What’s Inspiring Me - Brain on Fire
Febraury 2026
What I’m reading
Brain On Fire is a powerful memoir that tells the story of journalist Susannah Cahalan’s sudden struggle with psychosis, which was later found to be caused by a rare autoimmune disease called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. The book mixes medical mystery with personal storytelling, showing how easily identity and thinking can be shaken when the brain is affected. It also highlights how determination, science, and advocacy can help find answers when symptoms are overlooked. This memoir serves as both a warning about the limits of medical knowledge and a moving story of recovery, resilience, and the need to listen to patients.
