What Does Brain Zap Feel Like?
You Might Also Hear Them Referred to as “Brain Zaps, ” “Brain Shocks, ” “Brain Flips, ” or “Brain Shivers. ” They're Often Described as Feeling Like Brief...
You might also hear them referred to as “brain zaps,” “brain shocks,” “brain flips,” or “brain shivers.” They're often described as feeling like brief electric jolts to the head that sometimes radiate to other body parts. Others describe it as feeling like the brain is briefly shivering.
What are the symptoms of brain zaps?
In a study that surveyed people who were experiencing brain zaps, people described them as:
- a brief, electrical shock-like feeling in the brain.
- a short period of blacking out or losing consciousness.
- dizziness or vertigo.
- a zap paired with a buzzing sound.
- “hearing their eyes move”
- feeling disoriented (a “brain blink”)
How long do brain zaps last?
Duration. Most cases of discontinuation syndrome may last between one and four weeks and resolve on their own. Occasionally symptoms can last up to one year. They typically resolve within a day of restoring the medication.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
