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commentr/StutterFeb 27, 2026
2 points

I have quit sugar and energy drinks, also coffee. I only drink Green Tea now. I also take Fluoxetine. I'm not really depressed anymore but I'm still slightly socially anxious. My stutter is all over...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
3 points

Yess exactly. I think for us, stuttering is caused due to performance anxiety, which is different from neurological misalignment....

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
1 points

No this is generally people with anxiety. I’m tired of people constantly confusing a real neurological condition with damn anxiety. & then tell others false information...

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Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
1 points

Don’t make a claim that sounds like anxiety. Real neurological PWS, stutter when they’re alone. The actual people with a stutter isn’t caused by anxiety or stress....

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
4 points

It does for me. I take anti anxiety meds because of overall anxiety. Side affect was my speech patterns improved (I still stutter, it less) and I could feel the normal anticipation anxiety but it was ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Feared Words & NamesStress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological Rhythms
postr/StutterFeb 26, 2026
31 points

JUST WANT TO STAY SILENT

JUST WANT TO STAY SILENT My stutter has been bad the last few days. I work in healthcare (very high pressured environment) and have to make phone calls throughout the day I am usually fine but been ...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2026
1 points

Stuttered from my first word and badly. My brother stuttered mildly and my father had a very odd stutter so for us we inherited it. Genetics. Although I am sure my parents being highly excitable Ital...

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Genetic & Family FactorsStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2026
4 points

And it sounds like a cornball superiority complex fueled ass argument if I try to explain to people that the reason I stutter isn't that I'm slow, my brain's too fast. Or at least that's the only way ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & DisabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Stress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & WeightIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2026
1 points

Saying my own name does not trigger it. I’ve found that imitating a character, I don’t stutter. May be because I know what I’m going to say like an NPC dialogue. You’re right about that. Honestly I av...

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Feared Words & NamesVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 25, 2026
2 points

Je me reconnais tellement dans ce que tu dis, c’est flippant ! Dans la vie de tous les jours, on me voit comme une "diva" hyper confiante, mais dès qu'il y a un enjeu (classe, inconnus, téléphone), mo...

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Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2026
6 points

I used to work drive thru at McDonald's. You will be fine i think doing 2 things at once helps. You will be focused on entering things and working the computer and dealing with payment while taking or...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightSituational Variability
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2026
1 points

I agree. It is far more difficult. Also do due having genitive case, etc. I believe partially it has something tied to my childhood or perhaps that I have to stop and think a bit more about what I wa...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & Variability
Frustration & AngerStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2026
1 points

Not sure exactly. But we moved to the states I was going on 4. So still developing language skills then having to learn english. That and moving to a new country, living in a new home. Think it was s...

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Stress & Fight/FlightTrauma & Psychological
commentr/StutterFeb 24, 2026
1 points

I’ve been on Vyvanse for almost 3 years and that’s one of be things I noticed when I first started taking it too. In my experience I can’t say it’s always the case that it’ll decrease the rate of stut...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Helpful Med OutcomesEnergy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterFeb 23, 2026
4 points

There is no one known cause for stuttering, unfortunately, but a high amount of stress can be a factor. Typical stuttering is the repetition of words and phrases, like “at the, at the table”, but if y...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightRepetitions & Prolongations
postr/StutterFeb 22, 2026
5 points

Started Stuttering and twitching at 23 - help

Started Stuttering and twitching at 23 - help Hi. I am not sure if I can join here please let me know if you think I qualify. I started stuttering at 23 and it started during severe anxiety that also ...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightRepetitions & ProlongationsPhysical Tension
postr/StutterFeb 22, 2026
2 points

Anybody tried a NMDA receptor antagonist before?

Anybody tried a NMDA receptor antagonist before? This is a long shot but I’m curious if anyone here has ever tried taking an “low affinity” NMDA receptor antagonist for speech or fluency issues such a...

Meds & SubstancesAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Medication InquiriesOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight
postr/StutterFeb 22, 2026
4 points

Stutterers who live in the UK, I would appreciate some help

Stutterers who live in the UK, I would appreciate some help How can I go about getting a therapist? I live too far from my GP at the minute, and I'm consumed by a lot of stuff going on in my life so I...

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commentr/stutteringFeb 22, 2026
1 points

I don’t experience it exactly the way you described, but I do stutter, especially when I’m stressed or under pressure at work. And when it happens, it can feel like my body just locks up before my bra...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & AngerAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterFeb 22, 2026
1 points

If I understood correctly, your stuttering began during adolescence. I am 36 years old. Depending on the situation, I take Abilify and clonazepam; otherwise, I struggle. It doesn’t matter whether I’m ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more