help please?

Question

i have a stutter and it really makes me embarrassed it makes me not talk very much and i get very very nervous if i have to speak in public my chest shakes inside i try to calm down but that doesn't work, what should i do? im an 18 yr old college student who bought a new car so i dunno if i can afford speech therapy

you guys were all so helpful, thanks. Ill leave it to a vote for best answer because i cant decide who's was the best

Answer 1

Get the book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" published by The Stuttering Foundation of America and available through their estore or at many public libraries.

Answer 2

I know the typical route for individuals who stutter consists of speech therapy, however the question which needs to be asked is does your stuttering appear more often when in social situation when your nervous about speaking around people? Are you less likely to stutter when just hanging out with friends? My guess and I'm no expert would be that if you tend to have more problems when in social situations where your not surrounded by people you know then it might be related to anxiety. Stuttering is related to the amount and way a person takes in air. Those who suffer from social anxiety find themselve breathing less or hyperventalating, so this can add to or exaggerate your symptoms. If the problem is not related to social anxiety then you really need to see a professional for diagnosis. Since your in college check there to see if they offer any services through the health services department or through the disability office. They maybe able to get you services at no additional cost under the student guidelines or health insurance through the school.

Answer 3

Stuttering is seldom resolved through speech therapy.

Stuttering can be Neurological, other times it is connected to social anxiety. Do you do well in most social situations and the problem comes on out of hte blue or do you not stutter around family, but do in new situations.

Your brain is still under development, so what you do now can help.

Start by learning to not care what others say about you. When you can not care, you'll be shocked that the stuttering will decrease if not go away, as long as it's not caused by a brain injury etc.

I can't recall an exact web site, but I do know there are websites out there that offer helpful techniques for those who stutter.

Try looking up something like, HELP FOR PEOPLE WHO STUTTER. or TECHNIQUES TO HELP STOP STUTTERING.

Also try doing a lot of visualizing of yourself talking well to others, having no problem. Visualization has been known to be an affective way to bring about change. You get use to seeing yourself doing well in conversations and your mind buys into it and you begin to stutter less.

Also one thing that helpe dme after a stroke and I've been told it's a technique they teach Stutter's, is to see what you want to say, to see it all said in your mind before you let the worlds come out your mouth.

Another things I've heard works is to change how you speak, that it can help bypass any part of your brain that has to do with your stuttering. Such as almost singing a word. Like you say hi and come up a note as you say hi. Sing song like. It's why some very famous people could not speak well, but have no problem singing.

Look around for positive resources and I'm sure you'll find some. Try things people say, if it works good if not, move on.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Self Therapy for the Stutterer

Answer 5

There is trick I heard that a very famous American orator used to overcome his stuttering. He put a a pebble in his mouth and practiced speaking alot. I reckon the pebble made him focus. Rhythm can do this also.
A famous country-western singer Mel Tillis..he stuttered really bad when speaking. You would not know it by listening to him sing.....get it?

Answer 6

Try deliberately slowing your speech, and /or putting some marbles in your mouth. See social anxiety, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 9, and http://www.stuttering.org Call 1800 992 9392 & 1800 221 2483.

Answer 7

People who laugh at you for having a stutter are jerks. Punch 'em in the dick and call it a day.

Answer 8

Check with your college. There may be services available to students that are free or at least at a reduced cost.

Answer 9

you actually need breathing exercises. The moment air clogs within your chest, you experience this problem. Breathing exercises will help you, if God willing, take control of air within your body.