Maybe, Maybe Not

Many people will reply with, “Maybe, maybe not” if you’re seeking reassurance. But those are words to live by. You don’t actually say it every single time or else that’d become a compulsion and it would also be impossible. You have to live by the statement “maybe, maybe not” by accepting the uncertainty of life and whatever your OCD is demanding of you. It will take time to get used to but you will get there eventually if you live by that statement. Everyone has to eventually—or else their life will be quite difficult—even if they don’t have OCD.

Baby J

21d ago

True

Pennyroyal

21d ago

Oh wow. That clears it up very well Nica. It makes so much sense now. Wait. Are you a therapist? Because your advice is so deep and beautiful!

Nica

21d ago

No, I’ve been recovered from all my mental illnesses for 3 years and been through it all myself.

Pennyroyal

21d ago

@Nica Oh. But you should become a therapist! I’d love to have you as mine if you were!

Nica

21d ago

@Pennyroyal Why thank you 😁 It’s not what I’d want to do though due to having too many mental illnesss and being really sensitive. It’d weigh on me eventually.

mikehowl

21d ago

Really, maybe or maybe not can become a compulsion if you use this everytime?

mikehowl

21d ago

Sorry I am a little cofused by this post haha. I do want to understand what you mean!

Nica

21d ago

Yes, if you say it every single time or most of tjge time and you’re giving yourself comfort by saying it, it’s either a reassurance measure or a compulsion. Especially when, if you don’t say it, you become stressed out or upset.

Nica

21d ago

@Nica The*

mikehowl

21d ago

@Nica Ohh I think I understand now! You LIVE by it like it is a motto, not just say it?

Nica

21d ago

@mikehowl Yes indeedy!

mikehowl

21d ago

@Nica Thank you!