Nabeelster25
03-09-2010, 03:01 AM
Hey guys,
Luckily, I found this forum as I was googling for some cures for stuttering. I found some great advices, so I thought I'd join and I finally did. Yay! :)
I'm 23 years old and I'm an accounting student in the process of finishing up my bachelor's degree. I own a business with my father. Stuttering is something that affects not only my school and work life, but also my personal life. Although, I have many caring and loving friends, most of them are unaware of my problem because I purposely don't talk as much. I've learned a few tricks around stuttering as well. For example, if I am unable to say a certain word, I use hand gestures or just say another word.
I became aware of my stuttering when I was around 7 or 8 years old. I believe this was because a lack of self-confidence, due to the fact that my father was very abusive and the rest of my family was emotionally abusive. I, unfortunately, grew up in a household where no one cared for my good qualities and always put me down when I did something they didn't like. Over the years my self-confidence rolled down the cliff while insecurity has peaked at its heights.
Everyday, my fluency gets worse. What leads me to stutter is that when there is or are word(s) that I can't say, I run out of breath and my heart begins to beat extremely fast. This happens every day and makes me feel like total shit. :(
Is this anxiety? I don't even know what exactly my problem is or how it can be solved!
I'm highly considering making an appointment with a doctor, just to get a professional opinion.
Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to keeping everyone updated.
Thanks guys!
Luckily, I found this forum as I was googling for some cures for stuttering. I found some great advices, so I thought I'd join and I finally did. Yay! :)
I'm 23 years old and I'm an accounting student in the process of finishing up my bachelor's degree. I own a business with my father. Stuttering is something that affects not only my school and work life, but also my personal life. Although, I have many caring and loving friends, most of them are unaware of my problem because I purposely don't talk as much. I've learned a few tricks around stuttering as well. For example, if I am unable to say a certain word, I use hand gestures or just say another word.
I became aware of my stuttering when I was around 7 or 8 years old. I believe this was because a lack of self-confidence, due to the fact that my father was very abusive and the rest of my family was emotionally abusive. I, unfortunately, grew up in a household where no one cared for my good qualities and always put me down when I did something they didn't like. Over the years my self-confidence rolled down the cliff while insecurity has peaked at its heights.
Everyday, my fluency gets worse. What leads me to stutter is that when there is or are word(s) that I can't say, I run out of breath and my heart begins to beat extremely fast. This happens every day and makes me feel like total shit. :(
Is this anxiety? I don't even know what exactly my problem is or how it can be solved!
I'm highly considering making an appointment with a doctor, just to get a professional opinion.
Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated and I look forward to keeping everyone updated.
Thanks guys!