Brain on Fire is a gripping true story that follows the journey of a young journalist named Susannah Cahalan. She starts experiencing strange symptoms such as hallucinations, seizures, and paranoia, which doctors struggle to diagnose.
As her condition worsens, Susannah's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and she is eventually admitted to a psychiatric hospital. It is only through the persistence of her family and a determined doctor that she is finally diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease affecting her brain.
Brain on Fire chronicles Susannah's harrowing experience as she fights to regain her health and piece together the memories she lost during her illness. It is a powerful and inspiring story of resilience and the importance of advocating for oneself in the face of medical uncertainty.