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I recently have been studying the works of Dr. Silas Weir Mitchell. He has done revolutionary work to treat Hysteria in women, amongst other ailments.
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His theory is that if you cure the body, the mind must follow. He calls it the Rest Cure.
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My Wife’s behavior has become erratic. She has become prone to nervous breakdown…
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…And fits of anger.
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Since I encouraged her writing with sincerity, I fear I am partially responsible for her delusions. I must make this right.
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I have decided to apply Dr. Weir’s “Rest Cure.” I have also forbidden any writing.
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I know she still writes, though. I find the papers. She sees things in our wallpaper pattern. But the wallpaper is mostly plain.
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Her writing is often incoherent, and more often inconsistent with reality.
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Mitchell insists the patient will make progress, using this method.
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I have not found this to be the case.