If muscle stiffness is making it hard for you to speak, medications might help. Your speech therapist might also suggest:
- Exercises to strengthen or relax your vocal cords or improve how you move your jaw, tongue, and lips
- Strategies other than speech that can help you communicate with others. You might focus on using shorter words and phrases or ways to simplify words, sentences, or sounds.
- Practice controlling your breath. It can help you speak longer sentences in one breath or accent specific words.
There are other ways to manage your speech problems, too:
- Don’t feel rushed or pressured when you’re trying to talk. If you feel comfortable, it may help to let the other person know you have a speech problem.
- Try to talk with someone face-to-face whenever possible. Your facial expressions and gestures can help you get your point across.
- If a conversation goes on too long, ask if you can take a break.
- Try to relax. If you can keep a positive attitude, it might put you and the other person at ease so you won’t feel anxious about understanding each other.
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