How can I overcome stuttering? Is it a psychological problem?

Question

I feel nervous when I'm talking with strangers? And sometimes I'm feeling its hard to speak a word and I'm stuttering . So I'm afraid to talk with others ? What should I do ?

Answer 1

Don't know what age you are, but check out www.stutteringhelp.org for information on stuttering for all ages. It is NOT a psychological problem. Those in my family of stutterers overcame their stuttering by using the book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" and working through it over and over diligently and practicing each step. The book is in some public libraries as well as available from The Stuttering Foundation's e-store.

Answer 2

I still stutter sometimes. It's usually when I feel the person I am speaking with can control some aspect of my life in a way I'd rather they not. Or when I have immense respect for them but do not know them well enough yet to speak with them as if they are just another person. It's taken me years to get away from being a quiet person who rarely speaks (to hide the stuttering/stammering) to becoming what I am now: very outspoken in comfortable company, and quiet and attentive when I don't know the people I'm around.

It will take some getting used to the idea of knowing you are allowed to speak when the impulse strikes you and that what you have to say is just as valid as what others say. You'll be fine once you see you are just another person...and they are too. :)

Answer 3

You pause on a word maybe once or twice a MONTH? No, you do not have a speech problem. In fact, your speech is FAR more fluent than most people's. I probably get tangled up a couple of times a DAY and don't have a speech problem. Some people have a serious problem with stuttering - it can control their lives. Claiming you have one because of this level of "problem" is really rather childish and attention-seeking.

Answer 4

Slow down, you may be rushing your speech. I have the same problem at times.

Practice reading aloud at home, and try to start singing, or even take vocal lessons. Relax, there is nothing to be afraid of. We have a manager at work with an occasional very bad stutter.

Answer 5

First slow down. Stuttering is nervousness which causes you to want to rush to get it out. Smile speak slowly and you do not need to say a lot. Just say what you need to to carry the conversation, then end it. Practice short conversations on those you know and do not be a hermit. Oh, I use to stutter and I was taught to slow down. www.revolutionhealth.com

Answer 6

Know your words before you start to speak them. Ever
hear of Mell Tillis ? A country singer who overcame
stuttering by singing. Made a lot of money at the same
time. Good luck.

Answer 7

Need more information, but you could be going through social anxiety disorder. Google it and learn about it and see if you're experiencing those symptoms. If so, there is help.

On the other hand, if you're simply nervous in front of others...practice practice practice. Good luck.

Answer 8

Last century, it was suggested stutterers could always sing what they wanted to say. It's not very helpful when it's embarrassing, but in an emergency you can sing:"THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE!"

Answer 9

yes it is.i used to have the same problem.
You are just really really nervous to the point where your mouth is going faster than you can think.
1. calm down
2. think before you speak
3. then talk
it helped me. so i hope it helps you

Answer 10

Scotch. Seriously, have a large scotch before you have to be in an awkward situation and it sorts you right out.

Just one mind :D