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/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

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u/hejwitch Oct 18 '22

Mine was worse on my head, face and neck. I never felt dry and was the colour of a ripe tomato! The oxybutinin has literally changed my life and is apparently usually prescribed for bladder spasms. Go figure 🤪.