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Thank you for sharing your concern. Stammering becoming worse during stress or public speaking is something many people experience, and it can deeply affect confidence and work performance. The anxiety and fear of judgment you described can create a cycle where stress increases stammering, and stammering increases anxiety. Avoiding speaking situations may give temporary relief, but over time it can reduce self-confidence further. The good thing is that both stammering and social anxiety can improve significantly with the right support, practice, and therapy.

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I can understand how emotionally difficult and stressful this situation must be for you. Stammering, especially during public speaking or social interactions, can sometimes increase anxiety and fear of being judged by others. Over time, this may affect confidence and lead to avoidance of situations that require communication or interaction. At present, it seems that the fear and anxiety associated with speaking in public are making you feel emotionally overwhelmed, and because of this you may feel like avoiding meetings, interactions, or even thoughts about continuing your current job. These feelings can be very distressing, but with the right support and guidance, improvement is definitely possible. It would be helpful to consult a speech therapist who can support you in working on stammering and communication techniques. Along with that, counselling or therapy can help you better understand your fears, build confidence, and gradually reduce anxiety related to public speaking and social situations. A trained counsellor can also help you identify your strengths, challenge negative thought patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies. In addition, practicing relaxation exercises, deep breathing, mindfulness, or meditation may help in managing stress and improving emotional balance over time. Please remember that many people experience anxiety related to communication, and seeking help is a positive and important step towards improvement. Best regards, Dr Namita Ranjan Counselling Psychologist

Hello, thank you for sharing your concerns so openly. Stammering can become more intense during stress, pressure, or fear of judgment, and over time this can also lead to anxiety, avoidance, low confidence, and emotional exhaustion. What you are experiencing is understandable, and it can be managed with the right therapeutic support and coping techniques. Through counseling, we can work on reducing communication anxiety, improving confidence in speaking situations, and helping you handle stressful interactions more comfortably without feeling the need to escape or avoid them. You do not have to go through this alone. Please let me know a suitable time for a session call so we can discuss this in detail and support you step by step.

Hi, Consult a psychologist for professional help

It seems to be social anxiety which is affecting your performance and physical health. It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated. It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects. It can be well addressed in a holistic approach for complete recovery. You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.

Hi , it's appreciated that you have noticed it and seeking help for it.

Thank you for sharing this so openly—what you’re experiencing is more common than you might think, and it’s absolutely something that can be worked on with the right support. Stammering often becomes more pronounced in stressful or high-pressure situations, especially when there is a fear of being judged. Over time, this can lead to anticipatory anxiety (feeling anxious even before speaking), avoidance of situations, and a dip in confidence—exactly what you’re describing. The important thing to understand is that this is not just about speech, but also about the anxiety cycle connected to it. When we start avoiding situations, the fear tends to grow stronger, making the cycle harder to break. In therapy, we typically work on both aspects together: Managing anxiety through techniques like relaxation training, gradual exposure, and thought restructuring Building communication confidence with structured speaking strategies and desensitization Addressing fear of judgment and negative self-beliefs Improving self-esteem and comfort in social/professional interactions With consistent work, many individuals see significant improvement not only in their fluency but also in their confidence and ability to handle such situations. You do not need to quit your job to escape this—rather, this is something we can help you manage effectively so you can function with ease and confidence.

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Hi What you’re facing is anxiety making your stammer worse and then creating a fear cycle. The more you worry about speaking, the more pressure builds and the more you avoid, which lowers your confidence. The focus should not be perfect speech but expressing yourself even if there is some stammering. Start small, speak a little in low pressure situations, and slowly build up. Don’t rush or force fluency. Most people notice much less than you think. Avoid quitting right now. Facing it step by step will reduce both fear and stammer over time. Speech therapy with CBT can help. You can reach out to me at nine eight seven one two three four five six zero

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Hi , i understand, what you are experiencing is a common cycle, stammering increases under stress, and the fear of being judged makes the anxiety worse. Over time, your mind begins to anticipate this discomfort even before speaking situations. Avoidance may feel like relief, but it strengthens the anxiety. Gradually facing speaking situations, along with techniques like slowing your speech and controlled breathing, can help. The fear of embarrassment often comes from overestimating others’ judgments. Working on reframing these thoughts can reduce self-consciousness and rebuild confidence—you don’t need to quit your job to manage this.

What you’re experiencing is a combination of stammering and performance anxiety, and both are feeding into each other. The more you anticipate being judged, the more anxious you become and that anxiety increases the stammer. Over time, avoiding speaking situations may feel like relief, but it actually strengthens the fear and lowers confidence further. This pattern is very workable. With the right approach, we focus on: reducing performance anxiety building comfort with speaking situations gradually changing how you respond to fear of judgment You do not need to quit your job for this. Avoidance will only make it stronger.

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Hi, It’s important to seek support from a speech therapist who can help you manage your stammering, and consider therapy for anxiety, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Practice relaxation techniques, gradually face speaking situations, and build confidence over time. Professional help can make a significant difference in reducing anxiety and improving your communication skills.

Hi, Thank you for sharing your concern. What you are experiencing is likely a combination of stammering and social anxiety where stress makes speech more difficult and fear of judgment increases anxiety, creating a cycle. The most effective way to manage this is a combined approach; working with a speech therapist to learn fluency techniques and with a psychologist (especially using CBT) to address anxious thoughts and avoidance. Practicing slow breathing, speaking at a relaxed pace, and gradually exposing yourself to low-pressure speaking situations can build confidence over time. Avoiding situations may feel easier short term, but it strengthens the fear, so small, consistent steps forward are important. With the right support, this condition is very manageable and can improve significantly.

Your stammering gets worse with anxiety and avoiding situations is keeping the cycle going. Learning anxiety management and practicing small speaking steps can really help

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