- Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
- Interviews
Jenny's interview
How did all start?
I dont remember but im told i was taken to hospital by police. They thought i was suffering from a drug induced phsycosis.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
It took about a month to get my diagnosis. I was given treatment on speculation a week before my test results came back.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Im not sure
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
The support of my family
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Starting over. Learning to walk talk eat etc all over again.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
A lot of my friends didnt understand my diaease and distants themselves from me.
What things have you stopped doing?
I have stopped working but hope to be able to fo back someday.
What do you think about the future?
I get better every day. Just have to keep on going
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
My childhood
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Work again
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Its not going to be easy but you can get better and live a long happy life. Dont give up.
