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"This man is obsessional, was lately very worried because the numbers in his school had fallen and he knew he would be moved. Had a haematemesis, also pains and indigestion. Dr says all of hysterical origin. Over solicitous intelligent man. Wife recently had a miscarriage. Seen by PSW - excellent informant but very meticulous; most intelligent and cultured man. Living conditions very good. Harmonious."

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"Occupation: Housewife. Rate-aided patient (husband was a gardener). Diagnosis: Obsessional Neurosis. [Female informant] thinks that she is dead, [male informant] that she is away."

Scope and Contents This woman was ad. to C.R. from the Clinic as a private patient. DIAGNOSIS: Involutional Depression? First trouble with nerves 12 years ago, more depressed and anxious last 3 years, sleepwalking last 5 years, obsessional phobias lately - esp. about harming her little girl.Admitted to C.R.I. Discharged. DIAGNOSIS: Reactive Depression in Psychoneurotic peronality. Illness has been going on for several years. Pt. is afraid of something happening to herself or the children. ...

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"Attended OPC - Anxiety neurosis with obsessioal features. Bronchial asthma. Avoids people, afraid of driving a car or of working with horses. Mother died last year - his asthma was very bad after this. Father dead. They are well-to-do farmers, work very hard, decent people. Previous attack was 12 years ago."

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"This woman is excitable, very fussy about cleanliness, neurotic, goes off the deep end."

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"Eccentric, very houseproud to the point of peculiarity, ?spiritualist, odd. A widow, no children. Keeps lodgers but they never stay long."

Scope and Contents "Student. Intelligent looking young man who soon overcomes his initial shyness. Has been worrying about his health for years. Fears pneumonia, hernia, etc. Afraid of germs. No washing compulsion. Meticulous and perfectionist. Obsessed with numbers. Before going to sleep he has to touch the bedpost seven times. "I think it is fear of death". Has to count when pumping up his bicycle. Very superstitious. Has given up smoking because smoking may cause jaundice. Does not lift heavy objects for...

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"Railwayman but got a phobia about crossing the rails - the railway company are trying to get him another form of employment. Neurosis improving with benzedrine. But was always neurasthenic, complaining of his stomach and funny feelings. Married, wife nice. Clean house. Condemned, 3 rooms. No PA - looks queer but all right."

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'This man has a reputation for eccentricity; very downright, quarrels a lot, does not want to be popular, writes a lot to the papers. His first wife was killed and he married her sister. No children. Seen by PSW: Dry, rigid personality, meticulous, gave impression of super-ego. Asked for PSW's credentials.'

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'Attended OPC - Obsessional state on a cylcothymic basis. First symptoms 6 or 7 years ago.'