Brain zaps outta nowhere. Like every step. Please help guys. Thanks

[Matticus1983]

So for the past week and a half I've been having brain zaps without antidepressant withdrawal of any kind. The only changes I see are an uptake in Klonopin by.5 mg and an extra cup of coffee in the afternoons. It's terrible, kinda scary and at times I can't even turn my head or walk without having them. I've had a sinus infection for the past couple weeks as well. Could that be causing this. I'm just dumb dumbfounded. Please help.!

 

[E.B]

Ive posted on here how I've had them with no change whatsoever in my med. I also notice how there have been times when its extra noticeable if i have a cold or flu.

Edit...i just saw you said you've had a sinus infection! There you go!. Should of read it all first. Yes, that is culprit.

 

[Matticus1983]

Thanks E.B!!!

 

[MATD]

Unless you are drinking decaf, get rid of the caffeine. It does exacerbate anxiety symptoms. Why compound the problem? Brain zaps are common in anxiety disorder. Could you clarify your statement about “without antidepressant withdrawal”? Did you stop taking an antidepressant or are you saying you did not stop taking it? Your sinus infection could be the culprit, but many people experience them without any reason. The problem is the overload of hormones, adrenaline and cortisol, which is what causes the physical anxiety symptoms. Your brain is on overload, your body is producing these hormones faster than it can eliminate them. If you are interested, I can recommend a couple excellent resources for anxiety self help.