We have learned that all of this was wrong. It felt so good finally to stop. Some people do experience discomfort during withdrawal, and life does not automatically turn into a rose garden. If you are a very heavy drinker or user, you may need medical care during the first day or two after stopping. But even a bad day is a victory when you end it clean and sober.
Many people experience a period of spontaneous euphoria when they stop using.
Life sober has all the colors, tastes, smells, sounds and textures. But after only a few months of abstinence, they commonly find that many of these problems disappear of their own accord. The remaining problems, if any, then gradually become more manageable. After we achieve a stable sobriety, we can confront our inner demons and stitch up the scars in our soul. Getting sober is a skill that almost anyone can learn.