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postr/StutterOct 4, 2016
9 points

Reading out loud before you go to an event.

Reading out loud before you go to an event. Before I go to an event (birthday/meeting/whatever) I read out loud for a while in my room, either out of a book or just a website on my PC. I'll do this 15...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesPublic Speaking
postr/StutterOct 2, 2016
10 points

For London based stutterers

For London based stutterers Lucky for you guys there's a public speaking group just for stutterers ! It was really overwhelming and inspiring, to see guys just like us doing public speaking well and ...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Advice OfferedPersonal StoriesPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2016
2 points

I feel like in really, really big spotlight settings, my body's like, "alright. We'll give you a break here. You gotta nail this shit." But I'm talking only very big moments. Not even job interviews ...

School & Work
Public Speaking
commentr/StutterSep 27, 2016
1 points

Different to me. When I'm sleep deprived I stutter a lot more....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 25, 2016
3 points

Every day I have to get up in front of a group of about 50 people and talk about what are group has planned for the day. I used to be terrified of it, but since I do it every day, I guess it really d...

School & Work
Public Speaking
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2016
1 points

I had similar experiences applying for summer jobs and internships, but I did notice the interviews tended to go better if I liked the job. I graduated a year and a half ago without having the time to...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerHope & MotivationPublic Speaking
postr/StutterSep 6, 2016
12 points

Doing a public speaking class with a stutter.

Doing a public speaking class with a stutter. I'm doing a college public speaking class because I need it for my career, way down the road. However, we had to do our first speech today, and it was suc...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 5, 2016
1 points

You can see immediate effect after it, and I will report on how the presentation will go on Thursday.just remind me fam....

School & Work
Public Speaking
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2016
1 points

> But now its not a one to one call, I have to speak in front of all like conference call. Mamma mia, i'm getting stressed out just by reading this. Hope you did/do well. I had to speak in front...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterSep 2, 2016
3 points

While I've never done it, I've always been tempted to. I almost never stutter after a couple drinks, and my last presentation I literally couldn't get 3 words out. It was humiliating to have my firs...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Stress & Fight/FlightPublic Speaking
postr/StutterAug 30, 2016
29 points

So I Presented the Essay About My Stutter

So I Presented the Essay About My Stutter Let me clarify, this essay was meant to be about a philosophy we believe in and how we became to believe in it. My philosophy was about 'Loving Yourself' and ...

Identity & DisabilitySchool & Work
Acceptance & PridePublic Speaking
postr/StutterAug 25, 2016
5 points

Essay about my stutter

Essay about my stutter Im in high school and very covert about my stutter. I'm going to write an essay about it and HAVE TO present it to the class. Is this a good idea?...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Hiding & ConcealmentSchool & Academic LifePublic Speaking
postr/StutterAug 19, 2016
6 points

I'm thinking about doing a stand up comedy open mic. I don't want my stutter to hold me back from doing anything. Have a question.

I'm thinking about doing a stand up comedy open mic. I don't want my stutter to hold me back from doing anything. Have a question. [deleted]...

Coping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Mindset shiftPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2016
2 points

I have had a stutter since around the third grade, so class presentations have been a nightmare of mine for as long as i could remember. I used to loath it. And still do to this day (I'm 23 now). I ha...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJul 26, 2016
3 points

In my AIT (job training for the US Army) I was the best in my class, the distinguished honor graduate. The problem with that was that I had to give a 5 minute speech in front of higher ranking personn...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkCommunity & Support
Avoidance & SubstitutionPublic SpeakingValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2016
2 points

And remember guys , nothing to be afraid of , we're just helping each other out . If you do these challenges im sure you'll notice a change . - I'm kinda both overt and covert. - my stutter was...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySocial & Relationships
Hiding & ConcealmentSeverity & FluctuationFriendships & Belonging+2 more
postr/StutterJul 7, 2016
8 points

Advice for a college instructor who teaches public speaking

Advice for a college instructor who teaches public speaking Hi! I work at a university and teach a public speaking class that is required for all freshmen. This semester a part of my job is to help tr...

Community & SupportSchool & Work
Advice RequestsSchool & Academic LifePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
2 points

I did a presentation in front of our DVPs. I was so nervous and felt so awkward that I was a stuttering hot mess. I got through it though, and my next presentations went much smoother. The uptick t...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingSeverity & FluctuationHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
3 points

I had to give a big presentation in front of my school a while back. At first I thought it would be just a dozen people or so but then the entire school ended up coming. I stuttered really badly and t...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Public SpeakingSeverity & FluctuationShame & Embarrassment
commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
6 points

You had a lot of courage to even attempt to do something like that. I could never get in front of a large audience, never. ...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Public SpeakingHiding & Concealment