Susannah Cahalan
Brain On Fire: My Month of Madness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141975344
- author:
- Susannah Cahalan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Ancillary Services
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness In a matter of days, Susannah Cahalan's life was transformed. A sudden and mysterious illness left her with no memory of what had happened, and she was plunged into a state of acute psychosis. As she descended into madness, she experienced rages, convulsions, and hallucinations, including a terrifying delusion that her father had murdered his wife. The medical community was baffled, and despite dozens of tests and scans, no diagnosis could be found. It was only through the work of a brilliant doctor, Dr Najar, that the true cause of her condition was finally revealed: a rare autoimmune disease attacking her brain. This is Susannah's story of her harrowing journey, piecing together the puzzle of her illness using memories, journals, hospital videos, and records. Through her account, Cahalan sheds light on a little-known condition that has been misunderstood for centuries. Her story is a testament to the power of determination and the importance of seeking a second opinion.
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