Does nervousness or anxiety cause stuttering?

People who stutter are not atypically nervous or anxious, nor is nervousness or anxiety the cause of stuttering. Nervousness and anxiety can exacerbate many things we experience, especially if it is perceive it in a negative or stigmatized light.

People who stutter can be at their most relaxed state, and still stutter on every word.

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