She was initially misdiagnosed with conversion disorder , but eventually was identified as having myalgic encephalomyelitis ( ME ) , also known as chronic fatigue syndrome .
Brea was a PhD student at Harvard University when she became suddenly ill with a high fever and became bedridden .
Brea was initially misdiagnosed with conversion disorder , but eventually was identified as having myalgic encephalomyelitis ( ME ) , also known as chronic fatigue syndrome .
Brea was a PhD student at Harvard University when she became suddenly ill with a high fever and became bedridden .