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commentr/StutterSep 10, 2021
1 points

I love the ambiance at dive bars but the noise is def too much sometimes lol.Weird enough,Alcohol helps to hear better but not speak....

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Environmental Triggers
commentr/StutterSep 10, 2021
7 points

Yeap I really struggle to listen to anyone in a loud environment and I stutter significantly more. I think hearing has a big effect on my speech. It's the same if I have a shitty phone line and get br...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesSpeech & Stuttering
Environmental TriggersRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Repetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2021
3 points

I can say that Nofap does help decrease negative thought patterns and anxiety. Although I will say that since I stopped watching porn, masterbating, etc., I do believe that it has led to a buildup of ...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2021
3 points

I hear you. But I just don't have faith in the community to have an intelligent discussion on medication. The risk / reward doesn't balance. Too many people here would jump at the chance to take a pi...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentSeeking Therapy+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 9, 2021
2 points

Sir I know people won't agree with you but listen, you are correct! I too saw improvements in my speech after i went on a 19 day streak, until I relapsed. This is my best streak now. I am currently 27...

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postr/StutterSep 8, 2021
13 points

My stutter and the "Miracle Pill" [LONG]

My stutter and the "Miracle Pill" [LONG] Hi! First time caller, first time listener. **I am not pushing any medications, I'm just explaining my experience but I had to tell somebody** Tell you about...

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Strategic Swearing/CursingRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Stress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
2 points

I like this approach and used it many times. Until.... It turned out to be more "work" stuttering at times. Not all of us are the same. When I can maybe have a smoke and a beer and swear to the dev...

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commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
3 points

Hey man, I’m gonna be honest, this post is bullshit. BUT I must say I actually agree with you on the whole nofap thing. I started stuttering at 17 years old, and I’ve always wondered if my addiction...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Trauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterSep 8, 2021
1 points

Time. Just living, and choosing not to give a shit what others think so much. Maybe try some mild drugs initially as lubricant, just some beer or kratom or something, to give you confidence at first....

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commentr/StutterSep 6, 2021
7 points

Thank you for sharing the book link; I’ll have to check it out. Confidence is always something I’ve wondered if it relates to stuttering. For example, when I’m talking out loud to myself I never stutt...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesIdentity & Disability
Energy & Biological RhythmsRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Authenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterSep 6, 2021
1 points

So like how does it make you feel after taking it? Do you, if you ever felt tightness in the throat before speaking dissappear? I know for me at least, i always feel tightness in my throat so i know w...

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Energy & Biological RhythmsRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2021
3 points

Reminds me of the time during college. I just smoked my first spliff. I stood up…paused kinda stuttered on my name and said my favorite cereal is fruity pebbles...

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Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2021
2 points

Breathing techniques, not thinking too much on what I'm about to say seems to help a lot too lmao, I think weed helps me too. I've noticed that when I'm high I talk normally or I barely stutter. P...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2021
3 points

Relied on Benzodiazipines over the years to help me, mainly Ativan and some Xanax. Did wonders for my fluency. Also vaped/smoked a lot of weed which never hurt fluency. Not sure about CBD as I always ...

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Helpful Med OutcomesRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2021
3 points

Alcohol and smoking help me, but I very rarely do either...

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Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2021
5 points

Yes, alcohol always helps, because alcohol fights my anxiety problems for some hours after consumption....

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Stress & Fight/FlightRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)
commentr/StutterAug 26, 2021
11 points

Alcohol got me through a lot of tough situations by it helping in the moment. But, I do not recommend using it as a crutch because it seems like it makes my stuttering way worse the next day. I actual...

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commentr/StutterAug 26, 2021
3 points

Yeah that’s true, but have you tried something else that helped ? Maybe alcohol or idk ?...

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postr/StutterAug 26, 2021
18 points

What has helped you ?

What has helped you ? Hello community, so I wanted to ask what have you tried that actually helped in reducing your stuttering ? It can be anything, pills, alcohol, breathing techniques, better if it ...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
commentr/StutterAug 25, 2021
2 points

I had a huge drinking problem because of this exact reason. It got to the point where the next day it made my stuttering way worse so I quite completely....

Meds & Substances
Recreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Harmful Med Outcomes