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postr/StutterJan 31, 2026
19 points

Talking to myself

Talking to myself I just need to vent (22M) I have stuttered my entire life. The only place I could ever find a sense of peace was inside my own mind; at least in my thoughts, I didn't have to feel a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Hiding & ConcealmentExperiential AssociationTrauma & Psychological+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2026
2 points

My mother did the same to me. I didn't have a completely unhealthy relationship with her though, I used to look up to her for a lot of things. She can be very good at times and other times really down...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalSelf-Advocacy & BoundariesFrustration & Anger+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 30, 2026
1 points

Hiya! Well, the only thing that helped me was benzos. Not ideal for long term daily or even semi-regular use. I've been on various antidepressants (including Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac, Effexor, Cymbalta...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Genetic & Family FactorsStress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2026
1 points

I'm the same way. For some reason I can't say my name but I can ask for a beer at a bar just fine..I'm pretty sure it's PTSD related for me atleast..I figure when I was little in school the whole clas...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesTrauma & PsychologicalBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 29, 2026
1 points

maybe , maybe not, most people develop stutter in very young age and its not always due to fear.if you didnt stutter from childhood , developed one recently maybe its some trauma but its not always "F...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
2 points

but WHY are people suffering? is it because the neurological basis of stuttering leads to depression and anxiety, or is it because we are in environments that teach us shame and social deprivation? re...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalAnxiety & Social JudgmentStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
5 points

Ah ok so you think the status quo is working? You're going to ignore over 30 years of research into the neurological basis of stuttering? Re-read what I wrote in my previous comment, I don't believe y...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Neurological & BrainSuicidal Ideation & High DistressSadness & Hopelessness+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
2 points

Yes, you're right, I think it would probably do me good to talk about it. I didn't develop it after a traumatic experience. I first thought it might be related to work stress, but it actually appear...

Causes & Variability
Trauma & PsychologicalStress & Fight/FlightNeurological & Brain
commentr/StutterJan 26, 2026
3 points

I believe it doesn’t matter if you got it later in life or not, if it wish to speak about it and think it’ll make you feel better than you should. Did you develop it after a traumatic experience? Or...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Trauma & PsychologicalOnset & Life-Stage Changes
commentr/StutterJan 24, 2026
1 points

People will pretend like don't know what you're talking about. We all know that the reason we care about stuttering at all is because people made us feel bad about it. They made us feel like it was s...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentStress & Fight/Flight+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
1 points

i remember the day i developed TMJ. i was stuttering long before then, and the TMJ was caused by blunt force trauma to my lower jaw. the click or pop is it that hinge of your jaw unseating and reseati...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
1 points

In general, you need to do a very simple thing, take her to the dentist and make her move her jaw very sharply in silence, open or close her mouth, if she has dull barely noticeable clicks or, convers...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainTrauma & PsychologicalPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

A girl who believed in reincarnation and karma told me that my stutter was a punishment because I used to lie and gossip in my former life....

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalStigma & Bullying
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

I’m 22F and also considered attractive (not the extend of 6’4 level tho lol). I actually disagree with the comments here saying that it’s easier or u should be greatful. It’s f hard. You can’t seem un...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesTrauma & PsychologicalShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
0 points

Yep i still stand by my claims; "origin is neurological" and "majority is psychological" are no contradictions, the first stutter in your life can be caused by neurology and genetics but the exacerba...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Trauma & PsychologicalAdvice OfferedFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

Yep i still stand by my claims; "origin is neurological" and "majority is psychological" are no contradictions, the first stutter in your life can be caused by neurology and genetics but the exacerba...

Causes & VariabilityCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Trauma & PsychologicalAdvice OfferedFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

There is the definitely gaps in my memory yeah I kinda expected that with everything that has gone on in my life like I have brought myself up since 5 was left and abandoned ect and that's been me sin...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Trauma & PsychologicalSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
10 points

I've had an exorcism performed on me. I was doing a clinical rotation in college when I was paired with a preceptor who was very vocal about her religion. I mean within 5 minutes of meeting her, she i...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalShame & EmbarrassmentStigma & Bullying+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
0 points

it doesn't seem like you even read my comment before replying. you haven't actually engaged with my claims. i never denied your experience in any way. you said your son's stuttering was "totally psych...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalIdentity & Self-PerceptionMedicalization / Neurodiversity
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
0 points

I never said I wanted to stop his stuttering. I asked for insight into the mindset of a stutter w.r.t to something but I wanted to know if my response to ho, was helpful or not to him. Y’all truly nit...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Trauma & PsychologicalFrustration & AngerHelplessness & Agency+1 more