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commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

Did you had a hard time while looking for jobs? I am passionate about SWE but I am anxious about finding and getting an offer. I have little stuttering and its not severe....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

Dont pick something because you stutter, I have blocks like its soo hard starting sentences and I am a software engineer. The amount of meetings we had in regards to standups, planning, product update...

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Anticipating StutteringAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
postr/StutterJan 22, 2026
75 points

A Method That's Currently Working Against My Stutter

A Method That's Currently Working Against My Stutter Hello people, I've been a stutterer for as long as I can remember, I remember vividly my father mocking my stutter, and having trouble ordering me...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

I overly prepare and it helps me a lot. I also tend to be more bubbly and talk with my hands and I think it helps take my focus away from what I’m saying. If I know I can’t say a word like “engineerin...

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postr/StutterJan 21, 2026
8 points

I have a trial coming up and I’m the plaintiff. Wish me luck!

I have a trial coming up and I’m the plaintiff. Wish me luck! Hi everyone, like the tittle says, I have a trial coming up in a few weeks. I’m the plaintiff in this case. I have a pretty moderate case ...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

Bro how did u manages if I tell you my issue I’m like if I go on a public places and if someone wanna talk to me my mind straight goes to what if I fumble Infront of him I care a lot like I’m lost bei...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

I was like you. I used to have extreme stuttering. I used to stutter while saying PRESENT as well. I still stutter but i have managed to reduce it by a big margin. Before trying any of the methods/way...

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commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
2 points

I used to have extreme stuttering. I still stutter but i have managed to reduce it by a big margin. Before trying any of the methods/ways I've mentioned below, you need to understand one thing which i...

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postr/StutterJan 20, 2026
5 points

Advice needed

Advice needed Where can I find breathing exercises and techniques to ease stress and stuttering? In the last couple of months, my speech has gotten worse. I experience blocks on almost every word, wh...

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postr/StutterJan 20, 2026
1 points

Interviews!!!

Interviews!!! How do you face interviews? Any trips and tricks would you like to me!!! I messed up interview due to my stutter. Not another one. Stress controlling and other 🥲...

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commentr/StutterJan 20, 2026
13 points

Only second to the first day public introduction in a new class or to a new teacher… Oh the pressure cooker anxiety of waiting for your turn and wondering if you were going to publicly fail or have a ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2026
1 points

Tried speech therapy a few times over the years. Works great initially but I always relapsed. I still hold onto the fluency shaping techniques when I feel a block coming on when I’m really anxious. I...

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Fluency TechniquesAnticipating Stuttering
commentr/StutterJan 19, 2026
1 points

I agree with everyone- follow your heart and passion!! !!!! I got a BA in psych and then a masters in public administration, which def had a lot more presentations than I was used to and expecting. I ...

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commentr/StutterJan 19, 2026
1 points

Yeah. I feel you. I have to mentally prepare every single time, even if it's the same presentation. My manager is happy to do it for me, but I forced myself to do it so I can practice....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Anticipating StutteringPreparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic Life
postr/StutterJan 19, 2026
4 points

My weird stuttering

My weird stuttering Hello Its my first time speaking(or typing) about my stuttering, cuz its different than anyone ive ever seen that im not sure what it is actually, so basically when i feel a block...

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2026
6 points

Antidepressants didn't help, benzos took away the anxiety but didn't improve speech, lamotrigine didn't help, pregabalin worked awesome for anxiety but didn't improve speech, antipsychotics didn't hel...

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commentr/StutterJan 18, 2026
1 points

The stuttering program really is recorded, but it does not activate on its own. It is triggered by specific conditions: anticipation of judgment, urgency, loss of breathing control, internal tension, ...

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Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterJan 18, 2026
3 points

Yeah i sort of see this too, when i go into a party filled with people (which is rare) i seem to scan over everybody in seconds idk why or the reasoning behind it...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Anticipating StutteringOverthinking & Monitoring
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2026
2 points

I take Lexapro for my severe anxiety and it’s helped me a tonne with anticipatory anxiety. I’m definitely more confident talking in social situations compared to before. Yes, I still stutter but not ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceMeds & Substances
Anxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating StutteringHelpful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterJan 17, 2026
1 points

Mf how do I know. Maybe because it’s a sensitive topic even SLPs don’t know the exact reason. I actually beat my “real” stutter years back. Framing it in a way that you first think about the word, the...

Coping & AdvocacyEmotional ExperienceAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social JudgmentAnticipating Stuttering