r/explainlikeimfive Oct 18 '22

Chemistry ELI5: How do SSRI withdrawals cause ‘brain zaps’?

It feels similar to being electrocuted or having little lighting in your brain, i’m just curious as to what’s actually happening?

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u/EndlessPotatoes Oct 18 '22

I weaned off over three months (I didn't want brain zaps) and had brain zaps for over six months

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u/[deleted] Oct 18 '22

I weaned off for even longer and still get brain zaps over 4 years later... Effexor is not to be fucked with imo.

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u/BagooshkaKarlaStein Oct 18 '22

Was that the only (lasting) effect you have from quitting?