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commentr/StutterMar 31, 2026
1 points

One thing I’ve found to help for important conversations that I know are coming up is: 1) practice what I’m going to say and intentionally stutter. As in, I w-w-want to meet with you b-b-b-because… et...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Preparation & RehearsalVoluntary Stuttering & ExposureAvoidance & Substitution+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2026
2 points

Keep holding on. Some days will be better than others. I am 30 now. My stutter has always been a roller coaster. It was severe as a child. I almost never talked outside of time. For high school and co...

Causes & VariabilitySpeech & StutteringEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationOnset & Life-Stage ChangesAnxiety & Social Judgment+2 more
commentr/StutterMar 31, 2026
1 points

I think the best solution for us is treating the anxiety more than the stutter itself. For example, after a good gym session my anxiety decreases to a level I can speak without any block for a while....

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightMindfulness & Breathing+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2026
2 points

Thank you for the comment. Actually i truly believe its all from stress. Lately his teacher was on sick leave and after new teacher came. We noticed him hard blinking and the stutter worsened. At the ...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional ExperienceParent & Caregiver
Stress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social JudgmentEarly Concern & Onset
commentr/Stutter_remissionMar 30, 2026
1 points

Whether stuttering began at age 4 or 7 or 9 or 13. I think a genetic predisposition may already have been present at a neurological level Then. If certain cues or stimuli then lead the subconscious m...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Genetic & Family FactorsOverthinking & MonitoringStress & Fight/Flight
postr/Stutter_remissionMar 30, 2026
1 points

This might be one of the best social experiments. How does this apply to stuttering?

This might be one of the best social experiments. How does this apply to stuttering? # YT video: [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LkAU09YCqyU](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LkAU09YCqyU) Stuttering ca...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Anticipating StutteringStress & Fight/FlightHelplessness & Agency
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2026
1 points

Try to get him seen for anxiety. While he could definitely just be developing a stutter, the stress of starting school can put a lot of anxiety on you. There’s the idea of new friends, new classmates,...

Emotional ExperienceParent & CaregiverCauses & Variability
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEarly Concern & OnsetStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2026
1 points

Yep that is a cool trick. I use to do that to treat my anxiety but it stopped working after a while. The only long term trick that worked for me is always breathing slow and trying to relax and sl...

Coping & AdvocacyAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Mindfulness & BreathingAvoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2026
1 points

Dont loose hope man, breathe in and breathe in some more. Even if you dont say anything sometime silence is better abd actions are enough. Practice 15 min everyday and talk to someone really close to ...

Emotional ExperienceCoping & AdvocacyCauses & Variability
Hope & MotivationMindfulness & BreathingStress & Fight/Flight+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 30, 2026
2 points

Well done for the discovery. From my personal experience, stutter is result of underlying anxiety, which causes the muscles that helps you speak tense. I used to get other muscles tense as well, like...

Speech & StutteringCauses & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Physical TensionStress & Fight/FlightAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterMar 29, 2026
1 points

Since I can remember so maybe at 4 years of age. Got over it at like 20. I basically just exposed myself to my worst fears like public speaking, debates, even arguments. I think as someone who stutter...

Coping & AdvocacyParent & CaregiverSchool & Work
Voluntary Stuttering & ExposureHome SupportSchool & Academic Life+2 more
postr/Stutter_remissionMar 29, 2026
1 points

What are reasons that listening to music using earplugs increase or decrease stuttering?

What are reasons that listening to music using earplugs increase or decrease stuttering? Regarding auditory distraction, when I was still studying at university, I sometimes wore earplugs while listen...

Causes & VariabilityAnticipation & Avoidance
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightAnticipating Stuttering
postr/StutterMar 29, 2026
2 points

Sudden mental breaks

Sudden mental breaks I’ve been dealing with a worsened stammer due to extremely low vitamin D levels and respiratory infections over the past few months. I have a lot of stress otherwise too: financia...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness
postr/StutterMar 29, 2026
1 points

Sudden mental breaks

Sudden mental breaks I’ve been dealing with a worsened stammer due to extremely low vitamin D levels and respiratory infections over the past few months. I have a lot of stress otherwise too: financia...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & AngerSadness & Hopelessness
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2026
3 points

This is purely my hymblue opionion. I think at the very core, stuttering is neurological, and in most cases neurodevelolmental. Whether hereditary or not, I think genes certainly have an impact. An...

Causes & Variability
Neurological & BrainStress & Fight/FlightPropositionality & Weight
commentr/StutterMar 28, 2026
1 points

Hey..im 24 and stuttered all my life but trust me mindset matters, i used to think that i cant do this or i should run away from communication classes . I still feel anxious in a crowd but things like...

Causes & VariabilityCoping & Advocacy
Stress & Fight/FlightMindset shiftMindfulness & Breathing
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2026
4 points

Except when it is not, when your muscles freeze due to fight flight freeze response to panic caused by fear....

Causes & Variability
Stress & Fight/Flight
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2026
1 points

That’s interesting. I’ve also found that in the past in extreme situations like being frustrated and arguing the stutter has been a lot better. It could be the sheer confidence? Or maybe some dose o...

Causes & VariabilityEmotional Experience
Stress & Fight/FlightFrustration & Anger
commentr/StutterMar 27, 2026
1 points

i really recommend doing genetic testing if you haven’t already! it shows you which drugs you metabolize differently. i was on propranolol for awhile and it was helpful, but i got my gene testing resu...

Causes & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Stress & Fight/FlightSituational VariabilityMedication Inquiries+1 more
commentr/StutterMar 26, 2026
1 points

Tienes toda la razón, el componente conductual es el 'muro' invisible. Después de años de bloqueos, el cerebro desarrolla una respuesta de estrés postraumático (lucha o huida) cada vez que anticipamos...

Anticipation & AvoidanceCauses & VariabilityMeds & Substances
Avoidance & SubstitutionStress & Fight/FlightOverthinking & Monitoring+1 more