alcohol withdrawal
"Wow! Is the only word to describe my experience to date.  I have read the side effects but my experiences have been very benign. I have had no thoughts of drinking after a multi month period of increasing usage. My side effects have been an increase in self esteem, better sleep (although my sleep cycle has changed and I actually sleep less but have deeper more restful sleep) waking more refreshed, better mood, focus and clarity.   I don't see many of these mood altering properties listed in side effects but they are real experiences for me."