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Living with Stuttering


Since stuttering is a social condition with a lot of stigma attached to it, it can be a little difficult to manage in the long term. Living with stuttering can often be challenging simply because of the overwhelming social pressure that you experience. However, the irony is that self doubt can further complicate the stutter. It is important to raise your self confidence. You can seek psychotherapy and behavioral therapy to help you get the courage and confidence to speak naturally. The more confident you are, the better are your chances of overcoming your stuttering.

With regular therapy and practice, you will be able to overcome most of the speech problems. It is also important to garner yourself some support. Make sure that you surround yourself with people who are very supportive and help you with your therapy. Critical individuals are likely to bring you down with ridicule, criticism, or simply with their cynicism. You can also find support groups that can help you get more comfortable with your condition. Swapping stories with others, who have also been experiencing the same issues, can really help you. Health care service providers in your area should be able to provide you with information on support groups, or you can find support groups online - Local Support Group Meetings - National Stuttering Association


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References
  1. Pirkko Rautakoski, Therese Hannus, Susanna Simberg, N. Kenneth Sandnabba, Pekka Santtila, Genetic and environmental effects on stuttering: A twin study from Finland, Journal of Fluency Disorders, Available online 28 February 2012, ISSN 0094-730X, 10.1016/j.jfludis.2011.12.003.
  2. Gerald A. Maguire, Christopher Y. Yeh, Brandon S. Ito, Overview of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Stuttering, Journal of Experimental & Clinical Medicine, Available online 2 March 2012, ISSN 1878-3317, 10.1016/j.jecm.2012.02.001.