My Brain Melted - An Encephalitis Story

[@chairliftt]

Just my 2-cents, I would love more videos that aren’t investing related but just updates like this or whatever you’d like. We were here to learn investing but we’ve definitely stayed because of you 100%.

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Noted

[@dmitryk8081]

100% agree

[@rayz6307]

Agree with this 100%!!

[@badbenjy]

Agreed. I've really enjoyed your videos and have come to realise, as good as the information is... you are just a skilled communicator and I'd be happy to watch you talk about whatever. I hope your recovery goes well and goes quickly from here on.

[@Demo0606]

Agreed

[@moonlightanalytics4941]

So many of us were wondering what happened to you and it's heartbreaking to hear that this whole time, this is only just a bit of what you were going through. I wrote a very long comment so if it's too difficult to read long stuff then don't read but yea will post it under this shorter comment. The strong positive mindset you already have is fueling your incredibly rapid progress and it's all you need for the full recovery that you're now fast approaching ser. We're all cheering you on, 400k strong.

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you so much.

[@timniyo1085]

Hey Adam, I'm in med school now and will be an MD next year. Thank you for being this honest and vulnerable. I personally learned a lot from learning your story and relating more to what patients suffer through sometimes. If it's any consolation, I plan to share this with some classmates and one day, your truth might help future patients going through this to find more empathy and understanding in their doctor.

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you so much for this comment.

[@Jb-ei9fp]

@@InTheMoneyAdam I showed this video to some med students and nursing students. So often we see so many “common” psych patients that we can be way too quick to judge what’s going on with someone. While we might be right most of the time, the consequences of being wrong are enormous and can be devastating as you’ve illustrated. We all found this very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomasj7506]

It will definitely help. As a physician, until I went through my own case of "idiopathic" chronic illnesses, did I start understanding what my patients felt. Certainly don't rush rounds anymore. Sometimes, even if we don't know what the fuck is going on, simply giving a little bit of extra respect and attention goes a long way.

[@Dezdamoonbear]

@@thomasj7506 Good for you. Doctors are notorious for rushing patients, not listening and showing NO EMPATHY. I personally strongly dislike doctors. But at least you learned something positive from this.

[@golgothan]

I received little to no insightful help from the medical system when I experienced a similar episode a year ago. Basically textbook DSM prognosis and some shitty pills that put you to sleep. I hope we get some answers someday.

[@talysgra]

Hi 👋🏻 I’m an ICU nurse. Super suspicious that they haven’t been able to find a source of infection (and I hope they tested for Lyme disease) when you and your brother got sick at the same time. Since they have been unsuccessful in finding a source, It may be beneficial to consider getting genetic testing (again) to see if you and your brother have familial encephalitis. Lastly, there are many types of autoimmune encephalitis (ADEM, Anti-NMDAR receptor encephalitis, hashimoto’s encephalopathy, LG11/CASPR2-antibody encephalitis, limbic encephalitis, Rasmussen’s encephalitis, etc). I hope you have a Rheumatologist on your team as well. They are the autoimmune experts and autoimmune conditions love to “play together”.

[@ConsciousTruth]

I wonder what would happen to a human brain if a nano lipid particle full of non human RNA got into it?

[@buildcharacter1]

This is why it's so important to be an advocate for your own health. I'm glad you guys didn't give up and accept the first diagnosis. Stay positive!

[@reesedare2208]

ED Physician Here. First off - thanks for sharing your story. Watched the whole thing and thats about 50:00 minutes longer than I spend with most patients. What you describe sounds like Anti-NMDA receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis 100%. I remember you mentioning your antibodies coming back negative during the saga, but there are a huge list of antibiodies that can contribute, most of which wouldn't be on a typical spinal fluid panel unless you had an astute doc looking out for them/someone assisting with what tests to order. Seems like its on the mend now. Know that if it is NMDAR Encephalitis it can take a year or two to recover. Immunosuppressive therapy (steroids) treatment responsiveness is a hallmark of NMDAR/Autoimmune Encephalitis. I think you nailed the diagnosis long ago. I'm sorry that it took so long for someone to hear your story. I had a case or two of this in residency so it stays fresh in my mind. Thanks for the reminder. And hey thanks for teaching me about covered calls. I wish I would have found your stuff before I found WSBs...the ole P/L would be looking a lot better. Praying for you man. There is a book by a guy by the name of Richard Swanson called Contentment. Quick read. He talks about not wasting the pain. You paid a big price to be able to put that video up today and to have the perspective that you have now. Hoping the roids get this thing licked for you. - Reese

[@kurtislyons8366]

ED Nurse here, awesome response and great honestly with the “50:00 minutes longer…” lol On a serious note I would have saw his age and symptoms and assumed he was having a schizophrenic break. What things could I look out for to better advocate for my patients?

[@thomgrunauer6526]

@@kurtislyons8366 I was thinking the same thing but the fact that him and his brother started experiencing symptoms at the same time is suspicious

[@thomgrunauer6526]

Does this mean the neurons in his brain were having a hard time increasing synaptic strength since NMDA receptors are necessary for LTP? He also said something about myelin sheath degeneration so one way or another it sounds like his neurons were having a hard time of communicating with one another.

