One thing they don't tell you (or perhaps know) about antidepressants is that you can and likely will continue to have the brain zaps later, even when you've stopped taking them for a while-- I'm talking months later. Not that antidepressants don't work- they can, and do. But just something to be prepared for.

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I've been having brain zaps for about a week now and just generally not feeling right. Sometimes my heart feels a bit heavy and worn out. Tinnitus acting up. So despite really wanting to get things done today, I'm having to pump the brakes. I've been lying in bed a couple extra hours after a light workout this morning. I can feel brain zaps waiting in the wings and I'm trying to stave then off. This is not the day I had planned but I guess it's the day I'm going to have.
#brainzaps #fatigue

And, if you are recovering from benzodiazepine dependence, brain zaps should improve with time.

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The causes of brain zaps include stopping an SSRI or benzodiazepine suddenly, or too quickly.

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I stopped taking benzos months ago, so why do I get brain zaps and brain buzzing?

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Additionally, taking a psych drug consistently may also cause brain zaps or head zaps, as a side effect.

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There are people who, as part of the protracted benzo withdrawal, experience brain zap symptoms.

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