Patient's question:
Main symptoms: Stuttering while speakingOnset time: Has been like this when speaking normally
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the Condition:Hello, Mr. [Name]. Many people's stuttering is largely related to their emotions. When they are in a good mood and relaxed, they can speak much more fluently. Therefore, whether it is the stutterer themselves or their concerned family and friends, although there is a desire to correct the problem, there is no need to be too concerned or anxious (sometimes the more you focus on it, the more likely you are to become tense, which is counterproductive to correction).
Guidance:
In daily life, it is also important to learn to adjust your mindset and approach many things with a "normal attitude." If someone laughs while listening to you speak, you don't need to mind it. In fact, most people do not have ill intentions, so it's fine to just laugh it off. Persist in finishing your sentences and reducing anxiety, tension, and worries—this is also beneficial for your health.
Lifestyle Care:
Stuttering is a habit, but it can be changed through effort (though it does take some time). Here are a few simple, easy-to-follow, and effective methods:
1. Write down some commonly used sentences, making the beginnings as short as possible. Read them word by word, ensuring each word is read only once without repetition. Start by slowing down the speed, and if you stumble, pause briefly instead of repeating. Once you're familiar with the sentences, they will naturally become smoother.
2. Relax when speaking. Try listening to light music while reading newspapers—don't feel tense, just treat it as a pastime. Reading newspapers helps train for complete and fluent speech.
I once had a student who stuttered severely and couldn't speak a complete sentence. Whenever he spoke, he would make the entire class laugh uncontrollably. That summer vacation, I assigned him a special homework task: read 2–3 newspaper articles every day and read them aloud to his family, following the same instructions as above—“read each word only once without repetition.” After the vacation, he made significant progress. His classroom participation became much smoother, and the entire class clapped for him! Blushing with excitement, he said, “It’s all thanks to the teacher’s methods.”
3. When watching TV programs, imitate the way news anchors speak, sentence by sentence. You don’t need to follow the entire program from start to finish. If a sentence sounds good, learn that one; if you understand a sentence clearly, follow that one.
4. Try greeting strangers (e.g., store clerks, newspaper vendors, neighborhood children). Since you don’t know them, they have no preconceived notions or biases against you. This makes it easier to speak without pressure. Just say a few simple sentences. Think carefully before speaking and try to make each sentence smooth. Don’t rush—the more you hurry, the worse you’ll speak.