[@reesedare2208]

@@kurtislyons8366 Yo, honestly there is so much crossover between the two that its very hard to tell the difference. Really its just keeping your differnential wider than the common presentations of the psych stuff. But - Viral Prodrome + Neuro symptoms + Psych in a previously psychiatrically normal (assuming) patient. Worth considering. They'll have normal MRI and LP results off the bat. The NMDA Receptor antibody test is usually a send out so you have to have a neuro team willing to treat for a few days or a week even on this assumed dx. The case that sticks out in my mind was a 16 year old straight A student who was normal per her parents but for the past week had increasingly odd behavior after a recent viral illness. Emotionally labile, aggressive/hypersexual which per the parents was not her norm at all. After we did a psych panel, another doc a lot older and smart than me suggested we do the tap/send IgG. Sure enough, when i chart checked her 3-4 days later she was positive. I think her CSF came back normal if I recall but the IgG was present for NR1, which I guess means Anti-NMDA. But what do I know. JAFERD.

[@-dash.]

@@reesedare2208 Any guess to why he would get the symptoms at the same time as his twin?

[@TheNeoCubest]

Jesus Christ I hope to god I never get this, I get a small pain in my chest and I think I'm dying. I am so glad you are doing better, thank you for sharing your story. That sounds like the worst, most nightmarish thing anyone can go through. I am so sorry you had to go through this. I think this is the first video I have watched every second of in years. One take? If this is what you can do in one take, you are truly built for this! You tell stories very well, even after having your brain scrambled.

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you so much, and thanks for the tenner!

[@BrianTurnerOfficial]

Glad you're back and hope your health keeps getting better brother

[@michaelbarbarich3965]

I don't know you personally, but your videos were instrumental in teaching me how not to suck with options. You've entertained and taught me quite a bit. I hope you bounce back stronger than ever once this is behind you. Please take care of yourself, man. The world is a better place with you in it.

[@eddievelez6871]

You were the first person I'd listen to when I started to learn options. You've changed my life for the better. Stay positive and take care of yourself and your family first. I'll be here when you come back.

[@JesterQP]

Take good care of yourself man, there’s only a handful of you guys worth watching in the finance world. You’re kind of a rare ass shiny pokemon. If anyone deserve a miracle it’s you my dude

[@auntypc4791]

Amen!

[@jayr1711]

I had encephalitis at 13 and I had the same exact symptoms, they couldn’t figure out what it was until they did a spinal tap.. took steroids and then off to the childrens hospital to learn how to walk and talk without slurring.. thnx for sharing this

[@razkrunk3169]

How are you doing now

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

For people wondering, I was vaccinated but my brother was not. I have my guesses as to what may have triggered it, but nothing is for certain. Also, personal and special thanks to my mom for being there through every moment and being the perfect empath. She is a wonderful woman and supported both of us through so much suffering.

[@Edgedable]

God bless brother I watched the whole thing, some life experiences are truly humbling I hate seeing people go thru suffering wish you and family fantastic days that’ll make this seem distant 💙💙💙

[@ncld1011]

Hang in there, good luck! That snap was intense..

[@AnthonyGerardiAndroidWare]

Interesting. Just glad you're better bro! Hopefully nothing like this happens again but if it does, speak up! Don't feel like you're bothering people with your health. I know that feeling and it's dangerous

[@youtubsuck]

This is exactly what came to mind while watching your video!!!

[@nickdiaz6766]

Honestly glad to hear that was likely not the factor. Horrible what you went through, wishing you the best health here forward

[@tylerblais9296]

I don’t know what it is, but I could literally listen to you talk about anything. Your candidness and truism is just exactly what I want out of people. I appreciate you and hope you can get better because I’m selfish and want more content… and yah I want you to be okay too!

[@ChrisLaxamana]

I feel like so many doctors have selective hearing and are quick to place people in a box. They let their egos (always “knowing” the answer) get in the way and it’s sucks the rest of us have to suffer for it. You’re a good man. I’ve loved watching your vids and appreciate you sharing your story. Keep us posted and get well soon dude!

[@thekatocat]

Totally agree, I’m in health care and I feel like I don’t have enough time to problem solve. And then through out the day, you have to get thru so many patients who have weird symptoms that you don’t know what to chase down, so you end up going with your gut and end up putting people in a box. And when your tests are inclusive you only have a hypothesis; repeat that several times a day for several years; you end up with burn out and compassion fatigue

[@KenanGrace]

Sorry to hear that.🙏 it’s great to have another video from you.

[@Inviting1word]

Cool seeing you here bro.

[@MeleeStudios6]

Oven mitt check! Love the support!

[@ipeednkennyspool8274]

YOOOOO!! @Kenan Grace, what you doing here? I don't even know why I am. 😆

[@PICANTESOCIETY]

Keep hustling !!!

[@matthewnorris8732]

Good shit kg

[@BradFinn]

Feel better. Good to see you again!

[@DeSwagg52]

I’m loving see all the KZbin investors jumping on and showing love!

[@highbread817]

I was just going through your old options videos to show my friend who wants to start selling options! Your videos taught me all about options and I've loved your content for the last 2 years. That's awful what happened to you and your brother, I hope you and Eric both a healthy recovery. Im only at the beginning of the video but I can tell you've been through it in just the first few minutes.

[@dacjames]

I’ve only experienced psychosis once but it was truly horrible. Seeing familiar people look alien (and not in a good way) is unsettling on a deep level. Add the feeling of being gaslit by the medical community… can’t imagine what that would be like for seven months strait! You’re strong to have made it this far. I am relieved to hear from you and wish you a full recovery!

