"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 may have experienced total fatigue and blamed whatever the cause—poor sleep, a busy day at work—as the reason you felt your energy was "zapped." The term is figurative. However, some people feel ...

Brain zaps, also known as “brain shakes,” “brain shocks,” “brain flips,” or “brain shivers,” are sensations you may feel when stopping selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The cause is ...

Brain zaps are brief episodes that feel like electrical or buzzing sensations in the head, which may be perceived as coming from the brain. These episodes are not dangerous. They have been given the ...