"Health has been good, no serious illnesses. No information about menopause. Husband, a drainage contractor, died. Three sons, two live at home. No tobacco or alcohol. Used to be cheerful, never downhearted, very energetic, very houseproud, not a worrier, not quick tempered, not suspicious, jealous or quarrelsome. Informant thinks she worried about her sons in the forces a great deal. Present illness: Had a sore back 8 or 10 weeks ago and has been worrying about it, for the last 3 weeks she has been worrying about the least thing; thought her boys were not getting enough to eat; thought things were not being done properly; felt she was not doing the right thing. She did not seem particularly depressed but was agitated and slept badly. She was unable to do her housework, has lost a little weight. She seemed to get slower in her speech and action; felt that she was not getting the right kind of food. She has not said anything about committing suicide but has seemed dazed and confused."