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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2026
3 points

I know the feeling, bro. It is horrible, sorry for thatt. I've developed a strategic way to make myself less nervous during presentations. Before I even start the presentation, I just let them kn...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacySchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentFluency TechniquesPublic Speaking
postr/StutterMar 30, 2026
1 points

3 techniques that actually helped my child's stutter — sharing in case it helps others

3 techniques that actually helped my child's stutter — sharing in case it helps others Hey everyone. My kid struggled with stuttering for years and I went deep into researching what actually works at ...

Community & SupportCoping & Advocacy
Advice OfferedFluency Techniques
postr/StutterMar 30, 2026
16 points

Trying a new technique

Trying a new technique I’ve recently been trying a technique for stuttering that a friend suggested, and I’ve found it surprisingly useful. The idea is simple: when I’m speaking to someone, I imagine...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Overthinking & MonitoringFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2026
8 points

Different methods depending on the situation and word. One that often works is the hum/uh method were instead of starting the difficult word, I'll start with 'uh..' and immediately put the word in as...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2026
2 points

Yes, absolutely! It changes the way you think about the negative thoughts that creep into your mind, and how to block them out. I plan to read this book a couple more times. It’s that good! 👍🏼 ...

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commentr/StutterMar 29, 2026
2 points

It’s hard. I can compare it with going to the gym. At first you don’t enjoy going. It’s difficult training and it’s even more difficult being consistent by going like 3 days a week for months. You ho...

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Mindset shiftFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation+3 more
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2026
16 points

This is a poor mindset. You’re running from it. Work hard on the problem to make it manageable and do whatever job makes you happy, not a job that accommodates your low self esteem towards the way you...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionMindset shiftFluency Techniques+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2026
5 points

That is a great book! Might I also suggest Mel Robbins "5 Second Rule", this book helped me to turn my fear and anxiety into excitement! Now I look forward to presentations, guest speaking engagem...

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Fluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2026
0 points

If you put the same amount of energy into following his methods as you did into this post, then—as the title of his book suggests—you’ll love speaking. Unfortunately, some people would rather point ou...

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commentr/StutterMar 28, 2026
1 points

In high stakes situations like these, ALWAYS disclose your stutter. It takes the elephant out of the room and it definitely reduces your anxiety and self monitoring around your stutter. It’s like taki...

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commentr/StutterMar 28, 2026
1 points

I went through PFSP training sessions four times, once at Hollins, twice with Ross Barrett, and another center in MA. Hollins was a huge success, and I was one of the more dysfluent speakers there. Bu...

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commentr/StutterMar 28, 2026
2 points

I was in similar situation multiple times till high school. However things improved in college because of two things - practice and a firm resolve to improve my speech. Don't care about others, just f...

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commentr/StutterMar 28, 2026
1 points

I’ve written over 18 notebook in the past 10 years but not entirely as a diary. I think in general just being able to express yourself with language regardless of written or spoken is the first step. ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency TechniquesIdentity & Self-Perception
postr/StutterMar 28, 2026
32 points

Gave presentation in front of 60 people

Gave presentation in front of 60 people Hi, im an introvert. I used to avoid and still avoid a lot of conversations specially group conversations BUT today i gave presentation in-front of my class and...

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Severity & FluctuationFluency TechniquesHope & Motivation
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2026
3 points

not in the same industry but i’m in healthcare and i think my method is applicable. approach each interaction as an opportunity to consciously practice your speech. try your best to get in the habit o...

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commentr/StutterMar 27, 2026
3 points

ugh this is the worst!!! i used to block on my name sooo bad. having to introduce myself in front of the class was my worst nightmare. i found that including “i’m-“ or something before my name helped...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2026
1 points

No I've not done therapy in years. I don't know if it's been 15 years since my last tune-up or more. I'm very fluent. Not silver tongued. My therapy was about relearning speech. It was a ground ...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & Advocacy
Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2026
7 points

I did different things but my sessions with Pysch helps alot and after that I also went to Speech Therapist. Pysch told me why you stammer and what will be your cause for this, Psych told me relation ...

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Overthinking & MonitoringTrauma & PsychologicalFluency Techniques+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2026
3 points

Everyone’s different, don’t take his personal techniques for an everyone solution. His stutter might just be due to anxiety & you could have an actual neurological disorder or the other way around. ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2026
2 points

Well I use every time whenever I feel block is coming,I just stop reduce the tension then I could pronounce the word easily ...

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Avoidance & SubstitutionFluency Techniques