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postr/StutterSep 18, 2025
5 points

Baby Names

Baby Names We're expecting baby number 2 and are really struggling with names - nothing is perfect. And then I stumbled upon the -maybe- perfect name! But it's starts with a letter that I block on a l...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionQuality of Life
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2025
1 points

I agree with you. Lee's book and techniques have transformed my life in so many ways. For me it was very hard work over time (multiple hours daily) but it worked out quite well and I have gone from no...

Therapy & ProfessionalSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Positive Therapy TechniquesEmployment & CareerAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
3 points

I follow him too. Props to him for his drive thru videos… that would be straight up torture for me...

School & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Employment & CareerHiding & ConcealmentAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
3 points

I just turned 25. I have the exact same issue as you. It gets more intense in the more unfimiliar or stressed situation I am. I can see the word in my head but I cannot pronounce it. I try to come u...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Severity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social JudgmentAvoidance & Substitution+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
1 points

Is it odd that speaking fast kinda helps me more in my case? I feel like slow speaking for me kinda worsens it because I tend to overthink and my words get awkwardly dragged out...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring
postr/StutterSep 17, 2025
8 points

Do you ever straight up give up saying and write what you want to say on a piece of paper

Do you ever straight up give up saying and write what you want to say on a piece of paper ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterSep 17, 2025
3 points

Difficult stutter blocks (close to mute)

Difficult stutter blocks (close to mute) (Some thoughts I had) Well. I know there are degrees of stuttering and everything from mental health can affect it or vise versa. I find stuttering interestin...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
2 points

Oh yeah, I used to talk in short bursts and simple phrases. The first time the teacher made me count numbers in warm up out loud was really stressful but I managed to do it without stuttering. But I a...

School & WorkCauses & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
School & Academic LifePropositionality & WeightAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
1 points

It’s not a specific word, it can really be any word. I haven’t been able to find a pattern to it. Also, I don't want to reply on Antidepressants....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution
postr/StutterSep 17, 2025
8 points

My Stutter is Confusing, Looking for Help.

My Stutter is Confusing, Looking for Help. Hey everyone, I’m 22 and I’ve been stuttering since I was a kid. I’ve seen a few doctors over the years, but nothing’s really worked. The way I stutter is a...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2025
1 points

I am also a software engineer and this stuttering is holding me back from growing in my career. I feel I am very much capable of doing stuff and delivering projects but because of stuttering I don't t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionHelplessness & AgencyEmployment & Career
postr/StutterSep 17, 2025
2 points

Employer/employee incompatibility

Employer/employee incompatibility My boss is a fast talking fast thinking chip in here now chip in there right after do this now what was the value or date or that why did this happen talk to that guy...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
postr/StutterSep 17, 2025
38 points

I stuttered all my life, until I didn't

I stuttered all my life, until I didn't Never occurred about searching for a sub with this specific problem, but I’m just another stutterer like you guys. Been battling it since about 5-6 years old an...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionGenetic & Family Factors+3 more
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
2 points

Tbh no I don’t tell anyone, I stutter and idk what their reaction is because most people never really give me a “wtf look”, it’s always just a deadpan look or them leaning in to understand what i’m tr...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersAudience Scale & Group Size
postr/StutterSep 16, 2025
5 points

stutter & employment

stutter & employment Hi! My first post here (25F). I’ve been long-term unemployed as a result of PTSD and I’m struggling to get a job. I make it through the written application, but when it comes to t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
5 points

It's not the first thing I say, I "just" start speaking and after I have a block i say (at least trying to) "sorry I just have a stutter". The problem is that a lot of times I can't get the word stutt...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
4 points

either people notice when I speak, ask me questions sometimes and I answer or I take the initiative in certain situations when I'm afraid of being misunderstood or judged because of my stutter ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
16 points

People don't like to take stutter seriously. So when someone asks I tell them I have a speech disability. Then they get quiet for good. If I tell them I had a stutter they would argue with me to just ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
3 points

I do but depends on scenario. My works requries me to interview, and present in front of the crowd. There is a power in-balance here and I want my audience to understand me properly and give answer to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionAnxiety & Social JudgmentDisclosure & Telling Others+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 16, 2025
22 points

I just let everyone figure it out on the fly. If they assume I'm nervous, I correct them and say, "no, this is constant and never-ending."...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others