How do SSRI withdrawals cause ‘brain zaps’?

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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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Had them with both Effexor and Viibryd (sp?). I stopped anti-depressants for years because I couldn’t seem to find one that didn’t have absolutely terrible and/or debilitating side effects. Been on Wellbutrin for a few 6 months now, and the side effects are mild and I actually feel like a functional human being for the first time in forever.

Anyway, brain zaps were the absolute worst side effect. If you’ve never experienced them, it’s difficult to even describe it.

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