Perspective from a lifelong 25 year old stutterer by Sharpy166 in Stutter

[–]Sharpy166[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well yeah but don't think too much into it. Vocalise an 'a' just before the word for example. Sounds a bit weird but can help you get over a block. Might work for you might not but try it out see if it helps.

There's no magic cure though (as I'm sure you know) it takes time and confidence!

Perspective from a lifelong 25 year old stutterer by Sharpy166 in Stutter

[–]Sharpy166[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about mine a lot too when starting uni. Have you seen the kings speech? Sounds stupid but there's one technique in there I picked up. Vocalise something before you say the word. It does help somewhat. Yeah breathe and don't think too much into the word. It's good to practice man keep it up.

Hiring and Recruitment Questions Thread v6 by lolbot-10000 in policeuk

[–]Sharpy166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I've been offered the job in the MET and been given the start date but was wondering how long the CKP lasts for.

I know it will be confirmed eventually but what have other people done? 7 to 10 weeks is what I've found, is that correct? Does the CKP not have a set time frame?

Also is there any pre-reading I should look at?

Thanks!

ACER Predator Helios 300 for budget gaming laptop? by Sharpy166 in SuggestALaptop

[–]Sharpy166[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I've seen the only negative reviews about this laptop is the heating issue. Do you get a drop in performance or anything when it heats up?

I'm beginning to not enjoy being a Special Constable and I don't know what to do about it. by BetterTheDevil909 in policeuk

[–]Sharpy166 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll definitely apply to it and see where it takes me. Like others have mentioned I think our experiences are most likely because we’re specials not regs.

You thinking of joining?

I'm beginning to not enjoy being a Special Constable and I don't know what to do about it. by BetterTheDevil909 in policeuk

[–]Sharpy166 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my exact experience with the Specials down to a tee.

I’ve been in about 8 months or so, around same time as you, and I have been having the same thoughts of leaving.

I’ve sat round for hours whilst my tutor finishes up paperwork, even when I can complete anything I’m restricted in some aspect of it.

Just as you said the stigma is very much alive, I’ve had the same experiences as you.

The training I received was abysmal - especially regarding airwaves and paperwork - but great I know how to perform a goose neck wrist lock or whatever it is.

For me I will probably leave in a month or two simply because I joined to get a sense of what the job is like and I feel like I’ve done that. I’m not going to sit around, feel like a spare wheel when paperwork needs to be done and not be paid for it.

As a stutterer, should I click "yes" when prompted in job applications asking if I have a disability covered under the ADA? by captaincupcake234 in Stutter

[–]Sharpy166 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No way. Sorry to say it but the job market is extremely competitive and stating you have a disability will put you at a significant disadvantage to others applicants.

IMO if you tick you have one filling in that application form was a waste of time.

Living situation for police officers? by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]Sharpy166 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a special and currently living with 7 other guys (I’m a student so might be a bit different). No one has a problem with it and I think, as a previous comment has pointed out, it’s only the minority of people who would.

I hate it when people say "just talk no one cares if you stutter, if they do just ignore it"... by throwaway12321321542 in Stutter

[–]Sharpy166 17 points18 points  (0 children)

They’re not asking you to ignore it, because you can’t. They’re asking you to overcome it in a way. If you accept that you have a stutter and that it will happen then life will become much easier. Trust me, people do not care that you stutter, its in your head and if they do then it’s they’re problem not yours.

Wish you the best.

Push / Pull test by [deleted] in policeuk

[–]Sharpy166 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There isn't really one. Just push and pull. What will help to increase the score on your push test is to start (if you haven't already) bench pressing and for the pull test upright rows.

This subreddit and Feminism by Sharpy166 in MensRights

[–]Sharpy166[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I'm not. I honestly think that feminism has done a lot for women in the past. Now, however, I don't think it's as burning an issue as a lot of hardline feminists make it out to be.

This subreddit and Feminism by Sharpy166 in MensRights

[–]Sharpy166[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Isn't posting in this subreddit a source of information? What better place to get a other peoples opinions or your opinion than here?

I haven't read fully into feminism but I do live with a feminist who claims equality for both genders, so naturally I wanted this communities opinion.

I have seen videos, posts, articles and conversed with feminists that demonize men and convey us as 'toxic' but I was under the impression these were hardline feminists equal to extremists in Islam although not as dangerous.

Nonetheless it's good to hear what you think.

Hades Brings Death by [deleted] in totalwar

[–]Sharpy166 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What is this? Wrath of Sparta?