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commentr/StutterJul 3, 2016
2 points

The program is based on 'costal breathing' which is one kind of the basic functions for this to work. While training your costal breathing, you're also learning to stutter on command. By doing that, y...

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commentr/StutterJul 1, 2016
1 points

Damn, block on every word is pretty tough man. I keep relapsing aswell man, i need a new course soon. But i think it helps having like a hard way to travel, knowing it its the right way, instead of bl...

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commentr/StutterJul 1, 2016
2 points

I literally block on every single word which is a huge handicap. I've done McGuire but I find it hard to maintain the technique. I keep relapsing. ...

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commentr/StutterJul 1, 2016
1 points

Seriously? Im a pretty heavy stutterer myself, although ive been through a McGuire course which helps. Im 191, but could not trade it for my stuttering, i think. Maybe like 5-6 cm, but not more....

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commentr/StutterJul 1, 2016
2 points

There is an US McGuire course in Las Vegas in november. The 1500 fee is steep but gives you a lifetime membership so you can attend as many follow up courses as you want for a small admin fee of $50 a...

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commentr/StutterJul 1, 2016
1 points

Yes, I understand that it's a bit pricey for some, as a student I struggled to find the money myself, but i cannot stress how much it has helped me. I'm a bit baffled though that there aren't any cour...

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commentr/StutterJun 30, 2016
4 points

Saying 'you suck at everything' and that is isn't your fault is kind of contradicting. I dont mean to be condescending, but are you working towards any improvement? You remind me of myself a couple of...

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commentr/StutterJun 26, 2016
1 points

Have you ever tried writing out what you want to say? The few times I've had to speak to an audience I've written out what I wanted to say, and then there's no stuttering. Always have trouble on my n...

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commentr/StutterJun 15, 2016
3 points

Hey there! Welcome to the subreddit. We have a form of practice on here, on a program called Discord. Here, you can text and voice chat others, and ask to practice, many do it all the time. [Click t...

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commentr/StutterJun 14, 2016
1 points

I don't know about a group or list that would call you. A good strategy might be call to order food if you ever do that. Answering the phone at work is good help. I have a mild stutter, but calling pe...

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commentr/StutterJun 12, 2016
1 points

Want a crazy piece of advice? I mentioned it earlier, but didn't go into detail. Take a course on sign language. No, seriously. A) You are learning a valuable skill B) You are learning to com...

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commentr/StutterJun 10, 2016
1 points

Platinum is a rating you get from selling a lot of records. I think there is a chance I could do this. But probably a very tiny chance. However, I am a ways off from that level. I also fuck up w...

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commentr/StutterJun 8, 2016
1 points

It is somewhat true. I find that with practice it helps a lot. However, it is still difficult for me to read a script (knowing the words I will stutter on) in front of people. In the past, when I ha...

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postr/StutterMay 31, 2016
16 points

I had a job interview

I had a job interview I had a job interview for a Tier 3 Technical Support position with a major telecommunications company. It was my first interview since graduating college. I have been stuttering ...

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postr/StutterMay 26, 2016
7 points

Follow Up Phone Calls

Follow Up Phone Calls Hi Everyone! I am in the middle of an internship hunt and I sent out resumes and cover letters to several local companies a few days ago. I plan to give a few of them a follow ...

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postr/StutterMay 23, 2016
6 points

Anyone want to practice over the phone? (Im 18 y/o male)

Anyone want to practice over the phone? (Im 18 y/o male) I've been thinking of what makes me stutter and when I stutter, and I realize that I stutter most when I'm nervous or anxious, and I'm nervous ...

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commentr/StutterMay 22, 2016
3 points

What people don't ever take advantage of is mock interviews. If your college offers them, DO THEM. They'll be able to tell you what you should say as well. In my opinion, just get the elephant out of...

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postr/StutterMay 21, 2016
6 points

Interviews with a Stutter

Interviews with a Stutter I am currently 17 and already in college with a fully-paid college scholarship. I am enrolled as a dual enrolled student meaning I only take college classes which count as bo...

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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2016
1 points

You could try coming up with the word order of the first sentence you're going to speak when you up and chat someone up. That might give you the confidence to overcome this initial block. Mild stutter...

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commentr/StutterMay 18, 2016
1 points

That's very solid advice. However, I have one quibble. > I suggest even stuttering on purpose just to build up that confidence. Naturally, no one should tell others not to do experiments like th...

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