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commentr/StutterJan 12, 2026
2 points

What I sometimes do is find a quiet place to prepare about 15 minutes before if I can. I close my eyes and take lots of deep breaths, and then read aloud to myself for a few minutes, slowly and with l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalMindfulness & BreathingAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2026
3 points

I completely understand where you're coming from. Facing stressful meetings can really amplify anxiety, especially when you're dealing with a stutter. It's tough to feel like you’re on display, and it...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacySocial & Relationships
Anxiety & Social JudgmentMindfulness & BreathingQuality of Life+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 12, 2026
1 points

Mines the same as you. I have a baseline level of stutter that I've never gotten below but when I notice my stutter is worse then usual. Even if I don't think I'm feeling especially anxious. I must ta...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2026
1 points

Same. I just learned to trust myself a little more and remind myself of my worth as a human being. It took a few years and life experiences to realize this. I’m not 100% fully there yet, but I just re...

Identity & DisabilityEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideHope & MotivationMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 11, 2026
1 points

Many different SSRI medications reduce anxiety. It’s just a matter of finding one that works best for you, if you’re not against using meds. If you don’t like meds then you can do breathing technique...

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Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2026
1 points

My cat is sleeping and purring on me right now. Wonder if there’s any similarity? I would like to learn about that but would need to use a Google number that I can’t use with WhatsApp, unfortunately...

Coping & Advocacy
Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 10, 2026
4 points

It depends on which branch and how bad your stutter flares up. I say this because I got entry-level separated 2 days from graduating for bmt from the Air Force and got sent home for my stutter. I am...

School & WorkCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Employment & CareerMindfulness & BreathingMedication Inquiries
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

Coffee, alcohol, drugs, diaphragmatic breathing, meditation — these are just attempts to "trick" the nervous system....

Meds & SubstancesCoping & Advocacy
Stimulants & CaffeineRecreationa substances (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis)Mindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

So I ask then, what is your app going to provide that over meditation, mindfulness and/or anxiety managing apps do not besides adding “stuttering” ?...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

This is similar to how breathing is sometimes used in mindfulness or anxiety regulation. It does not address the neurological basis of stuttering, but it may help some people feel more control, reduce...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingAnxiety & Social JudgmentPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

Thank you for raising this. I agree that stuttering is rarely caused by breathing itself, and we are not treating breathing as the root cause or a fix for stuttering. When we talk about guided breathi...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

Would it make sense to do this with a licensed professional who can guide you? I already see a flaw with you focusing on breathing when in general stuttering rarely has anything to do with breathing....

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & VariabilityTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/FlightSeeking Therapy
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

The problem is that stuttering is triggered faster than a person can apply any conscious tool. When a block begins, there is simply no time to use breathing techniques or self-regulation — the process...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Loss of ControlStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
2 points

Guided breathing exercises are simple, structured ways to focus on your breathing while speaking. The goal isn’t to “cure” stuttering, but to help people feel more relaxed, reduce tension, and make sp...

Coping & AdvocacyTherapy & Professional
Mindfulness & BreathingPositive Therapy Techniques
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

What do you mean by “guided breathing exercises”? Are they shown to help stuttering? ...

Coping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Mindfulness & BreathingMedication Inquiries
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

Not a cure or a way out, but tools that can make speaking feel a little easier for some people, like guided breathing and optional feedback exercises. Alongside that, the focus is on creating a space ...

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Mindfulness & BreathingValidation & EmpathyAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJan 9, 2026
1 points

Yes, it will be different from discord because it will be an app with proper tools and breathing exercises to help people who stutter....

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & Advocacy
Assistive DevicesMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterJan 9, 2026
5 points

Looking to hear from people from stutter

Looking to hear from people from stutter Hi everyone! We are building a safe platform for people who stutter with supportive tools like guided breathing exercises and ways to practice speaking comfort...

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Mindfulness & BreathingFriendships & Belonging
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2026
1 points

I have ADHD + stuttering which is a crazy combo to deal with because those two works together to make me feel much worse in daily life. For me, sleep consistently (7-9 hours), eat nutritious meals 3 t...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 8, 2026
7 points

I've also tried to end myself too,Not once not twice I tried 6 times and still I am here I realized i could've been dead the 1st time but then I realized it could be a possibility that I am here for a...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Suicidal Ideation & High DistressHope & MotivationFluency Techniques+1 more