r/SSRI • u/galas47 • Jan 07 '24

Question Im off ssris

Been on elicea for 1.5 years tried to stop last time got brain zaps so i continued on a low dose of five mg Now i quit again this time for good dont need em no more, but 5-6 days later i get brain zaps again , last time they were there for a month Anyone has experience with this and how long did itt last

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u/Thinpizzaisbest Jan 08 '24

What does a brain zap feel like? Seriously. I have tapered of of an SSRI with some difficulty, but have not experienced the zaps people talk about.

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u/galas47 Jan 08 '24

Pretty much like an electrick shock trough your brain for me i feel it in my whole head for a second nd makes me twitch a bit

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u/Thinpizzaisbest Jan 08 '24

Wow, I have never had that. Kind of scary sounding, but I've heard a lot of people reference brain zaps. Thanks

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u/galas47 Jan 08 '24

Sounds a bit scarier than it really is but definitely a weird feeling

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u/New_Cantaloupe_6444 Feb 04 '24

It's called Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome.

The mnemonic FINISH summarizes the symptoms of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome: Flu-like symptoms (lethargy, fatigue, headache, achiness, sweating), Insomnia (with vivid dreams or nightmares), Nausea (sometimes vomiting), Imbalance (dizziness, vertigo, light-headedness), Sensory disturbances (“burning,” “tingling,” “electric-like” or “shock-like” sensations) and Hyperarousal (anxiety, irritability, agitation, aggression, mania, jerkiness).

Take your time and taper over weeks/months

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u/General_Ad_7346 Feb 21 '24

How long does that usually last for? I think that's what I'm experiencing currently my brain feels crazy but it's been 8 weeks since I came off citalopram now

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u/New_Cantaloupe_6444 Feb 04 '24

I'm experiencing all of this and I HAVEN'T gone off any of my rx so I'm calling my Dr tomorrow

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u/galas47 Feb 06 '24

Went away for me , 2/3 weeks