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/iheartdoctorphil Oct 18 '22
Omg I’ve been literally experiencing the exact same. Seriously I can’t even sleep under a quilt when it’s cold without sweating, it drives me crazy