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"This woman is definitley funny, takes fits of depression, thinks all the world is against her, will weep for days, is very fond of the limelight. Very easily put out, petted. Bad-tempered. Thinks she is unpopular. Is all right between bouts. She is illegitimate and sensitive about it. Mother dead. Lives alone."

Relatives in survey: Cousin 4.2

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"Doctor says this woman was in C.R.I with a puerperal psychosis. Also definitely dull. Mother: elderly, was in M.H. Incomer. Was depressed and agitated after childbirth. The doctor couldn't decide between schizophrenia and manic-depressive psychosis. House would probably be clean, not overcrowded."

Relatives in survey: Daughter 13.4

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"This woman was in CR as a voluntary rate aided patient. Diagnosis - mania. From the age of 12 had had "turns" when she was elated and grandiose, garrulous. Tiny sweet and aerated water shop. [Male informant] this woman is not 100% mentally, is very nervous. Keeps house for her widowed brother in law."

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"This man is said to be depressed; he has a large prosperous farm but has too much to do, grumbles a lot. PC thinks he is all right but has been run down and suffering from boils. Dr confirms - very dull and stupid, expecting worst to happen, whole family is a "wee bit peculiar". Very mean with money. Registrar - says this man has a reputation for meanness. Is always a bit depressed."

Scope and Contents 'This man has been in CRI several times. Diagnosis "melancholia". Treatment for pernicious anaemia has improved his symptoms. Physcially healthy, has worked as a ploughman. Appears to have had frequent depressions when at home - used to lie in bed, would not work. Has a strong religious streak. Still having treatment by injection for anaemia. He heard that his nephew had been killed in action - this preciptitated a depression; it did not last very long but he was violent and "outrageous" for...