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Post by Stammerhead on Oct 22, 2020 21:45:58 GMT
'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'Zoom quizzes, online lectures and working from home has been a challenge for all of us in 2020, but it's been even tougher for people with a stammer. They've struggled with the isolation, which meant less interaction and less chance to speak to others, and having to wear a mask, which meant they've had problems communicating when they've been in shops or out and about. For some, this has meant their speech has got worse - and for people with a stammer, that can have a direct impact on their mental health. Georgia, Will and Jack have been telling us how they've coped in 2020, and how their speech and mental health has been affected by coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-54632653
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Post by divtal on Oct 22, 2020 22:08:51 GMT
Thank you for sharing that, Stamm. It's another thing to consider that others are having to cope with.
I'm still working on my listening skills, when it comes to "mask speak." And, I'm working on clarity and volume, without yelling, in my own speech. I think most of us are. We all have to be patient.
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Post by dirtypillows on Oct 22, 2020 22:14:37 GMT
'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'Zoom quizzes, online lectures and working from home has been a challenge for all of us in 2020, but it's been even tougher for people with a stammer. They've struggled with the isolation, which meant less interaction and less chance to speak to others, and having to wear a mask, which meant they've had problems communicating when they've been in shops or out and about. For some, this has meant their speech has got worse - and for people with a stammer, that can have a direct impact on their mental health. Georgia, Will and Jack have been telling us how they've coped in 2020, and how their speech and mental health has been affected by coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-54632653 I don't know what it's like to have a stammer, but I can commend you for not letting it make you be a sour person. You are always friendly. There once was a poster named "Inherently yours" who had a stammer and, unfortunately, he was not a nice person and I think it was pretty much due to his impediments. I can't say how I would handle it if I had more on my plate than I already have. Good luck! |
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Post by Stammerhead on Oct 22, 2020 22:39:32 GMT
'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'Zoom quizzes, online lectures and working from home has been a challenge for all of us in 2020, but it's been even tougher for people with a stammer. They've struggled with the isolation, which meant less interaction and less chance to speak to others, and having to wear a mask, which meant they've had problems communicating when they've been in shops or out and about. For some, this has meant their speech has got worse - and for people with a stammer, that can have a direct impact on their mental health. Georgia, Will and Jack have been telling us how they've coped in 2020, and how their speech and mental health has been affected by coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-54632653 I don't know what it's like to have a stammer, but I can commend you for not letting it make you be a sour person. You are always friendly. There once was a poster named "Inherently yours" who had a stammer and, unfortunately, he was not a nice person and I think it was pretty much due to his impediments. I can't say how I would handle it if I had more on my plate than I already have. Good luck! My one is usually mild and often people don’t realise that I have a stammer until I hit a speech bump. It’s more of a hesitation or blocking stammer where it can look like I’m hesitating or avoiding giving an answer. I don’t know if people outside the UK can watch the video but my impediment is similar to the young woman.
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Oct 23, 2020 1:08:09 GMT
Yes, y;ou may, and I'm adding extra sugar and cream.  Seriously, though, that's got to be difficult. I mean, I was in a room with two other people and a video conference, so I had to wear a mask, and I could barely speak coherently! I can imagine with everything else you cope with having this as well. **hugs** |
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Post by enigma72 on Oct 23, 2020 1:24:29 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2020 2:55:12 GMT
*sympathy*
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Post by Morgana on Oct 23, 2020 8:35:40 GMT
I don't know why I couldn't find the hug emoji, so consider this a virtual hug (((( )))).
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Post by Stammerhead on Oct 23, 2020 10:46:08 GMT
Yes, y;ou may, and I'm adding extra sugar and cream. Seriously, though, that's got to be difficult. I mean, I was in a room with two other people and a video conference, so I had to wear a mask, and I could barely speak coherently! I can imagine with everything else you cope with having this as well. **hugs** Things are not really that more difficult for me but I think it was our turn to be acknowledged.
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Post by Nora on Oct 23, 2020 14:41:05 GMT
'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'Zoom quizzes, online lectures and working from home has been a challenge for all of us in 2020, but it's been even tougher for people with a stammer. They've struggled with the isolation, which meant less interaction and less chance to speak to others, and having to wear a mask, which meant they've had problems communicating when they've been in shops or out and about. For some, this has meant their speech has got worse - and for people with a stammer, that can have a direct impact on their mental health. Georgia, Will and Jack have been telling us how they've coped in 2020, and how their speech and mental health has been affected by coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-54632653 interesting video thanks for sharing. makes me wanna hug the young woman she seemed so nice and fragile at the same time. i never realized finishing the sentence or offering to finish the word someone is struggling with is a no no. not that i knowingly do it or even have met people with a stammer (is it the same as a stutter?). well now i know. hope you are well. |
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Post by Stammerhead on Oct 23, 2020 17:48:32 GMT
'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'Zoom quizzes, online lectures and working from home has been a challenge for all of us in 2020, but it's been even tougher for people with a stammer. They've struggled with the isolation, which meant less interaction and less chance to speak to others, and having to wear a mask, which meant they've had problems communicating when they've been in shops or out and about. For some, this has meant their speech has got worse - and for people with a stammer, that can have a direct impact on their mental health. Georgia, Will and Jack have been telling us how they've coped in 2020, and how their speech and mental health has been affected by coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-54632653 interesting video thanks for sharing. makes me wanna hug the young woman she seemed so nice and fragile at the same time. i never realized finishing the sentence or offering to finish the word someone is struggling with is a no no. not that i knowingly do it or even have met people with a stammer (is it the same as a stutter?). well now i know. hope you are well. I can understand why people want to help even though it can be annoying. A stammer and a stutter are the same thing but different countries used different words at first. A bit like "pavement" and "sidewalk".
