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commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
10 points

You're not alone friend. With stuttering it's not just the actual difficulty of pronouncing stuff, it's the shame and embarrassment that comes with it too. Phone calls are even worse too because you d...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterJan 23, 2026
12 points

Former severe stutterer (M) seeking advice/help/information for my toddler who suddenly started stuttering

Former severe stutterer (M) seeking advice/help/information for my toddler who suddenly started stuttering Hi everyone, I used to be a severe stutterer for a long part of my life, mostly blocks, some...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension+1 more
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
0 points

The clicking creates a reflex that prevents what exactly? A sound? A consonant? Fun fact: many times the stuttering occurs when one is shifting from a consonant to a vowel. Have no problem produci...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilitySpeech & Stuttering
Feared Words & NamesNeurological & BrainRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterJan 23, 2026
3 points

I have insane blocks mostly when I start a sentence. I went to a phone carrier booth to get a new deal and ask about the plans. I went up to the booth: "He said hey, how are you? How can I help you?"...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesBlocks & Stoppages
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

What strategies have you been implementing to improve your stutter? I’m a 29 year old male and public speak for a living. I typically give 2 1-hr in-person presentations a week. This stuttering issue...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesStress & Fight/Flight+2 more
postr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

How do you deal with the interviews?

How do you deal with the interviews? I am currently hired as a cashier (even the manager didn't believe I was the right person for the job, but they reaaally needed cashiers for the winter holidays). ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesHiding & ConcealmentOverthinking & Monitoring+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
3 points

Have you noticed on which words it’s more difficult? Starting with some specific sound or more complex words in general? Has practice of those words helped in any way?...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Feared Words & Names
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
1 points

Yes, I am at my role but would love to find another one. I am trying to look for one rn. I was really nervous the first time but then I did some mock interviews with people I knew and that helped alot...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
commentr/StutterJan 22, 2026
2 points

“Awwwee you’re so sweet” a co worker told me that. So long story short. I saw my co worker asking other co workers for medicine like for an upset stomach, so the following day I asked her if she’s fee...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+1 more
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
postr/StutterJan 22, 2026
12 points

Is it even worth it ?

Is it even worth it ? All we do is try and fit in, but we can never be as fluent as a non stutterer. I’m a pharmacist student and I’m considering leaving my university since I can’t even say half thes...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesHelplessness & AgencyIdentity & Self-Perception+1 more
postr/stutteringJan 22, 2026
0 points

Free Stuttering Evaluation

Free Stuttering Evaluation Hello everyone. Long term lurker, first time poster. Long story short I stutter mildly to moderately for most of my life. I can't afford any speech therapy since I don't hav...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Feared Words & NamesAdvice RequestsResearch & Resources+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...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

Great to hear! I'm a professor of Supply Chain and Project Management, going on 16 years full time teaching undergrad and grad classes and part-time consultant to over 30 different companies since 200...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & Monitoring+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

I’m 22F and also considered attractive (not the extend of 6’4 level tho lol). I actually disagree with the comments here saying that it’s easier or u should be greatful. It’s f hard. You can’t seem un...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesTrauma & PsychologicalShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

Hi I’m a 22F and I’m graduating college in the Spring. I also have lots of trouble saying my name (in class but also in general). I literally have pretended like I didn’t hear people when they asked j...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
2 points

Something similar happened to me. Class 5 , Story telling competition. Despite having stammering , I was bubbly and lively enough to participate in a story telling competition, never having done it ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionShame & Embarrassment+1 more
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...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesAvoidance & Substitution+3 more
postr/StutterJan 21, 2026
1 points

Vent: I wish more careers/jobs didn’t require speaking

Vent: I wish more careers/jobs didn’t require speaking Title says it all. I wish more careers and jobs didn’t require speaking as much as they do. My stutter has been getting worse lately and getting ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionGenetic & Family Factors+3 more
commentr/StutterJan 21, 2026
2 points

hey girl, i know it can be hard. I was there too and in the beginning i was scared as to how i would say my name without stuttering. And please please dont think you’re alone in this😭 whatever you’re...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & SupportEmotional Experience
Feared Words & NamesValidation & EmpathyHope & Motivation+1 more