Brain on fire

About “Brain on fire”

Susannah Cahalan's 2012 autobiography details her struggle with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, a rare brain disorder. She wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the past month, during which she experienced violent episodes and delusions. Doctors initially misdiagnosed her, suggesting she had "partied too much" or suffered from schizoaffective disorder. Her correct diagnosis came after persistent symptoms and further testing. The book also describes her life after recovery, including her emotional reaction to watching videotapes of her psychotic behavior while hospitalized.