Why am I suddenly stumbling over my words?

Fatigue, Stress or Anxiety

Sometimes social anxiety can result in a dry mouth and stumbling over your words when speaking with other people causing you to struggle to talk or freeze up. Simply being tired or fatigued can make it hard to think of the right words.

Why do I struggle to get my words out sometimes?

People with expressive aphasia may have some of the following signs and symptoms: slow and halting speech – with difficulty constructing a sentence. struggling to get certain words out – such as the names of objects, places or people. only using basic nouns and verbs – for example, "want drink" or "go town today"

Is stumbling over words normal?

It's normal to stumble over a word or two every once in a while. Dysfluency becomes a speech problem, though, when it gets in the way of everyday talking and is noticeable to other people. A person may have a tough time getting thoughts out. It also can cause embarrassment or frustration.

Why do I run out of words while talking?

When you have a fluency disorder it means that you have trouble speaking in a fluid, or flowing, way. You may say the whole word or parts of the word more than once, or pause awkwardly between words. This is known as stuttering. You may speak fast and jam words together, or say "uh" often.

Can aphasia come on suddenly?

Aphasia usually happens suddenly after a stroke or a head injury. But it can also come on gradually from a slow-growing brain tumor or a disease that causes progressive, permanent damage (degenerative). The severity of aphasia depends on a number of things, including the cause and the extent of the brain damage.

How to Stop Tripping Over Your Words When You Speak

How do I stop tripping over words?

Slow down your speech

You're more likely to trip over your words if you're rushing to get everything out. You can counteract this by consciously slowing down: Before you start speaking, take a moment to think about what you want to say and then stick to it, rather than trying to put your thoughts together on the fly.

Can stress and anxiety cause speech problems?

Anxiety, especially if it crops up when you're in front of a lot of people, can lead to dry mouth, stumbling over your words, and more troubles that can get in the way of speaking. It's OK to be nervous.

Can stress and anxiety cause aphasia?

People with PPA can experience many different types of language symptoms. In many instances, the person with PPA may be the first to note that something is wrong and the complaints may initially be attributed to stress or anxiety.

Can you have aphasia without having a stroke?

Aphasia can affect anyone who has damage to the areas of the brain that control your ability to speak or understand other people speaking. It's more common in middle-aged and older adults — especially because of conditions like stroke — but it can also happen at any age.

What are the 3 types of aphasia?

The three kinds of aphasia are Broca's aphasia, Wernicke's aphasia, and global aphasia. All three interfere with your ability to speak and/or understand language.

Why do I struggle to articulate myself?

Often, when you're struggling to articulate your thoughts, the habit is to speed up in speech because you're nervous. The trick is to slow down. A digital voice recorder that can offer variable speed playback will make it easier for you to record yourself reading text for a minute.