By: Anna Shapiro ~Guest Writer~ I spent years believing that there was something tragically beautiful about my various mental illnesses. I believed this because our generation has taken serious disorders and turned them into trendy accessories and artsy Tumblr posts. Reflect for a moment: How many times have you said that you were “so OCD” about keeping your class notes organized? How many times have you claimed that your mom was “so bipolar” for sending you an angry text message? Have you ever confused your spring break diet with an eating disorder? Have you ever laughed about the fact that … Continue reading Mental illnesses are not trends that fall in and out