How to Overcome Stuttering

By Thomas Davey-Clarke

In a society that is depending more and more on the need to say things and say things quick, the stutterer is being left far behind. Time is becoming more and more of an issue and managing your time is an important skill, especially in the corporate world. How is a person who is suffering from a speech impediment like stuttering going to be able to compete or get ahead in such a fast-paced, fast-talking world? Many people, from young children on up to adults, suffer from stuttering, and it affects them more than you might realize.

If you are one of the many people out there who are suffering from stuttering, learn to relax. Did you know that relaxing is one of the keys to taking control of stuttering? When you relax and let go of stress, it helps you think and speak a whole lot clearer. There are a few other ways that I would like to talk to you about to help you with overcoming stuttering.

Mickey Gillie was an old country singer with a few great songs. But the funny thing is that though he could sing really well, when the press came to interview him he stuttered like crazy. Now my point to this whole story is for you to start singing. Now I am not saying that you are going to Nashville, but singing helps. If shyness gets in the way, go to the mirror and sing to yourself. After you have built some confidence and self esteem, then you can move on and start doing it in front of your friends and family.

Breathing is also an important factor when overcoming stuttering. This method works great with public speakers and singers. All you need to do is when you are breathing take a deep breath and when you go to exhale all the bad air out, that is when you let out those words to. Most of the time stutterers try to rush their speech. They get overly excited or they feel rushed. So they usually don't slow down enough to breath and let their words come out naturally. They instead fall right over their tongue so to speak. We all tend to trip over ourselves, so I can only imagine what it is like for the stutter sufferer. Just remember to speak when you exhale, and this will help your condition immensely.

Just like a young child learned to speak by hearing the same words over and over repetitively, a stutterer who is trying to overcome stuttering can do it the same way. As you think in your head over and over, and begin to say it more and more clearly, your confidence will grow. Then you can share with everyone that you are stutter free.

Don't forget that relaxing is very important in your road to recovery. Visualize doing it, speak while breathing out, sing to everyone, and practice in the mirror and in your mind. Take away all the stress and you are well on your way. - 32513

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