Thanks for taking the time to give such a thoughtful and interesting reply. You’re right about brain chemistry, in a different way. Six weeks ago I stopped drinking coffee. I was drinking 4–6 cups a day. Three days after quitting it was like I had been drinking poison for 2 years and was now free of it. I no longer have those bleak feelings. I’ve been wanting to write a story about it but wanted to wait until I’m sure this isn’t some coincidence. After six weeks, I’m very confident. I don’t know if there was pesticide in my coffee or if I had formed a coffee intolerance. I’m drinking just as much tea (mostly green) and feel fine, more than fine. I even feel, like 40 years old! HAHA Again, thanks! I need to write that follow-up!