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you!

[@kiflelk]

Thanks!

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you so much. Very generous and very much appreciated.

[@rayz6307]

Omg man, my heart was breaking listening to this. I watched all your videos throughout COVID, I was wondering where you'd gone. I thought the market got the best of you. I'm so sorry you've been going through this dude, it sounds like absolute hell. You dealt with it much better than I could have. I've had panic attacks before and those alone are enough to make me a shell of a human. What you've endured is no easy feat and I'm so happy to see you better and calm, and not totally broken by the whole thing. It really puts things into perspective for me and makes me appreciate life so much more. Very strangely, the timing of your story of the worst time of your life coincides with the best time of my life. I quit my job in September and have been travelling ever since, returning home in a few days. I am much more grateful for it now in light of the pain you went through. Again, so sorry you went through that. Please stay with us and post more if you can!

[@bizill]

Writing while I watch, don't know what your gonna talk about, but just happy to see you healthy enough to post a video. Keep getting better bud.

[@WesHale]

We all echo this sentiment.

[@randymarsh9488]

Just watch it first

[@RoccosModernLifestyle]

The whole time I was watching your videos, this was all happening. Hard to believe. Sorry you went through it man. I find a ton of value in your content and I hope you continue to recover!

[@MrMexc]

Dude i fucking love your near-ending quote: "everyone's dodging bullets everyday and they don't know it until they hit one" absolutely tragic story, any kind of nephropathy is devastating. I pray you get well soon

[@tivo148]

How true. To think that everything is "dangerous to our existence". Right down to the air that we breathe the water we drink and the food that we eat. If it's not hereditary than it's definitely something contracted through those former 3 commodities that we take for granted.

[@cj-yc2xt]

I think about this quote occasionally in my day to day comings and goings

[@rickybobbyflyingwild8119]

Well bub I dnt know you but the GD’s are not helping you at all when there is no hope you have no we’re to turn to bub I notice you said 2mg Xanax are you sure yu was not doing any drugs be for this starts happening to you guys because sounds a lot like addiction to me I have been there my friend an it’s all the same shit ur explaining

[@rickybobbyflyingwild8119]

An I am hearing a lot about the Devil so you believe in the Devil but not god. Bro get ur soul right with a higher power an you will be ok

[@rickybobbyflyingwild8119]

Dude Ativan makes you hungry same thing as Xanax bro. Get right with your higher power an stop taking drugs

[@AL-lm4te]

You know what stood out to me while watching your video? Your strength. Inner strength, a will to fight for what should be yours and a sharp intelligence that really shines, despite all that you've been through. You are incredible (even though sometimes it may not feel like it on the down days) Hang in there. You have a large group of people who believe in you and want you to get better. Take your time to look after yourself, and all the best to you and your brother.

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you very much

[@danielhackmn]

This is unreal. I’ve had minor episodes of psychosis before, but they have passed. I cant even imagine having prolonged conditions, and then having to fight for treatment. Keep pushing forward. You got this.

[@chairliftt]

You’re a legend, Adam! We all hope the best for you. Your community loves you, bro.

[@christopherknox1124]

Ugh man that was heart wrenching. I'm so glad that you guys are starting to feel better and pray that that continues. I've had similar experiences suffering from a disease only you can feel and doctors can't see, and it's incredibly hard when no one else can advocate for you and you're starting to lose the energy and the hope to advocate for yourself. Keep up the fight my dude, proud of you.

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Man, I was so out of energy that if it weren't for my brother pushing for steroids, it would have gone on for many months longer. I owe him big time. Thank you.

[@auntypc4791]

@@InTheMoneyAdam Adam, watching your video was so upsetting, just to see such an intelligent person have to go through such devastating cognitive decline. I imagine that must have been the worst nightmare; I know it would be for me. I was actually in distress listening to what happened to you and was in tears at the end. You poor baby, I am SO SORRY that you and your brother had to endure that. I immediately prayed for you, that God would give you peace and comfort. I am so thankful that you have your facilities mostly back and it seems like you remain intact, thank God. What a Godsend those steroids were; amazing how that helped. Thank goodness you are on the road to recovery. You were sorely missed and we are so happy and blessed to have you back. You have a gift and I'm so glad you share it with us. God bless you, Adam!

[@tonygarcia1896]

Man…your story made me tear up. I pray to God your recovery goes well. It seemed like it was just yesterday I was watching your videos about Short interest. Wish you nothing but the best bro. Stay strong, we’re all rooting for you!!

[@alastair6767]

I’m really sorry to hear about what you’ve been through, a truly horrific ordeal. Wishing you a continued speedy recovery.

[@brandonunglaub]

Sounds extremely similar to my symptoms when I got Lyme bacteria from a tick bite. It came on pretty suddenly like you and the easiest symptoms were physical, fatigue etc... but the scariest and strangest symptoms were mental like you described. I also had the shaking, numbness, words coming out wrong, mental fatigue and I had that strange feeling (which you described well) of the world suddenly being desolate along with panic attacks (I never had them before the tick bite). Super strange, and the hardest part is no one understands what you are going through. I would get a lymes test if I were you, but don't research it TOO much online because unfortunately there are some wackos on the online forums. I remember trying to share my story of recovery, and everyone accused me of being an undercover doctor. Rest, relax, meditate, exercise and recover. Hope you heal up fast!

