Don't let the misconceptions of mental illness stigmatize your wardrobe: 5 chic ways to accessorize and winterize this season's "fads." Which trendy disorder are YOU?

The American Psychological Association, the National Institute of Mental Health, the Mayo Clinic and the World Health Organization maintain that bipolar and other mood disorders are mental illnesses of chronic, unprecedented shifts of mood, energy and functioning. 

But what do they know, really? Thankfully, someone in the media with more  credibility is able to set the world straight!

Tom Sullivan, a FOX News radio personality, hosts a daily three hour radio talk show in Sacramento, California. His degrees in business and accounting vicariously attribute Sullivan a higher level of medical knowledge and authority than licensed physicians.

On January 28th, Sullivan educated his listeners by affirming that bipolar disorder is "something made up by the mental health business." Sullivan's humble, professional regard seriously just can't even with "why we have to create these new illnesses." 

According to Sullivan, who was “very skeptical” of a caller’s personal experiences with manic-depression, bipolar is “like the latest fad.” Therefore, mood disorders do not constitute as a disability because the last time he checked, “everybody and their brother is getting diagnosed with bipolar." 

The website link for this informative program, (AUDIO) Bipolar Woman Says She DESERVES Disability Benefits. Tom Tells Her She’s WRONG!, is accompanied the the below image (sad-woman.jpg):

However, this "sad woman" wearing a pink robe, holding a remote control and sipping on a fine-china tea set is offensive and where I draw the line--Tom is WRONG when it comes to fads!  

Don't want to spend all of that time and money on  prescription medication? There are many alternative treatment options that allow you to stay in-touch, by being in-style!

Just because your ("alleged") mental illness is a stigma, doesn't mean your wardrobe has to be! I'm here to educate you with FIVE of this season's hottest accessories to winterize your trendy diagnosis! 

1. Wear a baggy sweater

Baggy sweaters are so chic and super comfy and most likely on the floor of your bedroom (you’re probably just lazy, remember?!?!)

2. Layer, Layer, Layer !!!

If your outfits are anything like your anxieties, the layers speak for themselves!

3. Add a structured jacket

It’s probably the only structure you have! 

4. Beanies!

What's even the point of showering, anyway? It’s easier to just wear a beanie to cover up your unwashed, unbrushed hair. Plus, when overwhelmed, you can pull it down over your head!

5. Your bed comforter 

When moving is difficult and life is ominous, it's better to just stay in bed and curl into a tiny ball at the foot of your comforter. It's basically a poncho that says, "I'm chic!" and "I need help!"

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Why let the health industries be the only ones to capitalize on this winter's medical trends? Just because you feel unstable, doesn't mean you have to look that way!   Which mental illness are YOU? Find out by taking the screening here or visit the TCU Counseling and Mental Health Center for more information!