It is nice not having the demons lurking, skulking about and hiding behind doors so they can jump out at you, suddenly when you're all unaware and not expecting them. The startle response and hyperawareness goes way down. It's a little like being a slob and cleaning up your living space, getting it all neat and clean and comfortable. Doesn't change what you do, but does change how you think and feel about yourself and that helps you change what you do, if you want. You just have more choices, aren't so concerned with avoiding the mess anymore.