Hello everyone - *waves*

[so_rogers]

Hi everyone,

Just a little introduction...

I’m Steph and I’m three years in to my recovery from Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis.

I had a tiny cyst (teratoma) on my ovary which caused my encephalitis - quite the shock as I had never previously been seriously ill, not even broken a bone. I was hospitalised for around 10 weeks of which I remember nothing. I subsequently had 6 weeks of outpatient rehab, 16 months of medication and now here I am..! Fortunate in my recovery and grateful every day.

Really pleased to be a part of this forum, support is so important as we all know having an illness like this has a huge impact on who we are and how life is.

Onwards & upwards ✨

[Ocean96]

Hi Steph!

Congrats on such an amazing recovery!

Sounds like you have such an amazing, positive attitude!

I was diagnosed in August 2017 with Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis so I'm three years into recovery too!

You're so right about supporting one another, I found The Encephalitis Society is such a brilliant resource from all of the information on their website, zoom calls and I personally find their YouTube videos really insightful and comforting to know that others understand what I have been through!

Glad you've joined the community

Take care

[Elle2090]

Hi Steph,

While I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis, it is truly amazing to hear of how far you've come in your recovery It is also so encouraging to hear, especially as someone who has only been very recently diagnosed. 100% agree that support is important and thankful there is support here. Here, here - onwards and upwards!

[Jacobscedars]

Well done in your recovery. Having a positive attitude must be a big factor in your recovery.

I too spent months in hospital plus 6 months in a brain injury rehab.

Very best wishes in your recovery