JMAG
04-26-2011, 02:47 PM
Hello there to everyone already on here!
I too have what i would call a moderate stammer, but gladly it hasnt affected my life much at all, i know thats unusual, however sometimes it does and i try to avoid these situations as much as i can, such as making a phone call.
I recently went on the Mcguire program, and found it helped alot, even though i could only stay for 2 days, it has made a huge difference to me, i have realised that since the course i am alot louder when i talk and seem to be talking more than i usually do!
I find that my stammer gets worse in times when i am more tired. It has not affected my school grades at all and im usually fine when presenting to groups in school and classes.
The one bit of advice that has helped me alot is that:
You should not be ashamed of your stutter/stammer. And when talking to someone always keep eye contact with them, never look away, even if you have problems, and never enter a struggle, if you get stuck on a word, just stop exhail all the air in your lungs, pause and start again, showing thay YOU are in control-Like it should be!
If any of you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask, i will be very pleased to meet or speak to anyone!
Joe
I too have what i would call a moderate stammer, but gladly it hasnt affected my life much at all, i know thats unusual, however sometimes it does and i try to avoid these situations as much as i can, such as making a phone call.
I recently went on the Mcguire program, and found it helped alot, even though i could only stay for 2 days, it has made a huge difference to me, i have realised that since the course i am alot louder when i talk and seem to be talking more than i usually do!
I find that my stammer gets worse in times when i am more tired. It has not affected my school grades at all and im usually fine when presenting to groups in school and classes.
The one bit of advice that has helped me alot is that:
You should not be ashamed of your stutter/stammer. And when talking to someone always keep eye contact with them, never look away, even if you have problems, and never enter a struggle, if you get stuck on a word, just stop exhail all the air in your lungs, pause and start again, showing thay YOU are in control-Like it should be!
If any of you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask, i will be very pleased to meet or speak to anyone!
Joe