An Opinion is only an opinion until...

Trauma Recovery Anonymous · Sep 11, 2026 · 20m

An opinion is only an opinion until the recipient adds substance to it.

When a mental health professional on meeting you for the first time, gives their opinion of what your problem might be, at that point, that is their opinion, they might be wrong.

It is solely down to you as to whether you accept that opinion as your truth or you reject it.

If you accept it as your truth and their opinion is that you have a mental disorder; for instance lets suggest Depression or PTSD. Only when you buy into this opinion does it gain substance and traction. It's only when you, not at your best, decide that…