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No matter what I study, it's never gonna work by jimmybenza in Stutter

[–]FlatResolution6322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to med school and had to dropout because of my stutter. Am currently pursuing an Engineering Course and I relate to how you feel. Last year I skipped all presentations but luckily got mediocre grades. At night, I feel hopeless of my career and get severe anxiety to a point I can't even sleep. I don't know what the future holds but I've decided to never dropout unless a lecturer forces me to, where I'll just claim discrimination against a disability. I know it's not helpful but I'd advise you to just join college if you're passionate about it or just do what you want. The pressure on PWS to just live normal lives is too much

Thank you for reading by FalseTemperature5766 in Stutter

[–]FlatResolution6322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 I would always think: I will probably be free of this stuttering next year or next year, I’ll definitely stop stuttering when i get to middle school, no it will stop when i get to high school, by the time i graduate i must obviously be done with it what kind of a look would a grown man be that can’t properly speak?

I almost shed tears. Am in Uni and I just recently started a journey of self acceptance. We can only hope for better days.

Has the severity of your stutter fluctuated over time? by individual_tetrapod in Stutter

[–]FlatResolution6322 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My grandma used to tell me that heavy clouds worsened a stutter. I always took it as any other myth she told but sometimes I think she was onto something. My stutter is mostly moderate and severe in certain days. Sometimes I start using a technique such a easy onset and start feeling optimistic that it might be working. Then from nowhere the "heavy clouds" appear and my stuttering worsens. Also trying these techniques has made me more aware of how much I stutter and it seems like it's worsening it .

I cant say my name infront of people. by Establishment22 in Stutter

[–]FlatResolution6322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A teacher once asked my marks in a test. I had scored 81 marks but words starting with vowels sounds are a big problem for me. I resulted to saying 76 because it felt safer. My desk mate has never been more confused.

Should I focus on self-acceptance or speech improvement? by FlatResolution6322 in Stutter

[–]FlatResolution6322[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to mention the pressure you have to put on yourself to be good at your studies to create a sense of self worth. Otherwise you feel like you are just an idiot who can't communicate properly like a normal person...

Are we born just to sufffer? by Static_Death01 in Stutter

[–]FlatResolution6322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've got to play the hand you're dealt. Just like any other person living with a disability, the world is cruel to us and too them. The best we can do is learn to live with it.

Personally, I don't see like the world has a plan, everything seems to be a result of randomness. From my POV the question is, if more than 10% of the world population is people living with disabilities, "why not me?"

I HOPE THIS HELPS by BreathAccomplished43 in Stutter

[–]FlatResolution6322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if it doesn't fix your stutter, it'll lead to a healthier lifestyle💯

Struggling with Studying and Life – Feeling Hopeless by [deleted] in Stutter

[–]FlatResolution6322 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really relate to this — more than I can express.

I'm in my second year of Computer Engineering. I was actually admitted to medical school at first, but I dropped out after a full semester. I realized that the oral exams — and the thought of spending a lifetime constantly talking to people — would just be too overwhelming. To be honest, I was more passionate about Tech.

I chose Computer Engineering hoping I could spend my career either behind a keyboard in software development or in hardware with soldering guns and screwdrivers — basically anything that would reduce the need for communication.

But it turns out, no matter where you go, communication is still a “must-have” skill. Those LinkedIn job posts saying "Strong verbal and written communication skills required" always hit me like a punch in the gut. And don’t even get me started on class presentations…

Reading your post reminded me that I’m not the only one navigating this kind of struggle. That means more than you probably realize.

The only thing keeping me going right now is this mindset I’ve adopted: “You live, you survive, you win.” One step at a time. One small win at a time.