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Post by movieliker on Oct 23, 2020 18:59:24 GMT
'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'Zoom quizzes, online lectures and working from home has been a challenge for all of us in 2020, but it's been even tougher for people with a stammer. They've struggled with the isolation, which meant less interaction and less chance to speak to others, and having to wear a mask, which meant they've had problems communicating when they've been in shops or out and about. For some, this has meant their speech has got worse - and for people with a stammer, that can have a direct impact on their mental health. Georgia, Will and Jack have been telling us how they've coped in 2020, and how their speech and mental health has been affected by coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-54632653 Does talking on the phone help? More practice without unsafe interaction. |
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Post by Stammerhead on Oct 23, 2020 22:43:02 GMT
'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'Zoom quizzes, online lectures and working from home has been a challenge for all of us in 2020, but it's been even tougher for people with a stammer. They've struggled with the isolation, which meant less interaction and less chance to speak to others, and having to wear a mask, which meant they've had problems communicating when they've been in shops or out and about. For some, this has meant their speech has got worse - and for people with a stammer, that can have a direct impact on their mental health. Georgia, Will and Jack have been telling us how they've coped in 2020, and how their speech and mental health has been affected by coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-54632653 Does talking on the phone help? More practice without unsafe interaction. This might seem strange but I used to have a huge problem with the words “good bye” when finishing a phone conversation. Even if the stammer had behaved itself during the phone call it would often give me a good slap at the end.
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Post by movieliker on Oct 23, 2020 22:50:02 GMT
Does talking on the phone help? More practice without unsafe interaction. This might seem strange but I used to have a huge problem with the words “good bye” when finishing a phone conversation. Even if the stammer had behaved itself during the phone call it would often give me a good slap at the end. Don't say, "Good bye". Just say, "Bye". Or, "Okay". |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2020 6:45:19 GMT
This is interesting because I've talked to people where wearing a mask has had the opposite affect. People who have bad teeth or bad skin or have trouble and lock confidence looking at people have been a totally different person wearing a mask. It's completely boosted their confidence.
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Post by Stammerhead on Oct 24, 2020 14:56:37 GMT
This might seem strange but I used to have a huge problem with the words “good bye” when finishing a phone conversation. Even if the stammer had behaved itself during the phone call it would often give me a good slap at the end. Don't say, "Good bye". Just say, "Bye". Or, "Okay". Using alternative words is one of the tactics used by people who stammer which often works. Unfortunately it can also add to an already stressful situation.
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Post by movieliker on Oct 24, 2020 14:59:28 GMT
Don't say, "Good bye". Just say, "Bye". Or, "Okay". Using alternative words is one of the tactics used by people who stammer which often works. Unfortunately it can also add to an already stressful situation. Sorry. Just remember, it could always be worse. You could have terminal cancer. Or be missing an arm. Be a paraplegic. Or have some horrible disfigurement. Or live in a 3rd world country with civil war and no law and order. Etc. |
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Post by Stammerhead on Oct 24, 2020 15:02:50 GMT
Using alternative words is one of the tactics used by people who stammer which often works. Unfortunately it can also add to an already stressful situation. Sorry. Just remember, it could always be worse. You could have terminal cancer. Or be missing an arm. Be a paraplegic. Or have some horrible disfigurement. Or live in a 3rd world country with civil war and no law and order. Etc. That what I say after pushing someone over in the street.
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Post by movieliker on Oct 24, 2020 15:07:18 GMT
Sorry. Just remember, it could always be worse. You could have terminal cancer. Or be missing an arm. Be a paraplegic. Or have some horrible disfigurement. Or live in a 3rd world country with civil war and no law and order. Etc. That what I say after pushing someone over in the street. That's a joke I make when something small, insignificant but aggravating happens to me, "Man, those starving kids in Ethiopia think they have it tough !!! They don't know what tough is !!!" |
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Post by lenlenlen1 on Oct 26, 2020 16:56:38 GMT
'My stammer has made 2020 more difficult'Zoom quizzes, online lectures and working from home has been a challenge for all of us in 2020, but it's been even tougher for people with a stammer. They've struggled with the isolation, which meant less interaction and less chance to speak to others, and having to wear a mask, which meant they've had problems communicating when they've been in shops or out and about. For some, this has meant their speech has got worse - and for people with a stammer, that can have a direct impact on their mental health. Georgia, Will and Jack have been telling us how they've coped in 2020, and how their speech and mental health has been affected by coronavirus lockdown and social distancing measures. www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/newsbeat-54632653 Here's what I took from all that: How the $#%& did I never realize that you stammered?! lol
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