The theory of the cure of Stammering or Stuttering

There have been several theories regarding the cause of stuttering but nothing can be said for certain. At one point it was believed that it is the epiglottis (That small flap of elastic cartilage at the back of your tongue) which swells up and resists speech. Over time I realised that it did not involve any physical deformity. There was something else which was wrong, and it was in the mind.

Usually the first step to any permanent cure is a correct diagnosis.

However, everyone around the world agrees that stuttering carries with it an immense emotional baggage. The actual problem is only at the tip of the iceberg,while the root cause lies within the person’s inner self.  It is this which needs to be addressed. Feelings of fear, anger, guilt, frustration and embarrassment are almost always associated with stuttering. At times it gives rise to side effects like flicking of the eyes, stamping of the feet, or loss of eye contact while trying to emphasize a word or syllable to get it out.

Public perception plays a major role in our lives. Sadly, since most people do not suffer from this habit, it has always been a topic of public ridicule and humour. How often do we see a comedian in a movie stuttering out words and people laughing at him? This is as sad as laughing at a midget. It is just a way of feeling good about something over which you had no control ever. Moreover, the sad part is when these victims come to the ones they love looking for a way out, more often than not they are misunderstood.

Many people who stutter report a high emotional cost, including jobs or promotions not received, as well as relationships broken or not pursued. To understand the Theory behind the cure, it is important to understand the underlying reason.

It also carries on like a chain reaction like any other negative emotion. Creation of tension within leads to increased stuttering.  With time, the effect of negative self confidence may become permanent. Many perceive stutterers as less intelligent due to their lack of fluency. A person who stutters may project his or her attitudes onto others, believing that they think he or she is nervous or stupid. Such negative feelings and attitudes may need to be a major focus of a treatment program.

If people who stammer are shown genuine love and care, that itself would be the best medicine to get them out of their misery.