Nervous Breakdown: Its Concomitant Evils; Its Prevention and Cure

Albert Abrams

ISBN 10: 1330036719 / ISBN 13: 9781330036716

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This comprehensive guide to nervous disorders delves into the intricate relationship between mental and physical well-being. The author, a pioneer in the field of neurology, sheds light on the causes and symptoms of neurasthenia, a prevalent condition in the bustling modern world. The book explores the impact of heredity, lifestyle factors, and emotional stressors on the nervous system. It provides valuable insights into the physiological changes that occur during nervous breakdown, including sleep disturbances, headaches, and muscular fatigue. The author emphasizes the crucial role of rest and self-care in recovery, advocating for the 'rest cure' as a proven method of restoring balance to the overtaxed nervous system. Beyond its practical guidance, this book also delves into the psychological aspects of nervous disorders. The author discusses the influence of worry, fear, and emotional instability on the development of neurasthenia. By understanding the complex interplay between mind and body, readers gain a deeper appreciation of the challenges faced by those suffering from these conditions. The book concludes with a compelling argument for the prevention of nervous exhaustion through healthy habits and a balanced lifestyle. It underscores the importance of self-control, exercise, and positive mental attitudes in maintaining optimal mental health. This insightful exploration of nervous disorders offers a wealth of knowledge and support for individuals seeking to overcome these debilitating conditions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: Nervous Breakdown: Its Concomitant Evils; Its Prevention and Cure
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1330036719
• ISBN 13: 9781330036716
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
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  • Health and Fitness

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Excerpt from Nervous Breakdown: Its Concomitant Evils; Its Prevention and Cure, a Correct Technique of Living for Brain Workers

These unfortunates are acutely susceptible to any imputa tion on the honesty of their statements and, fearing that none suffer as much as themselves, and obtaining no relief, they gradually sink into the' slough of despond. The heads of such patients never feel just right. Their sleep is disturbed and they feel depressed in the morning. Their memory becomes defective, and they apprehend a loss of reason. Sexual disturbances, indigestion and constipation supervene to add to their misery. They show less endurance and become irritable. There are no objective signs of their suffering, for' their symptoms are wholly subjective. Such cases have beendescribed variously as hypochondriasis, nervousness, brain strain, nervous waste, nervous prostration, nervous exhaustion and nervous breakdown. Physicians designate the symptoms by the Latin word, neurasthenia, which means nerve weakness, and the sufferer is called a newmstlzem'c. It was Beard, of New York, who, in 1869, first directed general attention to a condition marked by irritable weakness, and adopted for it the term neurasthenia. In Europe, it was at first derisively called Beard's disease, or the American disease, and some even referred to it as Americanitis. Herbert Spencer regarded the trouble as essentially American, a view which is decidedly incorrect insomuch as it is a disease of the whole civilized world. Very often the cause of neuras thenia may be resident in some organ of the body. It may be the sexual apparatus, the nose, throat, or digestive tract, hence all neurasthenics should willingly submit to a thorough examination by their physician, for without a removal of the cause, all treatment will prove ineffectual. The strides made in diagnostic medicine have been enormous, and with the wonderful X-rays at our command, who can gainsay the Biblical quotation, For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed, and hid that shall not be known. We have medical as well as social fads. To call every disease with nervous symptoms, neurasthenia, is essentially wrong. Neurasthenia is unaccompanied by any tangible evidence of organic disease. Therefore the diagnosis of neurasthenia is only warranted, when, after a systematic and thorough ex amination of the body, no evidence of organic disease can be elicited. A careful examination of the bodily functions is a tedious and painstaking act, and necessitates considerable skill on the part of the physician. Patients coming to the physician for advice and relief do not understand this. They presume that feeling the pulse, looking at the tongue, and tapping the chest constitute the sole diagnostic aids of the physician. The real skill of a medical man lies in his diagnosis of the case. Diagnosis is the goal of a physician's erudition, and justifies the Latin aphorism, He who diagnoses well, cures well.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.