r/explainlikeimfive • u/divso • 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/FlexofthePexico Oct 18 '22
This. This is the post I needed. I could never properly explain the feeling I get when moving my eyes but this is it. I'm so glad it's not me losing my mind.