[@Alfonz99814]

Same thing happened to me... Commented asking about Lyme as well. First thing I thought of

[@Alfonz99814]

Lyme stays with you forever... It comes back to me every once in awhile. Sometimes a severe cough comes for weeks, sometimes its all mental and fatigue for weeks... from my experience every Lyme patient is different. you need to figure out what works best with you

[@brandonunglaub]

The bacteria doesn't, but an autoimmune condition can be caused by it which can last for extended periods for some people. Others won't have any symptoms from Lyme and their immune system will flush it out immediately. Same with a lot of these weird little problems, theyre exaggerated by some of our bodies. This is important to understand for a lot of people because it's easy to start blaming every little symptom on a disease that may or may not be causing them, years later. Hope you're on the road to recovery!

[@thomasj7506]

Same thing I thought of too. I hope he sees a functional medicine doc soon.

[@Gagetydavis]

Went through something similar for about two years starting in 2018. It’s really reassuring to know after all this time I’m really not alone. The way you talk about trying to describe these feelings to somebody who is not psychotic really rings home. Feeling like you’re crazy for how you feel. I told my dad once that I thought the world around me was hell, everyone looking so evil, and that I couldn’t figure out why I was being punished. Finally overcame it through time and faith that it would all eventually work out and it did. Still dealing with PTSD and residual, but they lessen with every waking day. Thank you for sharing

[@npz1838]

Jesus Christ man, I just finished the entire video and story...My heart goes out to you, legit. I have battled my own demons, except mine ARE mental health related, and I know a bit what it's like to feel alone and on an island with a very unusual condition that you have to battle every day. My sister went through her own unique physical issues and it took her years before finding a doctor that gave a damn and helped her finally find out what was wrong. Support is everything, and I wouldn't be here without my family and friends (neither would she). I've learned so much from your channel and about options trading. I found your channel in the last few months and had wondered why the videos had seemed to suddenly stop abruptly. I had no idea it was related to something like this...We're all here for you man. Take it one day at a time 👍

[@pritulkhan1395]

Man, you were THE youtube channel that got me to learn options. Here I am writing puts and calls, all thanks to your videos. Hang in there man, and seems to me that "doctors" are so incompetent for misdiagnosing you and not giving you steroids from the start, but glad you are getting better. Cheers and prayers from Bangladesh

[@SeattleCoorain]

You are clearing a path thru a medical system minefield that will help others suffering from similar brain/nervous-system inflammation related illness and undiagnosed illness. This process in itself will not lessen the suffering you still face, however I hope it will give you a context to persevere, for yourself and others who have suffered and will continue to suffer in the future from undiagnosed illness in a broken healthcare system. People search for meaning in all the traditional places, wanting to make a difference in the world, but sometimes fate brings the fight of our lives we never asked for or expected. Your story shows that how we confront a life threatening situation can transform a miserable unjust fate into a small but necessary step that helps others we will never meet. In the end that is something of value for you and your brother. I am of an age that has required me to advocate over many years for ailing parents in a dystopian American healthcare system and I am blessed with both resources and a brother who is an award winning primary care doc. Sometimes all that can be gained at specific points in the painful journey is to map the mines so the next family might get further along. You twins are doing that and more with your talent now to forewarn the rest of us and I think reduce the future suffering of others. Thank you both for that courage .... of necessity, if not by choice.

[@thewayofthefist46]

I've had a real bad acid trip once and holy hell your description of how you felt reminded me of that trip. One of the scariest things I've ever had happen. The trip was 12hrs but felt like days, so I can't imagine your experience. Just keep trying to get better man, glad to hear from you

[@diygaragetx]

I have the attention span of a gnat when it comes to watching a video of someone just talking - this time, I watched the whole thing, front to back. I am a relatively new subscriber, and a total n00b when it comes to trading - but your content has been invaluable for me. I am glad to see you (and your brother) are on the road to recovery. I am looking forward to seeing some new stuff from you - Keep your chin up Adam, you're on the right track now!

[@mathewwillner1]

Hey man. I watched every second of your video. I stayed with you and listened to everything you had to say. You have a community here, and a family that is listening to you. You don't need to plead to us, ever. Always take time for yourself, take extra time to just be at peace, to nap, to rest. Be well. Everything is going to be okay as long as you keep your family close, love love brother.

[@forgie716]

I'm so sorry this happened to you. You hit the absolute bottom. It doesn't get any lower then that and here you are making a nearly hour long video my stupid discractable ADHD ass could barely finish. That's fucking inspiring what you've come out from. Kudos to you for not giving up your fight or letting incompetent doctors stand in your way. I was close to bottom in December and without my family I wouldn't be here either, if you catch my drift. I also don't give a shit anymore because I see who and what is important. You seem like a genuine good dude and I wish you all the comfort and happiness life can give you. If you need help with medical bills or anything please tell us so we can help don't let that hold you back. You are a treasure. You are a rockstar. You are an absolute gift. I'm thankful to have you in my life even if you're just some guy on the internet who apparently lives in Idaho of all places.

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you, appreciate you ❤️

[@MarketMoves]

You’re an incredible person, creator, and educator. So sorry to hear about this.

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you so much

[@miguelrode]

Like many here I suspect, I watched the whole 52 minutes in one sitting. I found your channel just a couple of weeks ago while researching options and became an instant fan. Guess I was watching all your older videos while you were going through this hell. Hang in there, glad that things are already looking up and that you were able to come back to the channel. (Oh, and you're a great storyteller...) All the best to you and Eric.

