As part of Volunteer Week, we’re sharing the powerful story of Evie, who developed autoimmune anti-NMDAR encephalitis at just 19 years old.

What began with flu-like symptoms quickly became seizures, hallucinations, psychosis, memory loss, and months in hospital. In this deeply honest conversation, Evie opens up about surviving encephalitis as a teenager, losing her sense of identity, struggling to return to work and normal life, and the emotional impact the illness had on her relationships and mental health.

Now a volunteer with Encephalitis International, Evie supports other survivors and families through our online peer support groups - helping people realise they are not alone.

This episode navigates through recovery, identity, isolation, and life after brain injury.

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