The next common trait of PWS is guilt. The person may feel that he or she is continuing to stutter because of something that he or she did not do. Many people give advice like slow down, making the person who stutters feel as if he or she is responsible for his or her own stuttering. Guilt can also stem from the person who stutters feeling as if they are taking up the listener's time. Anxiety about speaking is the next personality characteristic that many PWS share.
Anxiety can come from the reactions that persons who stutter experiences every time they stutter.
The final personality trait that many PWS share is a feeling of loss of control. The person who stutters feels like the locus of control is outside of themselves. All of these characteristics are common in PWS but not necessarily present in all cases. These changes in self-concept and personality are often due to the reactions of listeners. The reactions and feelings of parents, friends and other listeners can determine how a person who stutters will feel about him or herself.