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Stuttering

Hey!
Recently Ive been stuttering quite a bit. Its not every sentence and its mostly not when Im talking to friends. But say for example, a friend was asking for help on school work and I explained the work to them - then I would stutter!

Any lengthy sentence or words that have the "n" or "l" sound in them make me sound crazy, I had this problem two years ago as well, Im not sure what to do?

Reply 1

Reeeeyah

I'd go and speak to your GP if it's bothering you.

Do you have any idea why you're stuttering? is it nerves?

Reply 2

Tatman

I used to stutter a little especially after a coffee. Generally I was trying to talk at the speed in which I was thinking which ended up in incoherent sentences. Slow down and think about a concept and then iterate it.

Reply 3

LiamMcMorrow

Original post by Tatman

Thats a good point actually, Im a quick thinker and maybe my mouth can't keep up with my mind!

Reply 4

idontevenbeth

I used to talk quite quick and I just had to learn to think before I speak and define my words well. Working in a busy shop and having to shout clearly has helped with my pronunciation! Maybe try wording difficult words out loud like you;re talking to someone?

Reply 5

ToLiveInADream

I don't really stutter but I know I can talk incredibly quickly. Try to take deep breaths before sentences and collect your thoughts before rushing, basically just slow yourself down for others haha :biggrin:

Reply 6

toonervoustotalk

I stutter all all the time and i am embarrassed about it but make a concious effort to slow down your speech and tap so that you sliw down

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Reply 7

Tootles

I do this a lot too. More so when I'm nervous, of course, and I also believe it's a symptom of my dyslexia. But sometimes I'll trip up on certain sounds. But I generally manage it by pausing to take a breath.