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Anyone had long term brain zaps or vibrating sensations in the head?

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ForeverDelayedEpiphany · 22/04/2026 13:03

Brain zaps - the frequency of them isn't really bad (once every couple of weeks when I'm trying to sleep), but the feeling that my brain is actually vibrating inside my head is absolutely awful. 😖😵‍💫

I think the off label antipsychotic prescribed for severe insomnia and anxiety after a head injury and post concussion syndrome a decade ago is most likely to be the culprit (which also gave me the movement disorder tardive dyskinesia too, stupid medicine!)

Anyone ever had brain zaps or vibrating inside the head for this long?! It's not something I worry about too much compared to my other movement disorder symptoms but it's bloody irritating at times.

Any top tips?

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catshatsandchats · 22/04/2026 13:10

I've only had it when I've missed my antidepressant medication or stopped taking it. It's very unpleasant though!

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