[@DELPHIIII]

Forget all the investing stuff - don't even think about it man. Use this channel as a vehicle to vent, explore different ideas, or just vlog out in nature as you re-train your brain. I'll watch every single one. Get well soon brother.

[@auntypc4791]

Same here. Much love to you, Adam.

[@BluecoreG]

I don't know why so many doctors lack empathy. It's almost like a condescending feeling. Glad you finally got the help you deserved, and thanks for sharing your story.

[@josephpapino]

Hey Adam. Wow. So sorry you went thru all that. It honestly sounds like a spiritual attack. Praying for continued healing and protection for you my dude. You may have already tried this but try listening to worship music throughout the day. It’s helped me a lot in tough times.

[@DoctorBubbles]

The best part about this whole thing, in my opinion, is that your outlook on the future of the situation is positive. Your resilience to it all is phenomenal and I am happy that you were able to get to this point. I am wishing you and your brother the best and am looking forward to seeing you even better on your next video (if you choose to make one). Much love ❤️ -Seb

[@Freyii]

I was captivated by your story. You did a really good job at explaining things. Also horrified, the brain is so fragile. Hope you're feeling like yourself again soon. Take care of yourself.

[@Slydeish]

Adam, I watched every minute. Broke my heart to hear it man, you are brilliant. You are obviously healing, I am so glad you kept seeking an answer and didn’t give up. It pissed me off to hear those doctors playing hot potato with your diagnosis.

[@pineapple3832]

wow your ability to keep searching for a solution in the midst of all your pain and agony and at the same time see through all the bullshit that the doctors were spewing is pretty amazing. Its a testament to your strength and thankyou for sharing this story. I'm here to bear witness and I trust you about your experience over any doctor. You know what you experience better than anyone. Its tough to share things like this, but you have support here you helped a lot of people learn options, and were here for you now whatever you decide to make videos about. Keep making videos my friend.

[@jilliangoodwin4287]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us. Been praying for you so much. Praying for a continued recovery. We have missed you so much.

[@novaplex4760]

Don’t know what to say. What a remarkable story … not remarkable to endure but remarkable that you have endured to this point. I’m much older than you so I want to confirm your future is bright. I, too, had a mysterious psychotic break with reality about 15 years ago. Came outta nowhere, disappeared as suddenly. It last only 18 hours so what I experienced is nothing compared to what you and your brother have endured. But it was unsettling all the same and it resulted in a Bipolar diagnosis and bullshit over medication that I passively submitted to for 12 years. I finally called BS on the diagnosis and all the crap meds I was taking (benzos, SSRI, anti-psych, anti seizure, etc.) and took myself off all the meds. I am fine. What happened to me is unexplained to this day. I just wish I could have avoided the decade of altered personality due to the meds. That was far worse and costly than the psych break. Anyway, my story isn’t yours. Not nearly as bad. But I understand a little what you have gone through and I commend you and your brother for enduring, persisting, fighting, and reaching out. You have changed my existence by sharing what you have gone through. Best wishes…

[@faenden]

Good to hear you’re feeling better, hope this shit is gonna end soon ✊

[@jamiedeatley8680]

you're one of my fav youtubers and its awful hearing this happened to you. i'm glad you're doing better and hope you get a full recovery bro.

[@ghostofcorybingbong304]

Dude, you're a legend. I stumbled upon you're videos when I started to learn about the stock market and you were super helpful. I have been wondering why you stopped all of the sudden. Really wishing you good health. Also I'm a twin too so I'm happy to know that you had your brother to go through this with. Wishing you a speedy recovery man. 🫀

[@devinobrien1885]

Not typically one to comment, but was missing your videos and assumed you had moved onto a new project or passion. Sorry to hear that wasn't the case. You and your family's experience sounds unimaginatively horrifying. Your mental fortitude is an inspiration. Glad you’re still here and that things are starting to look better. Hope your recovery continues and only expedites itself.

[@OnlyDayzfanz]

This is so deep we all look forward to hearing from you (anything)! Keep us updated!

[@Ben-vs6zr]

I'm glad you're recovering. I suffered many of those same symptoms before I was diagnosed with M.S. Stuttering, clonus, derealization and depersonalization, palsy, visual static, balance, panic. On and on. Our brains are funny things, so sensitive to disturbances. I hope you and your brother can find out what's caused this so that you can get better treatment than just prednisolone.

[@mbee-z6u]

Adam… huge respect for sharing this. I cannot imagine what you have gone through and so happy to see you doing better. Wish you and your brother a speedy recovery. Stay positive, better days are ahead. 👍🏼

[@Jacob-nn2zv]

Hearing you talk about this almost gave me PTSD. Went through something very similar in 2016. Labs, MRI, CT Scan and spinal tap. Nothing ever came of it. Eventually got better but it took about a year to really feel like myself again. Glad to hear you are on the mend 👍🏼

[@waylonhowse4762]

That's odd because this happened to me the same year it happened to you, 2016. Labs, MRI, CT scan, nothing. Neurologists (I've seen more than one) won't even listen to what I'm saying. They just keep throwing different drugs at me because I have a headache that never goes away. None of them work/help. Something is still wrong. I've had a headache and ringing in my ears since the summer of 2016... I just take BC powder and live with it as best I can.

