Sudden electric jolts, body zaps, brain zaps — perimenopause electric shock sensations are real and hormonal. Falling estrogen disrupts serotonin pathways, reduces GABA activity, and destabilises nerve conduction, producing brief but alarming jolt-like sensations anywhere in the body. Cathy explains the neuroscience, the SSRI discontinuation parallel, and what actually reduces frequency — including HRT, magnesium glycinate, and sleep.