It absolutely can be positive. But it is not at all guaranteed.
Sometime it all works out. And, sometimes, you throw away what seems to be “bad” in the moment, and find yourself much worse off with your new choice.
What's the saying?
"When you hit rock bottom there is no where to go but up."
I guess my whole point is that blowing up one's life isn't always blowing up a "good life" so to speak.