The Autoimmune Brain: A Five-Step Plan for Treating Chronic Pain, Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue, and Attention Disorders Hardcover – November 10, 2019

In the modern world, a lot of us have symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, depression, etc. and can't seem to find an answer as to why. It may just be that we have some form of autoimmunity that keeps us from feeling healthy and well.Dr. Younger goes into detail on the different types of nervous systems we have (autonomic, central, peripheral) and how our immune system is tied to these systems. He also explains in detail the theory of I cubed: how an infection can overactivate an immune system, causing reoccurring inflammation. This book gave me great insight into why people like me constantly feel fatigued, have neuropathy, etc. and walks you through a 5 step treatment protocol. The later part of the book focuses on different autoimmune conditions that affect the brain and shows the reader a possible cause, testing for that condition, and a treatment protocol.The case studies of different patients were invaluable to understand what their problems were and how they were treated. Everything in this book is presented in a well organized format and is all backed by substantial patient data. Overall great read and will be helpful in my journey to recovery!

If you’re reading this review first I’m sorry because it means you or someone you love is struggling, second buy this book. This book is the gem you and your healthcare provider have been looking for. If you struggle with brain fog and you’re not sure why, POTs, or any number of other illnesses that are impacting your cognitive function this book is a must have! Not only did I purchase this book for myself but I sent it to all my providers to reference. Dr. Younger is absolutely brilliant and to have his work in writing is like having a book of gold. I have no doubt that purchasing his book has saved my life and also many others because my providers now have information to promptly help other patients! Buy this book and then buy it again and again! Let’s help spread the word so others can heal too!Update - he’s done it again! He added a chapter on covid. This is everything our medical community and those who have been impacted by long covid need right now and more!! Spread the word on this book and buy it for all your family and friends. The world needs this info now more than ever!!!

Dr. Younger is an amazing doctor. He supports his patients in many ways from very in-depth and comprehensive doctors visits, to writing books that help navigate illness, and a Facebook group for community support. I have utilized all these tools to help manage my complex chronic disease state. I utilized chapter 5 to help prepare for my doctor's appointment with Dr. Younger and am now reading the rest of the book in greater detail to better understand the pathophysiology of my diseases, treatment, and how to support recovery with healthy lifestyle recommendations. This book is very helpful and I highly recommend!

This book sums up what we could only hope that all neurologists will one day know about autoimmune disorders that effect the brain. The book clearly articulated a rational line of thinking with scientific and clinical evidence to back up the assessments with an effective treatment path. We should help our doctors think critically and strive to solve complex medical issues by using skills above and beyond what they learned in textbooks. Dr. Younger is an inspiration. Share this book far and wide with your doctors!

I don't usually easily understand complex medical / science conditions, and was intimidated by this book. However from the first page, and from the videos on Dr. Younger's web site, his analysis of the inflamed brain & the almost always misdiagnosed psychiatric effects resonated deeply with me.It's easy to read a chapter or two, let the information sink in, and go back again. This book was extremely helpful to me in becoming a better more educated parent who was able to help her children by gaining knowledge and not accepting anything or any symptom at face value.I highly recommend it.

Thank you Dr. Younger for being a pioneer and advocate in believing and exploring the true cause of neuropsych distress in our children and population. It's mind boggling how many doctors do not want to hear from us. As a psychologist and mom, I am in continuous disbelief at the countless families I see suffering due to indifferent or negligent doctors. This is inexcusable. The pain and repercussions are just too great to ignore or to use a checklist to hastily "explain" and "treat". For heaven's sake - listen to parents and do some testing! As laid out in your book, it really is that simple.

This book THE AUTOIMMUNE BRAIN by Dr. Younger describes brain issues in an easy- to - understand format.I have Lyme disease and there are actual patient cases that resonate well with me and show me there is hope for my situation. Also, Pans is talked about in this book which I really like because it is so hard to find information in that area: especially for those with adult Pans as myself. I am a former English teacher and find this book's information indispensable and well written ... Not many in this category!!!! Thank you Dr. Younger!! V. from Massachusetts

Just wow. Great book that explains my autoimmune diseases and the link to my severe depression as well. I wish that all doctors were required to read this book. Maybe I would receive better care.