[@HxC_Fragman]

@@waylonhowse4762 Good luck. Get well soon.

[@lunarlyl9964]

Hey thanks for sharing! did you take steroids to heal? @Jacob

[@Jacob-nn2zv]

@@lunarlyl9964 no, actually I was trying several different anti-anxiety meds at the time and finally settled on one. Plus taking klonopin for panic throughout that was the only thing that really helped initially

[@lunarlyl9964]

@@Jacob-nn2zv very glad to hear you got out of it ok, i imagine it must have been hard to cope with! Could I ask you if you are still taking the antianxiety med / which one; and if you think it contribuited to your remission? Im curious about it as I have looking into mild cases of autoimmune encephalitis and spontaneous remissions

[@TheMrawesomest]

Glad to see you back, and wish you the best. But, daaaaamn dude! Out of all the reasons why my favorite youtubers went on hiatus, this takes the cake. We appreciate you and your videos. Thanks for the update. PS: the twin reveal was some Prestige level shit.

[@Kyrothes]

Glad you're doing better. Was worried about you man.

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you so much man.

[@Kyrothes]

@@InTheMoneyAdam hope you can still fly in the future too man

[@GarciaFinancialCapital]

Thank you for sharing your story. The community you’ve built here is nothing short of 100% supportive of you. We love what you do here and we are all happy to learn you are persevering through these difficult times. My sister went through something similar. And sometimes I feel like I might be headed down a similar path. I appreciate you bringing this discussion to a massive audience. Finance bros together strong.

[@danieltillman3858]

Hey Adam, tough to watch, but so glad to hear things are improving day by day. Sorry to hear you and your brother are going through that. We've missed you and will always be here if/when your ready to return Take all the time you need for you and your brother to to focus on yourselves because your physical, mental and emotional health are paramount. Give your brother our best.

[@AlEbnereza]

Welcome back buddy! Hope you’re recovering man. We missed ya.

[@davidatclemson]

I was just thinking about you recently. Had been missing your vids. This is an incredible story of perseverance. Not many people could be as strong as you. Glad to hear you had good support and hopefully your story can be a help for someone struggling in the future. God can use your pain for good as you are sharing. Praying for healing going forward. Hang in there bro.

[@justinlittle3603]

Wow, what a compelling story. You had me in tears when the film played of you saying "I'm out of my mind." I'm so sorry you & your bro are going through this, and I'm happy to hear you've found some relief. I only discovered your videos about a month ago, so I didn't notice your absence & actually scrolled over that video many times. I thought it was probably about the market crash 😆 I am new to trading (and kinda bad at it 😔), and as the market started failing in April, I decided to try to learn options trading. You are a super intelligent and well-spoken educator, but I still haven't felt comfortable enough jumping in YET. I need to watch your options guide 2 or 3 more times. I've actually been taking notes! The way you have it all set up like a course and tell people when/where to find more info before moving on is extremely helpful, informative, and...easy. I just want to learn how to put without losing any more money. Not trying to dive in to lose another 5000 without knowing every angle!! Anyway, you've said it a few times, but you are very lucky to have such great support. Sounds like a tight family. If you didn't have them, you could have very easily succumbed to the suffering. I wish my dad were still around... Please know that steroids at this point is probably a bandaid. They aren't meant for long term treatment, I don't believe. I'm not a doc though. Please listen to them and get several opinions. You seem to be a brilliant trader and teacher, but they are qualified, even if some of them don't know how to simply LISTEN. But also, no one wants to hear that they exhibit signs of bipolar or schizophrenia disorders, but as someone who if becoming self aware (at 35) of a very possible case of bipolar or BPD or something, it's very surprising to me how much I just missed it or didn't see it until I realized the possibility. It is a stigma; but it's common and doesn't mean one with it isn't "with it." sometimes it's hard to see it from within, even if you're sharp as a tack. I'm NOT saying that you have these things going on though. In fact, it does sound viral, it could have been Covid despite the tests, schizophrenia doesn't come on like that, (I don't think, although there are intense "evil" hallucinations that are common), and you simply looked like you were sick as hell. Like, flu sick. I hope you both continue to improve and that you can further pinpoint lasting treatments. Disappointing to hear the intensely negative reaction to cbd. That's weird. But I sincerely suggest, if you are 1000% positive that you aren't schizophrenic, maybe very low doses of psychedelics will help. They are often the magic cure for things like this. *But only with serious caution and solid supervision!!* I should have gone to bed hours ago, but I was pulled in, and I could feel your pain. I wanted to share some words and thank you for the candid story but also, greatly, for the trading information that you share. It's invaluable. I have never donated on youtube but I am going to figure out how (especially if I can make some money back on options 😄). I'll get my Brave browser on that too. Thank you. Glad you are whole, man. Good luck, fellas!! Take care of yourselves. Justin L.

[@CoolTransLuke]

Holy sh!t man. That sounds like the worst acid trip ever. I can’t imagine being in that constant stare of fear for 7 months. Even though you may feel like your explanation was lacking, you were definitely heard, brother. Wonder if this has made you empathetic to people who actually do suffer from psychological psychosis? Im sure having that perspective now has been eye-opening. Thanks for mustering up the energy to update us and tell your story. Know it was partially for you, but Im sure it will help many, many more people who are suffering. Glad you survived. Cheers, man.

[@nevinsnews2233]

Definitely sounds like a bad trip on psychedelics.

