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Alan's wife, Celia, fell ill with a rare form of encephalitis called Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE). Here he shares their story and his reasons for supporting The SocietyRead more
Nearly a year ago, Annabelle was affected by encephalitis. Her parents wanted to do something to mark the occasion and represent the fight that Annabelle and others in a similar situation have to go through.Read more
Dave was affected by autoimmune encephalitis in January 2016. In Part One, he writes about falling ill and his treatment.Read more
Dave, from Midlothian, Scotland, was affected by autoimmune encephalitis in January 2016. In Part Two of his story, gives an update on his recovery and progressRead more
Ed was affected acute disseminated encephalitis in 2012. A member of Team Encephalitis, our volunteer scheme, Ed tells us his storyRead more
Elisabeth, from Tours, France, "discovered hell" when she fell ill with autoimmune encephalitis as a 19-year-old.Read more
Erin, from New South Wales, Australia, was five when she fell ill with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM). Her mum, Michelle, tells her story.Read more
Hannah, a teacher and mum, fell ill with encephalitis in October 2017. This is her story so far.Read more
Hannah, from Dublin, was hospitalised days after her 21st birthday and treated for depression, anxiety and borderline psychosis before she was diagnosed her with Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis. This is her story.Read more
Imogen's life changed when she was affected by Limbic Encephalitis at the age of 17Read more
Isabella was a "lively, bubbly" nine-year-old when she fell ill with encephalitis. Her mum, Madalen, writes about her illness and recoveryRead more
James, a brewery owner from Yorkshire, fell ill with encephalitis in 2016Read more
Ken, from Ayshire, was two when he fell ill with encephalitis in 1966. Here he talks about understanding how his brain has 'limitations,' scoring 143 on an I.Q. test and building a successful career and family life.Read more
Le récit d'Élisabeth, de Tours, en France, "découverte l'enfer" lorsqu'elle est tombée malade d'une encéphalite auto-immune à l'âge de 19 ansRead more
Lucy was affected by Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis earlier this year. This short documentary tells her story.Read more
Maddilyn was a typical five-year-old girl when she was affected by Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her mom, Tricia, writes about the devastating impact the condition has had on her daughter.Read more
Ross was affected by Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in 2014. His mum, Michele, has written about his illness at what was a harrowing time for the whole family. Part one of three.Read more
Ross was affected by Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in 2014. His mum, Michele, has written about his illness at what was a harrowing time for the whole family. Part three of threeRead more
Ross was affected by Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in 2014. His mum, Michele, has written about his illness at what was a harrowing time for the whole family. Part two of threeRead more
A special friend from television went out of his way to support Elizabeth when she was ill with Rasmussen's EncephalitisRead more
Pete, from Scotland, was affected by viral encephalitis in early 2017. Here he tells us about the first seven months following his illness.Read more
Rachel, from Hampshire, writes about falling ill with viral encephalitis in 2017 and where she is in her recovery one year laterRead more
Rafaela, 15, is an Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis survivor. This is her story.Read more
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Shawn, a Pastor and writer from Ontario, was affected by Herpes Simplex Virus. Encephalitis affected him in many ways - but didn't affect his sense of humour!Read more
Tony talks about his journey after falling ill with autoimmune encephalitis in 2012 and coming to terms with the 'new me'Read more