What can i do to control my stuttering?

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Everytime, i'm having a conversation, i cant help but pause talking because i'm afraid my stuttering will my noticable. I need a way to just stop and control my stuttering during conversation. :(
Get some information from the Stuttering Foundation of America. They have videos online and brochures that can be downloaded on various subjects at their website www.StutteringHelp.org. Their books and DVDs are available in public libraries all over the U.S. You can look on the website for your town and see if your library has any. They also have a list of speech pathologists who help people who stutter.  (+ info)

How can my friend stop stuttering?

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My friend stutters. Unless he says less than a sentence he will stutter and then his mouth will get stuck open like he is trying to bite through something. The only thing that has ever stopped the stuttering is drugs and alcohol. I think the problem stems from his brain but is exasperated by stress.
The following information is from The Stuttering Foundation:

What causes stuttering? There are four factors most likely to contribute to the development of stuttering: genetics ( approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also); child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter); neurophysiology ( recent research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language in different areas of the brain than those who do not stutter); and family dynamics ( high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering).

Stuttering may occur when a combination of factors comes together and may have different causes in different people. It is probable that what causes stuttering differs from what makes it continue or get worse.

6 Tips For Speaking With Someone Who Stutters

Stuttering may look like an easy problem that can be solved with some simple advice, but for many adults, it can be a chronic life-long disorder. Here are some ways that you, the listener, can help.


1. Don’t make remarks like: “Slow down,” “Take a breath,” or “Relax.” Such simplistic advice can be felt as demeaning and is not helpful.


2. Let the person know by your manner that you are listening to what he or she says — not how they say it.

3. Maintain natural eye contact and wait patiently and naturally until the person is finished.

4. You may be tempted to finish sentences or fill in words. Try not to. Use a relatively relaxed rate in your own speech — but not so slow as to sound unnatural. This promotes good communication.

5. Be aware that those who stutter usually have more trouble controlling their speech on the telephone. Please be patient in this situation. If you pick up the phone and hear nothing, be sure it is not a person who stutters trying to start the conversation before you hang up.

6. Speak in an unhurried way — but not so slowly as to sound unnatural. This promotes good communication with everyone.

There are no instant miracle cures for stuttering. Therapy, electronic devices, and even drugs are not an overnight process. However, a specialist in stuttering can help not only children but also teenagers, young adults and even older adults make significant progress toward fluency.

The Foundation lists specialists on their web site for speech therapy for stuttering. Click on "referrals" and find the country and state you need. If going to a specialist is not possible, get the Foundation's book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer."  (+ info)

What would cause a 13 year old to start stuttering?

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I work with a child who has moved through 2,3,4,5,6 and 7th grade math in 2 years. He has done a marvelous job with it. His parent decided to try and take over the tutoring. Since his parent spent 1 afternoon with him, he has been stuttering all the time. Whether he is working with me or playing with other kids in the school. Is it possible that this could be stress related or is something more organic likely. As far as I know he has never stuttered before, and he is not "looking forward to doing his work with Poppa."
Thank you for confirming my thoughts. I don't think the child is being physically abused, but this parent is planning to try to re-open a extremely bitter custody case. This child and his twin are at the center of it.
Yes, the stuttering could be stress related. It is also a sign of abuse in some cases. Many children who are abused, neglected, etc. have a problem with stuttering that can be treated and "cured" when removed from the particularly stressful situation.  (+ info)

How can I diminish my stuttering and sound more confident?

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W-w-w-w-w-w-w-well...sometimes when I'm in public, when I speak I pause and focus, get ready (after preparation), and spit it out and sprint through the sentence to keep from gettin' caught up on words. It's just the first word that catches me up normally. Sometimes I stay quiet and keep conversation to a minimum, even when I'm bursting at the seams to say something or when women show interest. Speaking in public settings gets me needlessly tense. How can I become more relaxed in speaking? stuttering may be considered a physical condition, but it's effecting my confidence and social life.
Stuttering is every where and it's only natural. I have family members that stutter and the love and support that our family have given them have helped them realize that they are only normal and they are excepted for who they are inside and out. You can pull through this there are people that can help you they want to help and maybe that's what you need. just stand tall and take your time you'll be able to do anything. keep a positive attitude and you'll succeed.  (+ info)

Stop Stuttering - How To Stop Stuttering In Just A Few Minutes?

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What is the easiest & fastest way to stop stuttering? I want to stop stuttering immediately. I wish if there is a step-by-step method I can easily follow to stop stuttering.

Would be better if I can only learn or practice how to stop stuttering in front of my computer. I do not want to be out in the open practicing talking to people to stop stuttering, would be great if it can be done from the privacy of my home.

Hope to get a good guide and answer from you on how to stop stuttering.
Stop stuttering?

Stuttering, also known as stammering, is a speech disorder in which the flow of speech is disrupted by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, words or phrases, and involuntary silent pauses or blocks in which the stutterer is unable to produce sounds.

SO do you want to stop stuttering?

Let me tell you the main reason why you stutter in the first place....

The reason most people stutter is because they want to get into certain emotional states of mind that cause them to begin stuttering, these emotional states act almost like a trigger.

To explain in further detail... people don't stutter on the words they are saying. They begin stuttering when specific words which cause triggered emotional states begin to come up.

Did you know that stuttering is related directly to not releasing your breath when you speak? What happens then is stuttering becomes part of your conditioning by causing a change in your habitual breathing patterns, and this makes talking difficult without the right techniques to correct it.

If I can remember, I have save the method to stop stuttering which i get from this website

http://www.KillYourStutter.info/

Hope my answer help you to stop stuttering

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Does Seredyn work for stuttering just like Pagoclone does? Has any stutterers tried it?