[@ericcartman4766]

Hey Adam, What an incredible story and I am so glad you made it through the worse phase of this illness. For the record, this is most likely a case of Auto-immune encephalitis -- likely Seronegative (when all antibodies come back negative). You were probably suffering from focal seizures when you were having "breaks" in perception, olfactory aura, and visual deficits that were worse than your baseline mental fog. I'm surprised the neurologists did not perform an EEG as that may have clued them in. MRIs and Lumbar punctures can often be negative in these cases or "non-specific." This is a very rare condition and often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia (most common) or other psychiatric illnesses. It is difficult to treat and people may suffer from relapses but there IS treatment and it often consists of Steroids, IVIG, and immunosuppresants. I STRONGLY recommend you find a Neurologist who specializes Neuro-Immunology and management of Auto-immune encephalitis. You and your brother will need close long term follow-up but you WILL make it through this. You can message me if you need a referral. All the best and looking forward to many more videos.

[@PamelaWer]

Is this guy trolling? Because it sounds legit for someone like me who knows nothing about the subject but his name is Eric Cartman lol

[@ericcartman4766]

@@PamelaWer Just an alias for the internet. Definitely not trolling

[@Bigbanks589]

Alias or not..... I read your whole post.... in cartmans voice lol. It is great to know there are still some intelligent professionals left on this platform. Reading it without cartmans voice was very informative. I hope if he hasn't found a Doctor he contacted you for that referral

[@servando]

Miss you and love you, broenheim. I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this! Thank you for sharing this! I hope you continue to recover. Glad to see you still have your sense of humor and can't wait to have you feeling better to help us degenerates all lose our money faster 😬❤

[@Digmans]

My man. Bravo to your strength! Very emotional, we all felt your pain. I hope you and your brother will get well as soon as possible! 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@melissacampbell2942]

I have so much compassion for both you and your brother

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you

[@curtmerlo7467]

Damn man that was intense. Thanks for sharing, your videos are gems man, even this one. glad you made it through the worst of it. Feel better dude.

[@Silverstreak33]

Wild story that took a lot of courage to share. Glad you and your brother are on the mend, and glad you had the support to make it through.

[@SandTiger42]

That is brutal. My wife has gone through Covid Long-Haulers for 2 years. First few months consisted of multiple trips to ER and doctors are like "Nah, your fine. Go home". She is still suffering, but getting better ever so slowly. It really helps that she has a Primary Care Doctor that believes her and is open to listening and trying everything. Hugs and prayers!

[@Alfonz99814]

Lyme Disease... get tested but not all docs treat you properly

[@HeyItsJay24]

This recall is giving me anxiety. All of these symptoms remind me of when vCJD Aka mad cow disease was going around in the 90's. I'm sorry for you guys, and I'm just one more person here to support. Hang in there.

[@okay4403]

I’m so sorry life has dealt you this hand. My friend died a few months ago at age 27 from chronic insomnia. Life can be terrible. Each day is a gift, a new life. Push through and be brave. ❤️

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

That sounds like an absolute nightmare, I’m so sorry. I’m sure a sorry barely comes close to ratifying your grief, but I am. Much love and thank you

[@PRAISEYESHUA1111]

Much Love brother ive been keeping you in my prayers Nobody diserves what you went through I had a brain tumor removed the size of a golf ball when i was a kid Positivity , faith, and love from others got me through it all I didnt think for a second that i had only a 10% chance of surviving witgout being completely paralized or dead I laughed at the doctor and told him to get out of my room if youvthink even for a second that i wont survive 😅 I wasnt able to finish my sentences for 3 years, it was very depressing i would forget what i wanted to say while trying to speak it out , and now have epilepsy for the rest of my life Half of my face is numb permanently But im still alive !! and still have the same mentality as before , live laugh love God Bless you .you WILL get through this The power of belief can make you or break you 🙏🏻

[@Mr.Winston]

God bless you man. Keep spreading that positivity! The world needs it.

[@wolfbane8290]

Hearing your recount of what you're currently recovering from was heart-wrenching, terrifying, and truly eye-opening to just how bad neurological conditions can get. I had some inkling of an idea what it must be like but this was far scarier than what I imagined. It really does make me wonder just how many people are stuck and left to suffer all due to misdiagnosis and whether there is some way to increase proper treatment to relieve a bit of pain in this world. If you know of anything please share. Glad to hear you are beginning to feel better and that you continue recover. Stay safe and take care.

[@vettuv809]

You've been schooling me for a couple years . Thank you Sir. I'll have you and your family in my prayers. I can tell from your videos that you're a good man. Stay strong brother... and keep kicking ass and taking names. Take Care. Pat

[@jacoby310]

That sounded like literal hell on earth. You're an absolute warrior for enduring that nightmare, man. Relieved that you were able to navigate out and finally find something that helped

[@bottom-gun]

Dude, I've completely lost faith in doctors in general at this point. Nothing at all like what you've gone through, but it took 6 months for them to come to the conclusion that I reached a few months prior about a (mild) heart condition I had. In any case I'm super glad you're doing better. Your videos got me into options trading and I can't thank you enough. As you're getting back to it I'll be cheering you on! Good to see you back

[@damnation009]

Hey Adam, I'm really sorry that this happened to you. I hope you're able to come back stronger from it! Your videos have been instrumental in my understanding of options and have missed you in your absence. I hope you can come to see the slight bit of humor in the situation with the parallels between this struggle of yours and investing like I do. I mean I don't find your situation humorous of course, but hearing you talk about it and share your emotions and experience it just sounds a lot like the headache and nightmare options can be. Take care of yourself! Glad you're still here!

