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commentr/StutterAug 9, 2016
2 points

I'm from Canada, in my province we have what are called Peace Officer's basically a small step down from a police constable. It has been okay, I can hide it pretty well but sometimes I have no choice ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Hiding & ConcealmentPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterAug 9, 2016
1 points

I'm unsure what else to say dude. I'm trying to express the importance of constant proactive practice. Instead of moping about your "suffering" as I've seen others on different forums do. Plus, the ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & RehearsalMindset shift
commentr/StutterAug 8, 2016
1 points

I gathered that. It's cool. Yes, some people struggle more with their stutter than others. Yes, stuttering is ambiguous. But, no necessary connection between our efforts and results? That's untrue. ...

Emotional ExperienceAnticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Hope & MotivationPreparation & RehearsalMindset shift
commentr/StutterAug 4, 2016
3 points

Well the few dealers I've seen don't really talk much. But also i have never been to a major casino. I find when I repeat the same things like slogans or directions to customers on a daily basis i can...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterAug 2, 2016
1 points

In college i had teachers who knew i had a stutter but still made me do public presentations to the class. Every time it was usually 5-15 minutes. I would stumble on every other word and would be up t...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentSchool & Academic Life+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2016
3 points

Continue to join toastmasters! Do 10 street contacts using M and 5 phone contacts using a ST. Good luck! :)...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & RehearsalAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2016
2 points

I think you already know what I'm going to say haha. Just go and make contacts to young people , possibly start slow , making contacts with who you are comfortable with and slowly moving your way ...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJul 25, 2016
5 points

Hey there, welcome to the subreddit. Firstly, we've all been through this stage in our stuttering paths, I and many others have come out the other side (still stuttering) with a love of life and ever...

Therapy & ProfessionalEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
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postr/StutterJul 22, 2016
2 points

Hey guys! I need your help!

Hey guys! I need your help! I'm going to be giving a speech about a famous person on Wednesday (July 27) and I was thinking if I could practice it while talking to someone on discord or the phone. I'...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 13, 2016
1 points

So i might actually have a fix for this, from my MacGuire course. Its not fun, it takes some time maybe like 3 hours, but it works. Call up every fucking resturant, hotell, barberer shop, and similar...

Anticipation & Avoidance
Avoidance & SubstitutionPreparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2016
1 points

The McGuire programme is based on Articulation rather than fluency. Do you feel the 4 weapons help you? Deliberate dis fluency? May I ask what McGuire region you're from? I'm part of the programme t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterJul 9, 2016
1 points

I messed up the information on the post itself, I had September down. Keep a look out for future conferences though, I'll try hold one a week....

Anticipation & Avoidance
Preparation & Rehearsal
commentr/StutterJul 8, 2016
1 points

My advice is DO NOT prepare your speech, prepare your mind and your heart instead. This is the ultimate giving up of control....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Preparation & RehearsalHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterJul 7, 2016
2 points

I'm pushing my comfort zone daily. I'm part of the McGuire programme. Which means it's required of me. During courses I always do at least 100 street contacts, the public speech and other set challeng...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacySpeech & Stuttering
Preparation & RehearsalFluency TechniquesVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure+2 more
commentr/StutterJul 5, 2016
1 points

I quite understand what you are going through. Majority of the people who stutter have same issue. We can speak well with friends and family, but can't utter a word to others.This is mostly due to fea...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & SubstitutionAcceptance & Pride+1 more
postr/StutterJul 5, 2016
6 points

Can't find a job, living with girlfriend, anxiety

Can't find a job, living with girlfriend, anxiety Hey guys I'm I'm quite a hard place at the moment, in 26 and living in the UK with my girlfriend. I lost my Job over a year ago due to cuts and I ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerPreparation & Rehearsal+1 more
commentr/StutterJul 4, 2016
1 points

Nice! I've been on it just past a year now. I'm from Ireland myself. I've been to every course in Ireland since my first course in June 2015. Recently attended my one year anniversary course, which is...

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commentr/StutterJul 3, 2016
2 points

Hi! Glad to hear you benefited from the Programme. I'm from Denmark, went to a course in Malmö, sweden, about a year ago. Been a while since i attended a support group, but I've been having a harder t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCommunity & Support
Preparation & RehearsalAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterJul 3, 2016
2 points

Hey I'm a grad on the programme too! I'd have to agree, it's simply the best technique out there, I had tried practically everything before that. What McGuire region are you from, can I ask? :)...

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceCoping & Advocacy
Preparation & RehearsalHope & MotivationFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterJul 3, 2016
2 points

There are courses in the US. I'm a graduate of the programme too. It's truely changed my life. This is not something they say but they do accept payment set over months rather than just in full....

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceTherapy & Professional
Preparation & RehearsalHope & MotivationAccess & Affordability