One really, really big thing I've noticed (and for which I'm grateful), is that I don't feel cut off from life/people anymore. Now, instead of wanting to get to the buzz at a social event, I find myself relating to the people. I find myself caring about others, rather than just worrying who saw me take that extra glass of wine or heard me slur a word. I'm really there, in the present moment, and that is liberating in its own way. I have more confidence and I'm sure I give off a totally different kind of energy.