i need help

[jman]

im 17 n um i have keep my stuttering secret to almost everybody even my parents, i mean they seen me have blocks but they never really paid attention to it n this year in school im in marketing so that invloves tlkng everyday n im to afraid to like mention the fact that i stutter to anyone im supposed to meet with my teacher soon n i wanna tell her about my stutter problem but cant so do any of you have any advice for me so i can finally tell my parents i know its a stupid question to ask yall but...:(

[Geoff]

I would definitely tell your parents, they will be understanding and it's some extra people you can talk to about things without worrying about stuttering. I enjoy speaking to my parents and close friends because I just don't care if I stutter because they know I do. And it's nice just to have a care free conversation every now and then without being paranoid about stuttering.

Just approach your parents and just say look, you've probably noticed I tend to struggle with speaking every now and then but it's really starting to concern you and frustrate you.

And if you really are concerned about it at school try and approach your teacher. I think with most stutterers once you are speaking to somebody who knows you stutter it removes a massive amount of pressure off your shoulders when speaking.

[Atro]

Agreed with Geoff
You should at least mention it to your parents, I know you feel like kinda embarrassed, that because of your young age.

Remember more tension brings more chance of stuttering, so telling it to someone you know well, will definitely ease the constant pressure on you in a way that it allows you to stutter and that's a very good feeling, and you will notice you will be more fluent after that.

I would also ask your parents to look for some kind of therapy for you. I know it sounds freaky, but you have to face the fact that it is a condition you have and can be dealt with. Try to accept whats happening to you and fight back, ignoring it wont help you.

[nerrad]

Agreed with Geoff
You should at least mention it to your parents, I know you feel like kinda embarrassed, that because of your young age.

Remember more tension brings more chance of stuttering, so telling it to someone you know well, will definitely ease the constant pressure on you in a way that it allows you to stutter and that's a very good feeling, and you will notice you will be more fluent after that.

I would also ask your parents to look for some kind of therapy for you. I know it sounds freaky, but you have to face the fact that it is a condition you have and can be dealt with. Try to accept whats happening to you and fight back, ignoring it wont help you.

Well telling your parents doesn't always make you more fluent toward them. I stutter the worse with my family. But it does help to know that if I do, they understand. And I would reccommend telling your teacher too. Everytime of really worried about how my stuttering will affect me in the classroom, I let my teacher know that I do stutter and ask for some leaniancy on oral presentations and skits and things. I plan on telling my Spanish teacher tomorrow because I'm already stressed about that class.

[Leys Geddes]

My advice is to tell them all that you stutter. You have nothing to be ashamed of, it's not your fault and, if you tell everyone, it will take a massive weight off your shoulders -and your speech will probably improve as a result!

I've been in marketing my whole life and so I understand that you feel that you're in a mighty fluent world, and so probably feel as if you may never make your mark. I'm not you, but although I still stutter a fair amount, and it's a real pain in the ass -or as we say in the UK - I can usually get my point across.

See http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-epHaW8nTJQ

Good luck and keep smiling!

[supergeo]

Yep, you definitely need to tell your parents. You're still too young to seek out all the resources out there that may help with your stuttering, hence it's even more important to reach out to your parents whom might be able to help you beyond just understanding. I know it can be scary letting out a secret you've kept all your life, but progress comes this way.

[jak]

alot of times we think we hide it better then we do ! Most times everyone knows anyway

[Cammie]

Mybe, your parents already know this? They should..But you can't go through life withholding details that could have effect on you or your education. Tell your teacher and tell your parents, perhaps you only have a mild stammer such as i do? Thoses are not so noticable but there are times in certain situations that i can not speak a word (ex. restaurant, i can't order my food) but when i attempt to remain calm it is so much easier for me. It's a rough road to travel, but if you want to reach your destination, then my Dear you must keep on keeping on :) Good Luck