From The Childhood Have Stammering Problem. How To Resolve?
From the childhood have stammering problem, can you please suggest how is resolved
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Stammering is common in childhood but in some cases it can continue to manifest in adulthood. You are 24 year old male and are having stammering problem.
For proper management we should proceed step by step.
First of all any anatomical cause of stammering should be ruled out. Tongue tie is a common reason in stammering. Check if there is any fusion below your tongue. In most cases it comes normal.
Other reason is abnormal speech development. For proper management the help of a trained speech therapist should be taken. Fluency therapy help in correcting the stammering and improves the confidence.
One common reason seen is some form of anxiety disorder. Underlying anxiety and some psychological stress result in development of stammering in childhood. As a child start to stammer then with time he loses the confidence and this result in further increase in anxiety and ultimately more and more stammering.
Now coming to management.
- Consult a Speech Therapist for speech fluency shaping, fluency modification methods. These methods use speech mechanics to improve the condition.
- In most of adults the defect lie in some psychological stress. Psychotherapy start with self acceptance of problem then proceed to check attitude of individual towards his problem and followed by anxiety reduction.
- Anxiety reduction can be achieved by Relaxation Exercises like Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercises, Breathing Exercises, Yoga. These techniques result in improvement in confidence and decrease anxiety.
Medicines like Propranolol, low dose benzodiazepines help to improve condition in social condition. These will improve your confidence and will decrease the anxiety.
SSRIs help to correct any underlying stress and anxiety. You can consult a Psychiatrist for detailed prescription.
The problem of stammering lie in brain in most of individuals and it can be corrected if properly attended.
Hope this helps you, if you have more queries you can ask again.
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