The formal study of psychology is a fairly young field in the scope of history. Throughout time, as people struggled with emotional or psychological issues, they were seen as demonized, crazy, or some other culturally relevant term that would deem them an outcast. As this field continues to be refined through thorough scientific study and developments in technology, genetics, and brain mapping, we are learning more about the diagnoses and treatment of the various mental disorders.

There may be no disorder that is more challenging to understand and to live through than bipolar (what was previously know as manic-depressive). Without getting into too much detail as to the various specifics, bipolar is a condition where an individual experiences periods of debilitating depression and abnormally elevated (manic or hypomanic) states, which interferes with daily functioning. Because of the varied emotional intensity that a person endures with bipolar, it is often difficult to diagnose correctly, and even more difficult to find the correct balance of mood stabilizing medications.

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My son has joined the wide world of competitive sports. As our family entered this period with excitement, I also recognized that we have just entered a very long road that may not have an end for another dozen years!

We’ve all heard about “those” sports parents. You know the ones - parents who throw fits or fists, who yell at refs, their own kids, other kids, other parents, the vending guys. Here are a few reminders that I picked up on while watching my son play:

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