TREATMENT OF HYSTERICAL FITS.

Ohinemuri Gazette, Volume XXV, Issue 3210, 2 March 1914, Page 4

TREATMENT OF HYSTERICAL FITS.

This fit is most commonly seen in young- women whose health is below par; it is, however, occasionally seen in the male sex, and in each case has t> be regarded'as the result of .some disturbance of the nervous system. If a great deal of sympathy is expended "on the patient, the chances are that she will have frequent hysterical attacks. Hence the proper* line of ■ treatment is to exercise a healthy neglect of the patient and in her hearing to assert that there is nothing at all wrong with! her, and that if she is left to herself recovery will bo the more speedily ac-* eompHshed. Sometimes a dash of cold wafer on the face may have a certain effect in terminating the nervous crisis, while, as an old doctor was wont to advise, there is a good moral effect in leaving- tbo patient to herself, and on going; out of the room to slam the door loudly.