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2.60 Female, Married, 25-34 yrs, Anxiety Neurosis, September 1947

 Item
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/S2/17/1/2

Scope and Contents

"Appendix removed and two ovarion cysts and part of womb removed. Good recovery. Severe haemorrhage, got radiation treatments and radiotherapy. Began to worry about health, wondered if she would ever get better. Got depressed, has not eaten well for weeks. Gets sleeping tablets, does not feel rested. Has lost interest in her house, cannot stand noise. Finds the children get on her nerves. Weeps occasionally, has feeling in pit of stomach, as if everything were stuck there. Feels sick when going to take food. No suicidal thoughts, feels so weak without food that she cannot walk. Mother worries a lot, gets into a state if she is asked questions - hung her head and plucked dress when asked to talk by Social Worker. "

Relatives in survey: 2.25

Dates

  • Other: September 1947

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Extent

2 Sheets

Repository Details

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