Epilepsy, Hysteria, and Neurasthenia: Their Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment

"Epilepsy, Hysteria, and Neurasthenia: Their Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment" by Isaac G. Briggs dives into three common neurological disorders, providing a detailed look at what causes them, how they show themselves, and possible ways to treat them, written in a way that's easy for doctors and regular people to understand in the early 1900s. The book starts with the author talking about why there needs to be a simple guide on these illnesses, stressing that taking care of yourself is as important as getting medical help, while exploring the misconceptions of previous times that linked epilepsy to the supernatural. It also describes the different types of epilepsy. The book goes over not just the physical effects of these conditions but also how it can change someone’s life, showing that it wants to deeply explore all sides of these complex health issues.