Stories and News My brain and me Dawn's story Dawn - who was affected by Herpes Simplex Virus encephalitis at 17 - talks about her experiences of encephalitis, her recovery, and its impact on her life. If you are affected by this story at all we encourage you to get in touch with our support team. If you have found this information helpful, please consider making a donation to help us continue our life-saving work in the future. Make a Donation Manage Cookie Preferences