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Spitting saliva as you speak can be an embarrassing problem, but it is reversible. This article provides some ideas on how to reduce the possibility of this happening.
Things You Should Know
- Take a moment to swallow before you speak.
- Speak at a slower pace.
- Practice speaking in front of the mirror.
Steps
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Practice in front of a mirror. This also helps with conquering lisps, stuttering, and most other speech problems. [1] X Research source
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Tell yourself you are going to fix the problem. Self motivation is big in this. [2] X Research source
- Saying affirmations loudly and hearing them has a powerful impact. [3] X Research source
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Always swallow before you speak. This almost always eliminates most of the problem. [4] X Research source
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Always be confident ! Being confident and believing in yourself is the key to getting over any problem (except overconfidence). [6] X Research source
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- Don't eat foods while speaking because your body produces saliva to break your food down. [7] X Trustworthy Source Science Direct Online archive of peer-reviewed research on scientific, technical and medical topics Go to sourceThanks
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Things You'll Need
- A mirror
References
- ↑ https://www.asha.org/PRPSpecificTopic.aspx?folderid=8589935321§ion=Treatment
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201201/personal-growth-motivation-the-drive-change
- ↑ https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/affirmations.htm
- ↑ https://www.therabreath.com/articles/oral-care-tips-and-advice/how-to-avoid-spitting-when-talking/
- ↑ https://www.therabreath.com/articles/oral-care-tips-and-advice/how-to-avoid-spitting-when-talking/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thicken-your-skin/201509/the-essence-confidence
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224417300092
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