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commentr/StutterOct 16, 2017
1 points

All I can say is practice. Just talk to yourself when you're alone in your learned languages, or if that's too weird for you, you can practice in someone. I think it's about use becoming used to the w...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterOct 2, 2017
2 points

Maybe desensitize yourself by making random calls to businesses. Open up the phone book and call some businesses and ask them random questions like their store hours or if they have something in stock...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposurePreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2017
2 points

I tend to communicate a lot. I guess some of it is "smalltalk", although I'm not quite sure about the qualification. I mean, I just talk to a lot of people about a lot of things....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterSep 28, 2017
1 points

Practice with friends family over the phone. And relax there is no pressure or stress needed when phoning to friends or family....

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalMindfulness & Breathing
postr/StutterSep 27, 2017
2 points

I stutter on the phone and I have a phone interview for an internship at my dream company.

I stutter on the phone and I have a phone interview for an internship at my dream company. Any thoughts? I would assume I should write things down and plan what I need to say, or what I will be asked...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesAnxiety & Social Judgment+1 more
commentr/StutterSep 24, 2017
4 points

These are called secondary behaviors and they are learned probably from the time you were young so they are very ingrained and definitely not easy to correct. If you want to correct them, it will tak...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2017
2 points

Man, you essentially have to learn to be a stand-up comedian. It was tough to prepare for, and I knew that I wanted to get a joke in early, so that I'd hear a few laughs. So, yeah, I said some thank...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Preparation & RehearsalHumor & Community Tone
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2017
1 points

Practice talking out loud. Practice breathing. Communicate with your teacher/counselor so they know about your stutter. If your teacher wants you to speak in front of class (which I think is a good, h...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesSchool & Academic Life
commentr/StutterSep 18, 2017
1 points

Glad to hear that it went well! Its actually a bit strange, but I was imagining this scenario in my head a couple of weeks ago and how terrified I would be. Did you start off the speech with a joke?...

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Preparation & RehearsalHumor & Community TonePublic Speaking
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

Seriously, if you want any tips, I'm happy to share my experience. There were things that really helped. My absolute number one is to speak for something else a month or two prior to the wedding. I ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesPublic Speaking
commentr/StutterSep 17, 2017
1 points

Just found out I'm best man for a wedding next July and this is exactly what I have been thinking about. I'm glad to hear it all went well for you!! Hopefully I'll have your same confidence when the t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalPublic Speaking
postr/StutterSep 16, 2017
22 points

Delivering a best man speech today. Wish me luck!

Delivering a best man speech today. Wish me luck! Feeling pretty prepared, but of course we never quite know how it's going to go down. Either way, I'm feeling really confident and if I start confiden...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2017
2 points

Kids are usually less intimidating. I imagine most people stutter less around them. They would make good audience to practice techniques to....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterSep 3, 2017
2 points

Thanks for the advice! Also I've remember her's method speak synchronously to your fingers. But your method about 3 or so words... I'll try it and say how it is :)...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & Avoidance
Fluency TechniquesPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterAug 20, 2017
2 points

Congrats! This is my experience as well. Before needing to do public speaking, i am usually very tormented by the thought of it. However, my speeches usually goes well because of all the preparation ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalSeverity & FluctuationAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2017
1 points

Make your lecturers and group members aware of your issues and anxieties. Honestly, you won't be the only one having stage fright/performance anxieties. At least, if you let your lecturers know, they ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 18, 2017
1 points

Yes I took the same class I used to have a flow / stutter problem too but I put in the work and practice people like you get a free ride and haven't earned it properly, not saying help is bad but what...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionOverthinking & MonitoringPreparation & Rehearsal+2 more
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2017
1 points

Don't try to hide your stutter. Just fucking say what you need to say and get done with it. Practice before it multiple times. Get so comfortable with it you can recall it almost word for word. ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2017
1 points

Wanting to do the speech will help, deading it will not help. I know this might not be possible with an English speech but if you are at least interested and engaged in your work then it will go bette...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic LifeHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJun 10, 2017
2 points

This may sound cliche, but practice in front of a mirror. It helps you judge your performance more objectively so that you can see where you might meet trouble and prepare accordingly. Oh and talk to...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalSchool & Academic Life