What is the worst thing about stuttering?

freedomofspeech · 06-18-2009, 12:21 AM

If you had to pick just one thing. What would you say is the worst thing about stuttering to you?
For me it would probably not being able to say exactly what I want to say and come across how I would like.
Because as I tell people sometimes I feel like an extrovert living in a introvert's body. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Jaykon · 06-18-2009, 02:53 AM

its unpredictability. I hate not knowing on what or when I will stutter

GoodGuy · 06-18-2009, 06:08 AM

I hate the inability to say my name normally like everyone else. I know for sure that making friends and introductions are going to be based off that, so I'm going to be screwed over.

emily445455 · 06-18-2009, 02:16 PM

People finishing my sentences and words for me.

mufaa · 06-18-2009, 02:46 PM

Same like you, TC. When i am conversing with people, i know i could say that joke or pass that information or know that answer, but i hold back because my mind tells me i am going to stammer. I don't mind the stammering as much as the fear of getting embarrassed.

I need to be with really close friends to be myself completely. And i have few of those!

colin · 06-18-2009, 09:52 PM

the worst part of stuttering : the phone. I can barely get a sentence out when I'm on the phone.

Slider · 06-19-2009, 01:31 AM

The looks on other people's faces.

I second unpredictability, too. I hate that it can strike even on words and sounds you're usually fluent with.

freedomofspeech · 06-19-2009, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by emily445455

People finishing my sentences and words for me.

Yeah, that too is one thing I can't stand. And usually they finish my sentences wrong.

WhiteLatinoBoy · 06-19-2009, 03:47 AM

lol ya the finishing the sentence part annoys me.
even worse when its wrong

worst part for me is that i never know how it feels like to never pause and to just have a nice flow. when i watch other people talk like on the news it is perfect and the words just come out and its just so easy.

ricardo · 06-19-2009, 08:24 PM

people assuming that I don't know something because of the blocks. The pause makes them believe that I'm thinking about what to say or having doubts.

david12 · 06-20-2009, 02:21 PM

I guess its not knowing what people are thinking. What does stuttering sound like to someone who has never stuttered. Do i sound scared nervous stupid. I have know idea what kind of impression its giving about me

Jaykon · 06-20-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david12

I guess its not knowing what people are thinking. What does stuttering sound like to someone who has never stuttered. Do i sound scared nervous stupid. I have know idea what kind of impression its giving about me

I feel the same way

BenLZ · 06-20-2009, 05:52 PM

Not reaching your potential.

JFan · 06-20-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BenLZ

Not reaching your potential.

TOTALLY AGREE!

ForeverYoung · 06-21-2009, 04:48 AM

Not being able to do a simple, effortless thing that everyone else can do and is so vital to your mental, social and emotional health that there is no way around admitting being a stutterer limits you.

Being at the mercy of the other person more than anyone else because you are so helpless when you stutter and you already dig yourself a hole socially before you even get going.

06-18-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
freedomofspeech Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tulsa Posts: 12	What is the worst thing about stuttering? If you had to pick just one thing. What would you say is the worst thing about stuttering to you? For me it would probably not being able to say exactly what I want to say and come across how I would like. Because as I tell people sometimes I feel like an extrovert living in a introvert's body. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

06-18-2009, 02:53 AM	#2
Jaykon Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 108	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? its unpredictability. I hate not knowing on what or when I will stutter

06-18-2009, 06:08 AM	#3
GoodGuy Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London Posts: 72	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? I hate the inability to say my name normally like everyone else. I know for sure that making friends and introductions are going to be based off that, so I'm going to be screwed over.

06-18-2009, 02:16 PM	#4
emily445455 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,167	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? People finishing my sentences and words for me.

06-18-2009, 02:46 PM	#5
mufaa Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Do not want to disclose Posts: 10	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? Same like you, TC. When i am conversing with people, i know i could say that joke or pass that information or know that answer, but i hold back because my mind tells me i am going to stammer. I don't mind the stammering as much as the fear of getting embarrassed. I need to be with really close friends to be myself completely. And i have few of those!

06-18-2009, 09:52 PM	#6
colin Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: france Posts: 1	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? the worst part of stuttering : the phone. I can barely get a sentence out when I'm on the phone.

06-19-2009, 01:31 AM	#7
Slider Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 17	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? The looks on other people's faces. I second unpredictability, too. I hate that it can strike even on words and sounds you're usually fluent with.

06-19-2009, 03:47 AM	#9
WhiteLatinoBoy Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: arcadia, ca Posts: 36	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? lol ya the finishing the sentence part annoys me. even worse when its wrong worst part for me is that i never know how it feels like to never pause and to just have a nice flow. when i watch other people talk like on the news it is perfect and the words just come out and its just so easy.

06-19-2009, 08:24 PM	#10
ricardo Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NA Posts: 72	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? people assuming that I don't know something because of the blocks. The pause makes them believe that I'm thinking about what to say or having doubts.

06-20-2009, 02:21 PM	#11
david12 Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 11	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? I guess its not knowing what people are thinking. What does stuttering sound like to someone who has never stuttered. Do i sound scared nervous stupid. I have know idea what kind of impression its giving about me

06-20-2009, 05:52 PM	#13
BenLZ Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 267	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? Not reaching your potential.

06-21-2009, 04:48 AM	#15
ForeverYoung Stuttering Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 60	Re: What is the worst thing about stuttering? Not being able to do a simple, effortless thing that everyone else can do and is so vital to your mental, social and emotional health that there is no way around admitting being a stutterer limits you. Being at the mercy of the other person more than anyone else because you are so helpless when you stutter and you already dig yourself a hole socially before you even get going.

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