I have "talked" to some of the friends I have met here on SOT about my Speech Issue. For that, I am grateful to have friends who listen.
I don't know how far I would get if I had to really TALK to say what I need to convey to all of you!
The SPEECH I have acquired is very UNUSUAL to say the least! It's been going on since June, 2003. And has "worsened" with time.
I have seen my Primary Care Physician who referred me to Speech Therapy at a local hospital for an Evaluation, who in turn had me come back for a following-up visit. I got along great with her, told her of all the "emotional" & "traumatic" issues going on at the time it started & the ones that continue!
She said there was nothing she could do as this "speech problem" was nothing they were familiar with. (Meaning, generally stutterers have had the problem since childhood or they deal with stroke victims learning to speak again.)
I had been seeing a Physiatrist for Pain Management who referred me to Physical Therapy for 24 visits. While there, the Therapist said I needed to go to some sort of Speech Therapy!
In turn, I had to wait until the doctor who referred me to them, to okay another referral!!! Time is of the Essence, IMO.
Recently he referred me to yet another hospital with a Speech Therapist and I did the same thing with her---had the evaluation & follow-up with no hope of getting THIS SPEECH TO DISCONTINUE & ALLOW MY "REAL" SPEECH TO COME BACK!!!
NOW, I am in touch with a PhD of Auidology & Speech with Michigan State University! He is sending directions and paperwork for me to fill out! And next, make an appointment!!!
I feel so elated! (Is that a feeling Iyanla!) Whatever word to use that is POSITIVE -- is how I feel about it! To finally get some attention that is "right up my alley" sounds GOOD TO ME!
I did talk to this Doctor twice on the phone. He was kind! That's a positive right there!
MSU is in Lansing, our Capital!, & have to have a friend drive me there, a 2hr. drive, but I am UPBEAT that he WILL know what he is TALKING about! I do know that is an emotional stutter, that I NEVER had before & don't want to keep!!!
The stutter, which is anything that entails not talking proper, sorta'! I have acquired different dialects/accents in my talk, different tones that are not mine! He thought I was Spanish on the phone, but I am not! Although I did live with my husband's family when I was 19 that are Spanish speaking! It's quite bizarre---to hear all the accents that include lingo!
OK, I have said enough, imagine that!
I have been feeling this jubilation since Thursday & had to share it...
Thanks & Peace.
Roxanne
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