MELANCHOLIA.
A case of melancholia, highly illustrative of the effects in this condition of electric baths, came under my notice very recently. It may serve as a guide in the treatment of this and kindred conditions.
Case XXXIII. Mr. F., aet. 22, single, butcher, consulted me Oct. 21st, 1875, for melancholia and loss of memory, from which he had suffered for upwards of a year. He had frequently entertained the idea of suicide. A thorough examination revealed no trouble of any of the viscera. All functions appeared normal. He had never masturbated. There were no collateral symptoms to furnish any evidence of organic cerebral trouble. I prescribed phosphorus and strychnia, and galvanized the brain twice a week. Two weeks of this treatment had completely negative results. I then ordered electric baths. Four baths resulted in a complete cure.