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First of all, like any other addictive activity, you have to make a serious effort to stop. You have to want nothing to do with the activity, in this case, ephedra. I began using ephedra after it was reccomended to me by a GNC storeworker. After that, I began to use stacker2 and 3 products in hopes to continue the lack of hunger and constant energy. I assumed that the sweats, rapid heartbeat, nervous symptoms were due to extended activity, but they're not!!! Ephedra is a terrbile substance, as you have realized. "WEANNING IT OF WITH CAFFEINE" is NOT the answer. Caffeine is just as addictive and problematic as ephedra. It is good that you want to stop using the drug. You will be better for it.
What you have to understand is that you got yourself into this mess and now you have to get yourself out...what I mean is, consider your situation as if you had eaten too much of a bad thing. Now you need to make a lifestyle change in order to be healthy again. It's as simple as that.

Consider yourself a member of the antiephedra diet.
You say you're worried about energy? There is no getting around the fact that since you have become addicted, you will go through withdrawl. However, you need to counter those symptoms with positive actions toward your body. Exercise is a natural energy booster. Try walking for thirty minutes each day, take a yoga class, buy a yoga tape if you can't deal with others while you exercise, practice short sessions of meditation....this will get you through those peaks and valleys as you discontinue the drug.

Rember, consider caffeine a sister of ephedra. They do virtually the same thing. You need to get your body to understand that it needs to MAKE ITS OWN ENERGY, beacuse you are not going to give it a quick fix every day. It waill take some time, probably two or three weeks, but you will feel better that you are no longer hooked on a bad habit. You will feel strong and happy that you don't need it. I know, because I did it. And if the energy you want doesn't come quickly, be patient. You have been on this drug for a long, long time. It's going to take time for you to reverse your need. Best of luck. I know you can do it.
MelJoy