“When the brain is working to remember something, similar patterns of neurons fire as they did during the perception of the original event. These networks are linked, and each time we revisit them, they become stronger and more associated. But they need the proper retrieval cues--words, smells, images-- for them to be brought back as memories”
Quote by Susannah Cahalan
Work
Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness
This memoir takes readers on a personal journey through the author's descent into a mysterious illness that initially appears to be a mental breakdown. The narrative explores the challenges of misdiagnosis, the impact on personal relationships, and the eventual discovery of a rare autoimmune disease. The book offers a candid look at the complexities of medical diagnosis and the resilience of the human spirit. more
Author
Susannah Cahalan
Susannah Cahalan is an American author born in 1985. She gained fame for writing 'Brain on Fire', a book about her own experience with a rare neurological disease called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. more