Patient's question:
I heard from my parents that I had a stuttering problem when I was a child. Since I can remember, I didn't realize I had one.Recently, I suddenly discovered that I have a stutter. Sometimes, when I speak, it feels difficult to get the first word out.
The stuttering happens very rarely. It usually occurs only a few times a day.
I'm very scared.
The reason for the stutter might be that there's someone in my office who has a severe stutter. I've been in contact with them for a long time, and now I've avoided talking to them.
What else should I do?
Doctor's answer:
Hello!In your case, as long as you don’t focus too much on stuttering and eliminate the psychological burden, it will gradually improve, and you may even feel it less. If you consciously avoid colleagues who stutter, it means you haven’t reduced your attention to stuttering. This will only worsen your psychological burden and make the stuttering worse. Moreover, it affects interpersonal relationships, causing psychological harm to both others and yourself.
A famous European orator once stuttered. At first, he practiced public speaking by speaking with pebbles in his mouth in front of a mirror. You might want to try it. But make sure the pebbles aren’t too small, so you don’t swallow them.
Wishing you happiness!