[@wwolfe02]

Hey brother. So glad to hear that things are beginning to look up for both you and your brother. Hang in there and keep pushing! Prayers for continued improvements. So glad to see you back!

[@sonny4136]

Adam, I have been checking your twitter once in a while to make sure you are still alive and my situation was never as serious but I understand with my heart what you are going through man, My right ear started giving out a few years ago and I would have periods for months when I zone out tremendously with vertigo etc. It's like Im feeling always not at my best and that something is going on. Welp, after several neurology appointment, MRI, EEG scans, nothing comes out. The amount of bounces around I got till I actually can get some testings done is absurb like you mentioned. Like bitch Im tripping out now I aint waiting to see how it goes. Now Im better but those periods were horrible. Definitely felt like what you describe man and it sucks when you have so many plans for yourself and shit like this happens out of no where. Hope you stay strong my dude and that it gets 10 times better for you.

[@jdrlxsancho]

Prayers my friend. Get well and you will recover in Gods name 🙌🏼

[@BrettTucker1987]

I hope you continue to recover and feel better each day

[@InTheMoneyAdam]

Thank you very much

[@RyanJ362]

Wish I could do more for you Adam. I’m sorry this is happening to you

[@CoreySchwanz]

Been wondering where you've been at during all this market madness. Glad you're on the mend and feeling better. Something like this really helps put things into perspective as to whats important in life. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@patrickgriffin8628]

It blows my mind how much you've been through and they still can't really tell you what it is/was and what the cause was. Glad to see you feeling better enough to make this video. I would see you update rarely on Twitter but it's good seeing a new video. Hope you're back to 100% soon

[@mariselapena2437]

As a mom who has a son who uses his brain as much as you-he’s working full time and trying to pass the Python Programming certification-I feel so much for you. Sending super motherly good vibes and lots of love to you and your family. ❤️ thank you for sharing your story makes us feel like we are not alone on panic attacks.

[@rpgdream9700]

tl:dr

[@jasonbreazeale9498]

I don't ever comment on videos, but I will here. Thank you for finding the strength to push through and thank you for sharing your story. Best of luck to you on your way to recovery, we are out here rooting for you

[@TDTMatt]

Man, what a terrifying experience to have had to go through. As I’m watching I’m thinking I don’t know if I could have made it through what you are describing. You have amazing strength and by the sounds a fantastic family. All the best going forward to you and your brother!!

[@zackparler8915]

Still watching your video but this reminds me so much of the “Brain On Fire Book” the true story of a NY journalist who wrote the book after going through a very similar illness and misdiagnosis. Check it out. Worth the read. But I’m so sorry this happened to you man. Glad to see you crawling out the other side though!

[@vaaaaaas]

Glad you're doing better man. I also had weird symptoms in spring 2020. You've helped me a lot with your content, and I want you to know you're appreciated and we want you to be here. Anyway, if you suspect it's autoimmune, take a look at the all-beef diet as it seems to help with some people's autoimmune disorders.

[@Agent_Butterman]

Wow man, What a horrific journey that must have been for you. My heart goes out to you dude. This isn't too far different than my new struggle with temporal lobe epilepsy which has been absolutely horrifying. I don't convulse with my seizures so it was a long haul to get it diagnosed and many doctors were also very consistent with trying to psych diagnose. Those feelings of disassociation, psychosis, and anxiety that just pull you so far away from reality for breaks of time are really true hell and its absolutely terrifying. I'm glad you won your fight with the doctors to get proper treatment. Take care man and keep going strong, you got this.

[@CusomPCs]

Stopped everything I was doing to watch every second of this and holy fuck man what a nightmare. Sorry to hear about all of that. I had no idea you were going through all of that. Your videos have literally changed my life + career. I recommend them to anyone that asks me how I make money. I would also always tell them that you haven't uploaded in a while but the videos that ARE there are the best on youtube lol. I'm glad you are getting better and can't wait to see where you go from here. I never post long comments on youtube, but I felt that story like it was my own brother telling it.

[@lakehawk]

Adam, take a look at the comment by the ED physician Reece about NMDA receptor encephalitis. Ironically, a lot of the symptoms you describe sound like a bad ketamine trip, which is a drug that blocks NMDA receptors (I am an MD anesthesiologist, so I’ve had patients describe this to me as well). The major point is that steroids made things better; if this was/is bipolar or schizophrenia, steroids would make those things 100% worse! I’m sorry you had to go through this. The medical system can really suck, especially when you have such a complex problem going on. Keep advocating for yourself and don’t let anyone talk down to you.

[@userF78]

"a mild, moderate case of encephalitis?" (Encephalopathy?) Jesus. So glad you made it through. Be encouraged, Adam.

[@demetriuscox5871]

🙏🏾🙏🏾 I don't think many of us can truly fathom what you went through. I'm glad you're still here. I hope you get better.

[@hannahjohn9154]

I want to say a very big thanks to Dr imenherbal on KZbin this doctor help me cure my Encephalitis am completely free now

[@robertyoung406]

I watched the whole thing, I gotta say you stayed strong throughout the whole thing. I don't think I'd be able to handle it for 7 months. I wish you a speedy recovery.