Brain On Fire

Discover the compelling journey of survival and self-discovery in 'Brain on Fire', a groundbreaking memoir by Susannah Cahalan. This gripping account chronicles the true story of a healthy 24-year-old journalist whose life was turned upside down by a mysterious illness that took her to the brink of madness. Experience the harrowing moments as she confronts acute psychosis, terrifying hallucinations, and a desperate search for a diagnosis. With each page, you’ll delve into the struggles of mental health, the flaws in our understanding of psychiatric disorders, and the innovative medical breakthroughs that can emerge from adversity. Cahalan's narrative not only unveils the personal terror she faced but also shines light on the importance of awareness around autoimmune diseases that can affect the brain. This B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK, features 288 pages of insightful storytelling that captivates readers seeking to understand the mind's complexities. If you're interested in mental health, personal memoirs, or the intersection of medicine and human experience, 'Brain on Fire' is a must-read. Equip yourself with knowledge about mental illness and inspire others by sharing Susannah's remarkable story. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase, with delivery within 10 days. Immerse yourself in this extraordinary tale of resilience.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141975344
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288


Description:
Brain on Fire is the stunning debut from journalist and author Susannah Cahalan, recounting the real-life horror story of how a sudden and mysterious illness put her on descent into a madness for which there seemed to be no cure
'My first serious blackout marked the line between sanity and insanity. Though I would have moments of lucidity over the coming days and weeks, I would never again be the same person ...'
Susannah Cahalan was a happy, clever, healthy twenty-four-year old. Then one day she woke up in hospital, with no memory of what had happened or how she had got there. Within weeks, she would be transformed into someone unrecognizable, descending into a state of acute psychosis, undergoing rages and convulsions, hallucinating that her father had murdered his wife; that she could control time with her mind. Everything she had taken for granted about her life, and who she was, was wiped out.
This is Susannah's story of her terrifying descent into madness and the desperate hunt for a diagnosis, as, after dozens of tests and scans, baffled doctors concluded she should be confined in a psychiatric ward. It is also the story of how one brilliant man, Syria-born Dr Najar, finally proved - using a simple pen and paper - that Susannah's psychotic behaviour was caused by a rare autoimmune disease attacking her brain. His diagnosis of this little-known condition, thought to have been the real cause of devil-possessions throug
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