- User type
- Member advocate
- Date posted
- 2y
How can I sit with uncertainty?
It can feel impossible to sit with uncertainty especially when you are having intrusive thoughts telling you to 'figure something out.' I know how easy it can be to get sucked into OCD's rabbithole and do compulsion after compulsion looking for certainty. Practicing sitting with uncertainty is not easy but it is so worth it. Responding to intrusive thoughts with phrases such as "maybe, maybe not" or even agreeing with intrusive thoughts can be extremely helpful. By not engaging with the thoughts and instead choosing uncertainty, we stop the OCD cycle. Give it a try!