I've stuttered off & on ever since I was a kid. I'm a pretty successful, good looking guy, and will be starting at a dream firm after my MBA soon. But in spite of these things, I don't feel comfortable about myself because of my problem. I'm generally a confident guy and have no problem raising my hand and talking in class -or- talking to people, but sometimes, when I can feel a stutter coming on, I refrain from these things. I get the feeling that people confuse my handicap for a lack of confidence and think I'm being aloof. The truth is I really ENJOY being around people, but I don't want to get embarrased. The stuttering is affecting my social/dating life and will likely be an obstacle to advance in the fast paced corporate world where I will have to make presentations in front of groups shortly. I try to be positive about all this, but I'm not happy with myself. This discontent likely comes through when I'm talking to people (girls in particular). What should I do?
2007-01-12 12:44:05 · 3 answers · asked by riddler 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Go to The Stuttering Foundation of America's web site at www.stutteringhelp.org and look at the "brochures for all ages" section. They have tips for talking on the telephone and a brochure for employers if you ever need it. Their book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" helped several of my uncles and cousins who couldn't afford speech therapy. They also have a page of referrals to speech specialists if you want to try that. One of my uncles could afford a therapist and is the most fluent. You will do well if you can control the times that you stutter. You have described yourself as someone who would most likely do well at working on the speech exercises on your own and benefitting from them.
Don't let your speech deter you from socializing or feeling good about yourself. Take Eleanor Roosevelt's view - "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent."
2007-01-13 09:33:16 · answer #1 · answered by Bud B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from "Stuttering Foundations".My friend stutters and the foundations has never reached out to help him.Its a foundations of "Profit".By law only 1% of any foundation money goes to help people in need.My advice stay away from foundations,an get with yourself.There is no cure for stuttering,you are on your own.GOOD LUCK!
2007-01-14 14:22:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
try taking speech classes...i've seen it work.
2007-01-12 12:54:16 · answer #3 · answered by someone_else 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