Thank you for expressing your concern so clearly â your frustration is completely valid, and you're not alone. Many people experience similar challenges with stuttering, especially under pressure or in public settings. Letâs address each part of your question with care and clarity
Can Stuttering Be Reduced or Overcome?
Yes, it can definitely be reduced, and in many cases, significantly improved with the right combination of:
Speech therapy
Breathing and relaxation techniques
Lifestyle changes
Homeopathic or supportive therapies (if needed)
Stuttering often becomes worse with anxiety, tension, and overthinkingâwhich explains why you notice it more in public. You donât always stutter because itâs not a mechanical issueâyour brain and speech muscles are capable. The blocks happen under mental pressure or when you're anticipating difficulty.
Does Betel Nut (Areca Nut) Worsen Stuttering?
Yes â excessive use of betel nut can affect your nervous system. It acts as a stimulant and can increase tension, irritability, and even motor dysfunction if used long-term. It may not directly cause stammering, but it can worsen nervous speech patterns and affect tongue coordination.
How to Improve Breathing and Tongue Relaxation
Practice slow, deep belly breathing (5â10 minutes twice daily)
Tongue stretching and relaxation:
Let your tongue rest loosely at the bottom of your mouth
Say Laaâ¦Laaâ¦Laa and Taaâ¦Taaâ¦Taa slowly to release tongue tension
Progressive muscle relaxation or guided meditation can help calm your nervous system
How Homeopathy Can Help:
Homeopathy looks at your emotional and nervous makeup, not just the speech block. Remedies like Stramonium, Lachesis, Lycopodium, or Baryta Carb are selected after deep case-taking and have helped many reduce performance anxiety, tongue stiffness, and speech hesitation. It supports your nervous system and confidence naturally
If you'd like, I can help you with homeopathic treatment after a full understanding of your case. I offer a safe, judgment-free space where we can address the root causes and support your healing holistically.
Regards
Dr Jyothi Kadkol
Health Global Homoeopathy clinic
vijayanagar , bangalore
Answered2025-06-15 14:30:24
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