depression from caffeine withdrawal

[Angelpug]

I'm double posting: I wrote about this on the addictions forum, too. I'm getting ready to give up coffee. I have a severe addiction, tried twice so far to kick it, back for the third time.
The reason I'm writing here is what's undermined me every time is an overwhelming depression, a "I don't want to live" sort of depression.
I am on medication for depression and I find it essential, but this depression overpowers it.
Has anyone had such an experience, withdrawing off a substance and a depression kicking in?
I'm a recovering alcoholic and smoker, so I've gone through cold turkey abstinence, but neither time was this kind of depression a problem.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

[tabekat]

caffeine cage

I don't know if there is a physical connection between depression and caffeine, but I do know, mentally, it was darn hard to give up my coffee!

That was harder for me than giving up all the rest. And I didn't like giving up equal either. I really felt annoyed about it for quite some time. Of course my resistence was just an indication oh how addicted I was to it! It was hard at first. But within 2 weeks I felt fine.

Now that I no longer crave it, I can say I am much better off without it. It gave me a false lift then dumped me. Who needs food, beverages (or men) like that? heh, heh...

I prefer substances that keep me on an even keel now.

It is wonderful that you plan to give it up - later you will be glad you did.

I won't insult you by pretending I know what will get you through the depression. When I'm in that black forest nothing and no-one can reach me. But it seems logical to presume the depression won't last - so hang in there and remember you are doing something very loving for yourself.

[Angelpug]

Thanks Tabekat, for your encouragement.