just curious

[cherokeeprinces]

Has anyone ever been too ashamed to admit they were afraid to say certain words infront of people because they knew that as soon as they opened their mouths their stutter would be at its absolute worst, yet despite the fear they were able to say those words in front of those they trusted?

[Standingtall]

Don't have a problem saying a word, just embarrassed you have to see me stutter on it.

[cherokeeprinces]

my feeling is you shouldn't feel embarrassed especially if you are with a friend and someone who understands you no matter what and doesnt ask you to repeat it just becaue they didn't get it the first time. I feel that if you are talking with a close friend there is nothing to be ashamed about

[Hattitude]

I used to be like this. I would be so afraid of certain words (the words changed all the time) that I would swap in random phrases and sometimes my sentences made no sense. eg "I would like the eating utensil that's not a fork or knife" People thought I was weird, but they didnt realize it was easier than saying "fork". With my close friends I don't do this as much but I do word substitute still. I started pointing it out to my friends a while back, but they got really annoyed when every 10 minutes I'd say "oh and you know when I said cinema, I was really thinking movie theatre, but had a hard time getting it out." I stopped doing that.

[Standingtall]

Embarrasment does nothing but create more stress . . . which in turn creates more blocks and stutter.

I know it's easier said than done, but with lots of practice embarassment can be overcome.
I totally agree. Emotions are very hard to keep in check, but if we follow the teachings of Sarek, we can purge all emotions and achieve total logic.

[cherokeeprinces]

Emotions are a persons worst enemy at times but emotions can not be helped. My feeling is if a person needs to cry because of being upset or stressed out over something then they should not feel ashamed because we are all only human. Some people are taught that it is wrong to cry but my feeling is if you need to show any emotions whether tears anger happiness or whatever other feelings you have inside show it because the longer you keep them hidden and building up the harder it will be to release those tensions