Things are on an upward arc again. I hadn't realized one of my herbal teas also had caffeine in the form of black tea. Oh well, I tapered off. I also stopped my roasted cocoa beans coffee substitute, just in case. Still having a small square of dark chocolate after dinner...

But with all caffeine ditched, things have gotten unstuck and I'm sleeping well again, and even feeling a little more energetic. Husband says I've got more color in my face and I came home after work & grocery shopping without feeling completely wiped out.