"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 ...

Medically reviewed by Melissa Bronstein, LICSW Key Takeaways Brain zaps are brief, electric shock sensations in the head often linked to stopping antidepressants. These sensations are not harmful ...

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 ...