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From: Gary J. Rentschler
Date: 09 Oct 2009
Time: 10:51:49 -0500
Remote Name: 165.190.57.240
My personal experience has been that slowing my speech DOES serve to slow my "motor" down. For example, at the beginning of making a speech, I intentional speak at a rates significantly slower than is my habit. As I listen to myself at the beginning of a presentation, I hear a slow, relaxed voice which is very soothing. The slow rate is in contrast with how fast my mind is racing because I'm anxious, but by focusing on the soothing aspects and letting my tension go, I become more relaxed and confident. I see slow rate as a tool rather than an avoidance. Unlike Mike, the more I think about stuttering and the speaking process, the more confident and controlled I become. But I recognize that people can react in different ways. Regards, Gary