Stuttering?

Question

Whats the best way to overcome it?

Answer 1

Some of the answer depends on how old you are, & how long you've been stuttering. The longer you've been stuttering- the harder it is to overcome. I've stutterd for most of my life, -but it was MUCH worse when I was young. My way of dealing with it, was to relax as much as possible, try to speak more slowly, and if I thought if I was about to get "stuck" on a particular word or phrase- use a word or saying that ment pretty much the same thing. (boy did THAT expand my vocabulary!). The important thing IS; don't let the condition get you frustrated- or you'll make it worse. The LESS attention you pay it, & the more you relax- the more it'll gradually fade away (& as for those idiots who make fun of it on you- remember, they have a WORSE problem; they're socially & intellectually challenged- & they prove it EVERY time they open their mouths!) . Take care & good luck!

Answer 2

People who stutter have found a variety of different ways to overcome it and no single way always works for everyone. If you haven't seen a speech pathologist yet, that would probably be the best place to start. They can help you learn a variety of techniques to control your stuttering, many of which focus on visualization and relaxation, as well as training you how to use your voice in a slightly different way. There are also some medications that have been shown to be effective in treating stuttering in some -- Zyprexa is one of them, and Haldol another (though Haldol has some serious side effects and would be a last resort option).

All in all, the best way to overcome stuttering is to get some professional help with it! Good luck!

Answer 3

There is the American Stuttering Society. Go to Ask.com and type in Stuttering. What it is (we think) is the fact that your brain works faster than your mouth can make the words. If you were old enough, you'd remember an old TV show called "Here Comes the Brides". In the first episodes, one of the stars (Bobby Sherman) stuttered. But he became so popular with the ladies and became a recording star, that they had to drop the stuttering part of the act on the TV program. Know how they cured him? The town doctor (1870's) had him practice talking with a pebble under his tongue! That's what they did in the old days. It slows you down. You have to think about each word. He was cured in one episode, which was silly. But you might look into it.

Answer 4

relax and think about what you are going to say before saying it and then don't worry about how it comes out. just talk without concentrating on the stuttering (everything you have to say is just as important as what anyone else has to say).

If this is really a problem maybe you should talk with you doctor about seeing a speech therapist to see if they can help.

Answer 5

dear Peaches!!!!!
It is quite simple, as most of my younger days , i was a stutterer. I had learned from a Speech therapist,.. that A person stammers, because thier mind is racing thoughts faster than their mouth is able to keep up with it.. TRY slowing you mind and mouth down a bit, almost like "spea-king- in -slow-mo-tion. Believe me , it do work, why do singers not stutter?? because they KNOW what from word to word they are going to sing.

Answer 6

Practice talking in a rhythm, sort of like singing a song but without the pitches. Speak the words to" Mary had a little lamb" while imagining you are singing it in your mind. At first it will sound strange but with a little practice you will find you can enunciate with a rhythm that only you will notice.

Answer 7

i stuttered real bad when i was young,and i kind of grew out of it. sometimes i would not get so excited when i was getting ready to speak.i think that is what causes people to stutter.This may sound dumb,but try to talk a little slower especially when you first start a sentence,not to slow because you don't want to sound mentally challenged also.. good luck

Answer 8

Have you checked to see if there is therapy for stuttering? I would think so. I've heard of speech therapists.
Good Luck.

Answer 9

Hello Peaches :)

Maybe if you check in your local listings for "Speach Therapy Clinic" you may find a center that specializes in this field. Some hospitals may be able to offer some other references. I hope that this can lead you to the support you're looking for. Take care :)

Answer 10

The best way is to talk a bit slower and in short phrases. I studder and this is the best way I have found. Also, speach theropy helps. Enunciate (is that how to spell it??) instead of howyoudoin...say How Are You Doing.