I lost about 40 lbs pretty quick. Stress an anxiety levels decreased. No more holes punched the wall from drunken anger. Also getting sober shows you exactly who your real friends are. A LOT people I used to hang out with we had only alcohol in common. Also you stop maturing emotionally while intoxicated all the time. You get in this state of arrested development and selfishness. Nothing but me me me always. That has changed. I get a kick out of making others smile or helping others. That's where a lot of the joy of living is. Service to others. It's a game I play during the day to just be aware of my surroundings and looking for opportunities to help others. Something that would have never crossed my mind in my inebriated state of mind. Simple things like offering to take somebody's shopping cart back to the store after they load their stuff in their car. Helping people with money when they are short on cash in line somewhere. Just being aware and doing little things brings a surprising sort of contentedness to life. Also observe the people buying beer or liquor in the shops. Observe their demeanor and attitude, recognizing aspects of yourself that is no longer part of your life. Alcoholics have a thinking problem. The selfishness of my former self was just disgusting. How I wasn't killed or arrested, I have no idea. Guardian Angel protecting me for sure. SO many times I was inches from death but too drunk and stupid to know better.