points

If you're looking for advice, what has helped me is in those situations to just whisper or completely drop the first part of the word and just say "...ank you" or oven "...k you". Non-stutterers do th...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2025
5 points

My mind goes through all the substitutes like “appreciate it” or “hey thanks”. I usually get one of them out, but take a second sometimes and I too think I may come off as ungrateful....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2025
3 points

I had to order like 4 drinks for my mates at a casino as they wanted to hold the black jack table, i stuttered for deadset a whole minute on rum and coke, and the bartender was like “did you want a pe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentQuality of Life
postr/StutterOct 16, 2025
68 points

I hate that I can’t thank people because of my stutter

I hate that I can’t thank people because of my stutter I hate how I can’t say “thank you” because of my stuttering blocks, it gets delayed for a long time until I eventually just give up. Like yesterd...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 16, 2025
2 points

when im getting hesburger ( its like mcdonalds for those who dont know) they sometimes have this thing where with your order you get a free coffee. they ask "black or white?". i,knowing that i hate bl...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterOct 15, 2025
5 points

Being rude

Being rude Sometimes when I talk to a stranger usually to ask about something I do my best to not stutter and end the convo ASAP so today I was asking someone about the location of a specific building...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2025
1 points

YES!!! My name is Abby. God bless. And Half of my job is introducing myself 💀 “Hello everyone! My name is aah…. *e-e-e* ahah, so sorry guys, I’m ä… *æ*…. UhH u…”...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAnticipating StutteringAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2025
3 points

ice latte with whatever syrup when i'm with a friend, "this thing there" when it's just me, thank god for the third wave coffee trend of seasonal drinks, that means there's always a random "new here" ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2025
1 points

Yeah I usually want a mocha or cappuccino but can most often only say latte. I can't even ask for a caramel shot 😞...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2025
2 points

I feel you on that one! Hairdressers are the worst but I find showing them a picture is a good work around. Also telling them I have a speech impediment works too, people are generally a lot more pa...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentQuality of Life
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2025
5 points

Yeah, in a cafe I would want lemon tea or some other fruit tea but couldn't say anything else but tea. So I drank black tea for a while. I don't go to a cafe anymore. The same with going to the barber...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & Concealment
postr/StutterOct 15, 2025
11 points

coffee order?

coffee order? I was getting coffee today, and as usual, I ordered a flat white as it is the only thing I can say. Thankfully I enjoy flat whites but lattes are completely off the table – unless I’m fe...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/Stutter_remissionOct 15, 2025
1 points

**An SLP stated:** So, my own journey… I wanted someone to help me be more fluent. When I read these acceptance arguments, I understand but not fully. Some 20 + years ago, if the SLP would have told ...

Therapy & ProfessionalAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Positive Therapy TechniquesAvoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterOct 15, 2025
1 points

This. when i get cigarettes i always say blue camel instead of camel blue. I block on the C for ages...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionFeared Words & Names
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2025
2 points

Go to an AYCE where I have to talk to the waiter to order. I usually don't come back to those places...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterOct 14, 2025
7 points

I think I must have the worst kind of stutter and I don't know what else to do

I think I must have the worst kind of stutter and I don't know what else to do Hello, I'm making this post because I'm a little desperate and don't know what to do, I'm looking for advice, my stutteri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
commentr/StutterOct 14, 2025
3 points

I give this comparison when someone ask me why i don't like other people saying the word for me . It's like you are injured or something and are walking with crutches and then someone sees you struggl...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterOct 14, 2025
8 points

I will do it like this from now on, I need your advice and comments

I will do it like this from now on, I need your advice and comments I’ve learned something important, and I’m saying this to myself: I can’t fight stuttering. No matter how hard I try not to stutter, ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftAcceptance & Pride