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commentr/StutterJul 17, 2023
2 points

It’s hard. It’s basically the same technique that opera singers learn. It’s something you need to practise every single day to master it. Pls look into a device called the ‘breather’. The speech thera...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterJul 17, 2023
9 points

Questions about breathing

Questions about breathing I have a stutter, and over the past few weeks I’ve been making an effort for take care of it more. One of the things I’ve been seeing mentioned a lot is diaphragmatic breathi...

Coping & Advocacy
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 16, 2023
1 points

I’m so sorry you’ve had to go through that in your schooling years. Do you think you would say you have good and bad days with your stutter? In speech therapy I was told to use Diaphragm breathing a...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & Support
Mindfulness & BreathingAdvice RequestsValidation & Empathy
commentr/StutterJul 15, 2023
2 points

My therapist recommended me to do a breath exercise whenever I feel anxious about speaking to a stranger or in public...not sure if this categorize under Tibetan/tummo techniques, but generally speaki...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2023
3 points

If you master meditative/calming techniques that work in seconds, perhaps. But, paradoxically, if you are anxious for it to work, it won’t work! I believe it’s the same with speech therapy techniques....

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingTherapy Experiences
postr/StutterJul 14, 2023
24 points

Job and life

Job and life Hey guys! I am 29 years old, computer science engineer, been stuttering since i am 7, i have a friend who stutter and always played with him, and then “i copy him..” since them life was e...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionMindset shift+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2023
6 points

When ever my stutter is worse then usual. I take ten minutes a day to meditate. Just sit somewhere quiet and focus on breathing slowly and relaxing. It definitely helps my anxiety levels in generally ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 14, 2023
3 points

You are correct when I am alone I don’t stutter as much. Thank you for your advice. Next time I will most definitely try the buffer. I’ve heard of deep diaphragm breathing? I might also give that a sh...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2023
2 points

If I let it get me down too much it could put me into a depressed state of mind. Speech therapy so far has taught me not to dwell on things so much. I've also been taking my mind away from speech by e...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingSadness & HopelessnessHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2023
1 points

Fake it? Sure, you may not want to dampen the mood or drag your friends down. But faking a smile doesn’t benefit you (because you still feel annoyed) or your friends (who may see through your inauthen...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Authenticity vs. MaskingMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJul 12, 2023
2 points

Amazing post! I hope to read more posts of you in the future! I feel you, we're so on the same wavelength about "*I forgive myself for not being fluent*". I think we should distinguish "actively forgi...

Identity & DisabilityCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterJul 12, 2023
10 points

First post here

First post here I have been here for quite a bit but nevera posted, mainly because i know everyone suffers stuttering differently so I dont want to upset anyone, i just want ti share some thoughts abo...

Anticipation & AvoidanceMeds & SubstancesCoping & Advocacy
Hiding & ConcealmentHelpful Med OutcomesMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 12, 2023
2 points

Thank you so much for posting! As a person who stutters I can relate a lot to the overthinking, anxiety, self-shame, and many more emotions that can come along with stuttering. The main tips you gave ...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & PrideAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJul 12, 2023
23 points

Tips to improve stuttering from the research study (2023) "Mindfulness, Decentering, Self-Compassion, and the Impact of Stuttering" (be aware of present-moment, nonjudgmental stuttering sensations, emotions and thoughts; view them for what they are - merely thoughts - rather than an absolute truth)

Tips to improve stuttering from the research study (2023) "Mindfulness, Decentering, Self-Compassion, and the Impact of Stuttering" (be aware of present-moment, nonjudgmental stuttering sensations, em...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & DisabilityEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & PrideIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
5 points

I’d suggest using this one month to get into the habit of meditation and breathing exercises if you haven’t already. Any form of mental de-cluttering like journaling etc will help get unnecessary thou...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 11, 2023
3 points

I feel you. It is hard, very exhausting. When I get in a rut I try and catch myself and take deep breaths. Staying present and calm really helps me. Even some stretching?? Your stutter clings to tens...

Coping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
3 points

What is DMG? I'm pretty sure I have adhd too. I cannot do meditation to save my life. My mindfulness is mostly therapy, I guess. It consists of breathing exercises, words of affirmations, therapy to c...

Coping & AdvocacyCommunity & SupportAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingAdvice RequestsAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 10, 2023
2 points

Ahhh thats one I’ve never tried! I’m trying DMG I’m only on my first week of it so I haven’t really noticed anything. Def all about the mindfulness practices. Hard for me to meditate cause of my adhd ...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Mindfulness & BreathingOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2023
2 points

Magic fungi told me to practice breathing techniques , but that was 2+ish years ago. Where i just meditated for hours while on a mix of fungi and thc to find the best breathing exercises for my body. ...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingPsychedelics & Microdosing
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2023
2 points

For example, after my first week of doing this I was sitting and had a vivid memory of middle school pop up of a stuttering incident that I long buried. It was like I was living it again but as an adu...

Coping & AdvocacyIdentity & Disability
Mindfulness & BreathingAcceptance & Pride