@betsyjane
Hi there,
Would you mind sharing your tapering schedule with us. To try and answer your question with limited information I’d say no, it’s not normal but there are variables that must be taken into account. Most people, in my opinion try stopping too quickly. I find that odd because some people take it for 10-30+ years, but want off it immediately or within a couple to a few months. So it depends on your original dose, the length of time you’ve been taking it and the rate of each taper. Doctors often suggest lowering by 50%. I haven’t yet heard of anyone getting off this medication using a 50% taper schedule. I personally believe it’s not only irresponsible but dangerous.
Wishing you luck,
Jake

@betsyjane
Looking back through some of these posts, folks who experienced brain zaps found relief by cutting back on caffeine and sugar, taking Ben*dryl and reducing stress. One person mentioned Disipal, an anticholinergic that prevents the activity of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. Others believe omega-3s will help the brain heal. While it is unclear how omega-3s help brain zaps, many people have documented significant reductions in the frequency and number of zaps they experience during withdrawal when they supplement with omega-3s.