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postr/StutterMar 22, 2026
3 points

Question for users that stutter and feel menstrual pain:

Question for users that stutter and feel menstrual pain: If you stutter enough that it feels crippling to your social life or life in general, which option would you choose? 1. Continue to stutter bu...

Causes & Variability
Environmental TriggersEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 22, 2026
1 points

I'm 35 and I have also stuttered my whole life. I found that if I start my day by reading something out loud for a few minutes, followed by some tongue twisters, my stuttering goes away for the day....

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 21, 2026
1 points

I use the 4-7-8 box breathing technique to active the parasympathetic nervous system, which calms me down instantly. Look it up on YouTube. I also read aloud slowly every day for 15-30 minutes to ex...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingGenetic & Family FactorsEnergy & Biological Rhythms+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 21, 2026
1 points

I thought the same. When I scroll too much on my cell phone or watch porn... Stutter gets worse. ...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2026
2 points

If you are a woman try www drosperinone - slynd . I didn’t stutter at all while I was on it. If you are male or female I guess try Prozac. I read several studies where this helps. I am a 51 and went t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Anticipating StutteringFeared Words & NamesEnvironmental Triggers+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2026
1 points

possibly this, i don't drink a whole lot of caffeine or none at all but sugary drinks I drink more often also go to kinda late😅😅😅 soo wouldn't be far if this was the reason...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Stimulants & CaffeineEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2026
5 points

I am 49 and not a day goes by that I think the same thing. Find good things for yourself. A hobby, meditate, spent more time outside, exercise. Unfortunately, we dont have that off switch for our stut...

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Energy & Biological RhythmsMindset shiftHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2026
2 points

Just started speaking more even if I stuttered and tried to keep my pace at 70%, I treated speaking as a workout, the more I speak the more my muscles got habituated ...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 17, 2026
1 points

I’ve had similar experiences when I use to drink caffeine and sugary drinks on a daily basis. Also, lack of good quality sleep really fkd me up the next day too. Once I stopped those things, my flue...

Meds & SubstancesCauses & Variability
Stimulants & CaffeineEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 16, 2026
2 points

I’ve done speech therapy, breathing techniques, and tried meds, and nothing works. But for me, my stuttering is reduced noticeably when I feel great; good diet, exercise daily, sleep enough. Feeling g...

Therapy & ProfessionalCoping & AdvocacyMeds & Substances
Seeking TherapyMindfulness & BreathingHelpful Med Outcomes+1 more
postr/StutterMar 14, 2026
1 points

how to make my coworkers and family members aware of my constant stressful exhaustion due to stuttering without coming off as needy and lazy

how to make my coworkers and family members aware of my constant stressful exhaustion due to stuttering without coming off as needy and lazy ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Energy & Biological RhythmsFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterMar 10, 2026
1 points

totally normal unfortunately - stress, sleep, even seasonal stuff can trigger worse periods. for managing it you've got a few paths: local SLPs if insurance covers it well, the NSA has free support gr...

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Severity & FluctuationEnergy & Biological RhythmsAdvice Requests
commentr/StutterMar 9, 2026
3 points

My speech always suffers when I don’t get a quality night’s sleep and if I drink caffeine and/or sugary sodas and foods. I drink a a strong chamomile tea 1 hr before bed and I sleep so much better. ...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Energy & Biological RhythmsFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 8, 2026
1 points

Before I get my period. Yes lol my period- My stutter worsens so much. I believe it's because of all the negative symptoms that manifest which in turn worsens my mood+ added stress. It is a disaster! ...

Causes & Variability
Energy & Biological RhythmsStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2026
3 points

I’m so glad to have stumbled across your comment— I’ve been stuttering A LOT lately (mostly blocking with minimal repetition), like to the point I feel like I need to mention I have a stutter, which I...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionEnergy & Biological Rhythms+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2026
3 points

It feels good to know people like you exist, but it's a damn struggle man. As I have said, you can't do much for the blocks as for me they are random AF. I can't predict when they want to appear. For ...

Speech & StutteringAnticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience
Blocks & StoppagesAvoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 6, 2026
5 points

I have the same stutter as you, I'll have silent blocks and if I feel like I'm going to stutter, or I do start to stutter I'll change the word. Sometimes you don't have the option to change the word t...

Coping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Fluency TechniquesMindfulness & BreathingEnergy & Biological Rhythms
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
1 points

I took risperidone as well and its one of the drugs that some people on here claim helps stuttering but it didn't really have any noticeable effects for me. It caused insomnia, fragmented sleep, and m...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & SubstancesTherapy & Professional
Energy & Biological RhythmsHarmful Med OutcomesTherapy Experiences
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
1 points

Yep. Usually during the 1st 2 days. Where I'd pause after "T" or flat out struggle with normal day to day speech. It usually happens after I take medicine. Because my body is used to being nauseous, m...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Energy & Biological RhythmsHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterMar 5, 2026
1 points

Interesting! I'm kinda the opposite. I stutter more when I'm stressed and tired so I go to covert, but I try to be open most of the time now. ...

Causes & VariabilityIdentity & Disability
Stress & Fight/FlightEnergy & Biological RhythmsAuthenticity vs. Masking