In this groundbreaking work, Margaret Doane Gardiner explores the nature and treatment of neurasthenia, a condition that was prevalent in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on her own experience as a patient and her extensive research, Gardiner provides a comprehensive overview of the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this common but poorly understood disorder. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the social and cultural factors that shape our understanding of mental health.

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