Where Are My Pillows

It’s been a slice. Thank you to everyone who’s tuned in! For those of you in the midst of a challenging journey right now: know that you’re not alone. Keep going, don’t give up, and don’t lose hope ❤️ ----- This segment concludes the World Encephalitis Day series, which culminates on February 22, 2021! You can find more insight into my story on my blog, http://wherearemypillows.com/ Social links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wherearemypillows  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherearemyp... Twitter: https://twitter.com/wampillows Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM266dcY9ay4YVpMALAwdg/ Blog: http://wherearemypillows.com/

For some encephalitis patients, finding good medical care is half the battle (or more) towards getting on the road to healing. Many doctors simply lack adequate knowledge or expertise to effectively diagnose and manage this condition. In today’s episode, we cover some of my thoughts on learning how to advocate for yourself in a medical setting. ----- This segment is part of the World Encephalitis Day countdown series, which culminates on February 22, 2021! You can find more insight into my story on my blog, http://wherearemypillows.com/ Social links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wherearemypillows  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherearemyp... Twitter: https://twitter.com/wampillows Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM266dcY9ay4YVpMALAwdg/ Blog: http://wherearemypillows.com/

From cutting-edge research shared by encephalitis experts, to inspiring stories from patients and caregivers, #WEDConf2021 was a day to remember! Shoutout to the Encephalitis Society, the AE Alliance, the Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis Foundation, Encephalitis 411, and the Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy/SREAT Alliance for orchestrating a superb day of programming (not to mention their work year-round to improve the lives of patients and caregivers!). ----- This segment is part of the World Encephalitis Day countdown series, which culminates on February 22, 2021! You can find more insight into my story on my blog, http://wherearemypillows.com/ Social links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wherearemypillows  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherearemyp... Twitter: https://twitter.com/wampillows Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM266dcY9ay4YVpMALAwdg/ Blog: http://wherearemypillows.com/

Most likely, recovery will NOT be linear, pretty, or fast. From one encephalitis survivor to another: don't disregard your mental health, and allow yourself time and patience to recover physically AND psychologically from surviving encephalitis. ----- This segment is part of the World Encephalitis Day countdown series, which culminates on February 22, 2021! You can find more insight into my story on my blog, http://wherearemypillows.com/ Social links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wherearemypillows  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherearemyp... Twitter: https://twitter.com/wampillows Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM266dcY9ay4YVpMALAwdg/ Blog: http://wherearemypillows.com/

If neurological or psychological issues are impairing your cognition, it’s tremendously helpful to get professional testing done to characterize your level of functioning on a granular level. Why? You can get help from speech/cognitive therapists! Why else? Because doctors are more inclined to recognize clinical recovery and/or relapse!