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I have a stuttering problem. I know this drug called Pagoclone is in clinical trial and appears to be quite effective. Pagoclone works by calming the neurotransmitters in the brain from firing too frequently. If I am correct, the neurotransmitters firing too frequently are also associated with anxiety. Since Seredyn works for anxiety, does it also work for stuttering? If you have tried it I would like to know your experience. Thanks Thanks!!!
I have never heard of any stutterers taking that. Some medications that other stutterers have tried include lorazepam, citalopram, celexa, and buspar. Be aware that your stuttering may be better than the side-effects of the medication, though.

Try these resources:
www.stutteringhelp.org there are videos online that show speech therapists working with stutterers; watch them and learn some techniques.
http://stutteringselfhelp-stutteringselfhelp.blogspot.com/
http://stutteringhelp-bud.blogspot.com/
http://notesonstuttering.blogspot.com/
http://www.friendswhostutter.org/
http://www.stuttertalk.com/

Meet others who stutter here http://groups.myspace.com/stutteringfoundation
www.stutteringforum.com
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/stutteringchat/
Stuttering Foundation on Facebook
http://stutteringcantstopme.ning.com/

Contact The Stuttering Foundation of America as that is where our family got help. Their book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" worked wonders after working through it step by step. The book can be found here http://www.stutteringhelp.org/Portals/English/Book_0012_tenth_ed.pdf

Each stutterer is different, and a therapist who specializes in treating stuttering will be able to determine what will help you the most as they work with you.

The Foundation also has a list of speech therapists who have been trained to work with stutterers  (+ info)

What are some things you can do to prevent stuttering?

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Personally, my stuttering has improved dramatically since childhood. As a child, while trying to talk, I would stutter for maybe 15 seconds on a single word. Now, it's way better and I can almost avoid stuttering all together.

My stutter is weird because, public speaking is easier for me. I'm a rather popular person, I have tons of friends and I play sports. I stutter more when there is NO pressure to talk well. I stutter more talking to my mother or father than anyone. There's a trend-- I seem to stutter more and more, the more comfortable I get with people. It's happening with my coach (I've known him going on four years now), my girlfriend (ex now, but it started happening after 6 months) and of course my parents (my whole life, 20 years). The only exception is when first meeting someone new-- I always seem to stutter when saying my name... and only my name. People are like, "What, you don't know you're own name?!?"

Can anyone explain this?
I would guess when speaking with family/friends you are not as attentive to what you are saying and are probably speaking faster and with less forethought then you would when addressing strangers..  (+ info)

What causes stammering/stuttering? And how do i get rid of it?

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i have really bad stammering/stuttering, and i'm less social because of it. what causes it, and how do i get rid of it.
it's not cause i'm nervous. i'm fine talking around people. it's just i find my stammering embarrassing.
The Stuttering Foundation states this on their web site "There are four factors most likely to contribute to the development of stuttering: genetics ( approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also); child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter); neurophysiology ( recent research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language in different areas of the brain than those who do not stutter); and family dynamics ( high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering). "

For help try these resources:
www.stutteringhelp.org there are videos online that show speech therapists working with stutterers; watch them and learn some techniques.
http://stutteringselfhelp-stutteringselfhelp.blogspot.com/
http://stutteringhelp-bud.blogspot.com/
http://notesonstuttering.blogspot.com/
http://www.friendswhostutter.org/
http://www.stuttertalk.com/
http://stammeringcentre.org/s-The_Michael_Palin_Centre

Meet others who stutter here http://groups.myspace.com/stutteringfoundation
www.stutteringforum.com
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/stutteringchat/
Stuttering Foundation on Facebook
http://stutteringcantstopme.ning.com/

Contact The Stuttering Foundation of America as that is where our family got help. Their book "Self Therapy for the Stutterer" worked wonders after working through it step by step. The book can be found here http://www.stutteringhelp.org/Portals/English/Book_0012_tenth_ed.pdf

Some medications that other stutterers have tried include lorazepam, citalopram, celexa, and buspar. Ask your doctor about trying an anti-anxiety medication while you are working on your stuttering. Be aware that your stuttering may be better than the side-effects of the medication, though.

Each stutterer is different, and a therapist who specializes in treating stuttering will be able to determine what will help you the most as they work with you.

The Foundation also has a list of speech therapists who have been trained to work with stutterers  (+ info)

Is there a possible way to cure unsevere stuttering by yourself?

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Yeah I started really unsevere stuttering in 4th and now I'm in 7th.
I don't repeat sound repetitions like (h-h-h-h-h-h-hello)
I do this: (George Washington, George Washington is the first president of the USA)
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IS THERE A WAY TO SELF CURE MYSELF?
Thanks
deep breathing when speaking can help i have stutter after stroke and this is what speech therapist is doing with me good luck  (+ info)

Can traumatic situations in life cause stuttering?

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I have always wondered what caused me to stutter.. no one in my family does or did, as far as I know. Can traumatic events cause stuttering, such as a parent dying or something?
This is what the Stuttering Foundation of America says: "What causes stuttering? There are four factors most likely to contribute to the development of stuttering: genetics ( approximately 60% of those who stutter have a family member who does also); child development (children with other speech and language problems or developmental delays are more likely to stutter); neurophysiology ( recent research has shown that people who stutter process speech and language in different areas of the brain than those who do not stutter); and family dynamics ( high expectations and fast-paced lifestyles can contribute to stuttering).

Stuttering may occur when a combination of factors comes together and may have different causes in different people. It is probable that what causes stuttering differs from what makes it continue or get worse."

Dr. Murray in his book "A Stutterer's Story" said his started "violently" after a severe nosebleed while on a trip to Yosemite National Park.

It is genetic with our family.  (+ info)

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