For me, being brave enough to attempt a drastic dietary change, even when I didn't believe it possible, combined with safe forms of caffeine, and amino acid therapy, all in the same window, it helped...

I still get that "low" feeling, then crave the feeling of energy/buzz, etc. I'm working on improving my sleep again, and listening to lots of loud angry music on headphones...but it's a constant struggle.

For me, I had to convince myself that "chasing the buzz" was just another form of addiction. It was the only thing that really helped me get past it at all... It hurts, to put myself in that place, but it helped to put me in the place of actually seeking out professional help, too...

Good luck.

P.S. I love food too, and dreaming of all the creamy decadent lovely crunchy sweet and salty foods makes my mouth water even now...but food is fuel. I'm the one who started using it to fill in the missing parts of my life... (hugs)