When It Is Used
Use it for OCD uncertainty triggers where the aim is to remain exposed to uncertainty without resolving the fear through reassurance, checking, rumination, or other rituals.
May or May Not (MOMN) Statements
May or May Not (MOMN) Statements is an OCD ERP scripting tool for practitioners working with clients triggered by intrusive thoughts and mental rituals. It helps the client use a brief uncertainty-facing response that keeps the feared possibility open without moving into reassurance, checking, rumination, or other compulsions.
Draft a sample MOMN statement, preview the client card, and see what is saved for use in practice.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
What It Captures
The tool captures the target uncertainty, the MOMN phrase or phrases, response-prevention rules, and optional notes about use.
Important Limits
It does not provide reassurance answers, probability estimates, fear interpretations, or broader imaginal exposure narratives.
Does this tool answer whether the feared outcome is likely?
No. It keeps the uncertainty open and does not provide probability estimates or reassurance.
Can it be used outside planned ERP practice?
Yes. The supported use contexts are planned ERP, trigger-time use, or both.
Can the client change the assigned statement later?
The client may suggest wording before approval, but the practitioner controls the ready statement so the exposure meaning is not changed without review.
What if the phrase becomes rumination?
The practitioner can review use and revise the wording or response-prevention instructions.