For some people who stop taking an ssri or snri antidepressant, they can get a weird side effect called brain zaps. And even ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “A fast buzz in my head.” “A sudden reboot of my brain’s senses.” “It’s like an electrical current.” If ...

You're going about your day when, all of a sudden, you feel a strange, hard-to-describe sensation in your head—like an electrical bolt that seems to come out of nowhere. If you've never experienced it ...

What are brain zaps and are they harmful? A new client described brain zaps as an electrical buzz she felt in her head periodically. ''I thought I was going crazy, especially at night when it awakened ...

Phillipa Munari started antidepressants in 2003. Her doctor recommended one, she said, after she complained of feeling tired. She didn't think it helped, but she kept taking it anyway. When she ...

Don’t feel like your antidepressants are working effectively? Experiencing annoying, persistent side effects? You’re not alone. The truth is, antidepressants don’t always work — at least, not all ...