How to Stay Sober on New Year’s Eve – A Guide for Those in Early Recovery

Are you wondering how you will get through your first New Year’s Eve without drinking or drugs? These suggestions, based on my years of experience with people in early sobriety, may help you.. It is important to plan ahead of time for the holidays, because, like the proverb goes, “If you fail to plan, you … More How to Stay Sober on New Year’s Eve – A Guide for Those in Early Recovery

The Challenge: How an Exercise Program Changed Me

by Chris S., a Psych Choices client Exactly 51 days ago I decided that I would begin to work out again after about 2 months of barely exercising at all.  During those 2 months I felt a lack of motivation and a lack of a good reason to exercise.  After watching a motivating YouTube video … More The Challenge: How an Exercise Program Changed Me

Why People Gain Weight, and What To Do About It

It’s well known that obesity is epidemic in this country.  Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be much agreement about its causes and cures. While it might seem obvious that overeating causes overweight, a recent article in the New York Times (Always Hungry? Here’s Why) explains that one reason people overeat is because they are overweight.  Once … More Why People Gain Weight, and What To Do About It