I suffer from panic disorder and need to give up caffeine? Help?

I suffer from GAD ( Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and I know caffeine is a big factor. I know I cannot quit cold turkey, as I need to avoid the depression associated with that. But I know folks have given up caffeine and been successful. I drink about 3 cups of coffee a day, and at least 4 Diet Cokes. Any suggestions how to do this with minimal withdrawal symptoms. I would be much appreciative….I could also use the support. I cannot take herbal supplements because they really make me insane!

is super hard. I gave up diet sodas years ago…..because they help to keep you FAT!!! They are just bad for you.. .then I quit smoking after 26 years…..because I thought I was having a stroke(the palpitations turned out to be menopause) then as I got older I decided 3-5 cups of coffee a day was going to end up not being good on my heart. .too many people in my family had heart problems. .that was so hard……………. .OMG….I love my coffee. I went to HENRY’s(a health food store) and they had tons of DECAF. .so I started buying really good ones. .like chochlate raspberry(the one I am drinking now) and some really good LITE creamers. .its still hard. .but its been 5 years…I just can’t take the BUZZ anymore.
I was always the person who always said I am not going to give up ________________ just because of what MIGHT happen… .but when I sat down and put it into perspective of how it was affecting my life NOW… .that really helped. You have an illness that is aggitated by CAFFIENE.. .make sure you understand that….Would you reather be nervous, strung out…??? or have that coffee??? There are alot of great addiction books……I know alot of them lean toward drug useage, but addiction is addiction no matter what it is….I have a real aversion to DEATH!!!! so giving up stuff in order to NOT reach the goal. .of dying is basically a no brainer.. .at least for me.
I lost almost 200 lbs(my myself) and have kept it off for 24 years
I quit smoking after 26 years(its been 7 years now)
No caffiene for 5 years now
No soda for 15 years
You can do this!!!! Make a mental contract with yourself……………….

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