My Notes

My Stammering Notes

How It Happens to Me

• When speaking alone → I am fluent and clear.
• When speaking with people → stammering often appears.
• I mostly stammer on:
  • Words starting with certain letters: a, k, ch.
  • At the beginning of a sentence.

Why This Happens

• Psychological factor: Anxiety or pressure appears when speaking to others, not when alone.
• Anticipation: I expect difficulty with certain letters, which increases tension.
• Speech muscle tension: Fear or stress makes speaking muscles tighter, leading to blocks.

Helpful Reminders for Me

• 🌬️ Breathe first: Take a calm breath before starting to speak.
• 🐢 Start slow: Don’t rush the first word or sentence.
• 🎯 Change approach: If stuck on a letter, try rephrasing the sentence.
• 🧘 Stay relaxed: Remind myself: “It’s okay if I stammer. People care about my message, not my fluency.”
• 📖 Practice triggers: Slowly practice speaking words with “a, k, ch” in safe environments (mirror, reading aloud).

Key Thought

I can speak fluently when relaxed (like when alone).
So, the problem is not ability but pressure and anticipation.
By reducing pressure and practicing gently, fluency improves step by step.