Medical Notes of John Graham Forrest, Chiswick Asylum (1884-1925) – Wellcome Library, London Ref MSS.6222-6227: Difference between revisions
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|that he forces himself to go out and that he cannot concentrate his mind on anything. He spoke as usual of never being told the truth by his family – He is in good general health and sleeps quietly - reads and plays the piano a good deal | |that he forces himself to go out and that he cannot concentrate his mind on anything. He spoke as usual of never being told the truth by his family – He is in good general health and sleeps quietly - reads and plays the piano a good deal. Ch. Tuke. | ||
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|Has been going on quietly in his usual rather odd way – | |Has been going on quietly in his usual rather odd way – But has been generally cheerful and has been to church. Today visited by his brother Frank. He became agitated and refused to see him or speak with him at all – offered to “show himself” and proceeded to walk in front of the window – general health very good. Ch. Tuke. | ||
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|Goes on much as usual. Says little about his father but knows he is ill and not likely to recover; at times he is self deprecating, says that he may have to give up going to church, as he thinks he may keep others from attending – at other times | |Goes on much as usual. Says little about his father but knows he is ill and not likely to recover; at times he is self deprecating, says that he may have to give up going to church, as he thinks he may keep others from attending – at other times hilarious and cheerful. Sleeps rather erratically, generally soundly towards morning and does not always rise when called. Interested in "Times" and in books. Comes to meals with us. Plays piano. T.S. Tuke | ||
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|His father died today. Received the news calmly but was evidently excited by it though | |His father died today. Received the news calmly, but was evidently excited by it though he tried hard to conceal it. Talked a good deal about it, and is heard to talk to himself also. General behaviour as usual. T.S. Tuke | ||
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|Has received visits from his brothers and from his lawyer, has not exhibited any sentiment, | |Has received visits from his brothers and from his lawyer, has not exhibited any sentiment, but seems reasonably anxious to secure some better provision for his younger brother whose share under his father’s will is smaller – this seems to be likely to be arranged as he wishes. He is studying well – he goes to church and plays chess and does not obviously avoid meeting people. Ch. Tuke | ||
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|Mr Forrest seems tranquil and goes on quietly. He has | |Mr Forrest seems tranquil and goes on quietly. He has lately seen his younger brother and has been introduced to this gentleman’s fiancée and her mother. | ||
His conversation is less marked by reference to his own troubles, but today he talked freely to me. He spoke of the private detectives as a fact and referred to the various charges of | His conversation is less marked by reference to his own troubles, but today he talked freely to me. He spoke of the private detectives as a fact and referred to the various charges of immorality against him. | ||
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On my saying | On my saying that “at least no one had interfered with him here” he replied “he was not so sure about that, that he believed that the Vicar had been troubled about him “and further told me that he found “that everyone in his parish to whom he had spoken had left the neighbourhood” This was to me a new delusion – He told me that he would like to attend his brother’s wedding. Also that he would like “to live abroad”. On speaking he becomes agitated and tremulous – He refers also to some delusion about a man who was formerly a gardener and thinks that he was the author of anonymous letters, but does not know where this man now is living. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Visited by his brother Charles who is shortly to be married bringing his fiancée with him. Mr Graham Forrest presented her with some jewellery which had belonged to his Mother. He is cheerful and lively – Lately he has been at his own special request to visit his | Visited by his brother Charles who is shortly to be married bringing his fiancée with him. Mr Graham Forrest presented her with some jewellery which had belonged to his Mother. He is cheerful and lively – Lately he has been at his own special request to visit his Mother’s grave – he went there and back in a motor car with three attendants and did not call on anyone. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Mr Forrest was to my surprise anxious to attend his brother’s wedding on the 20th. Very reluctantly I had to refuse permission as he continued to rail against his relatives and I thought that he was hardly in a condition of mental health to warrant me in allowing him to meet so many friends and relatives. He was angry and annoyed and his delusions were very apparent for several days. He has now become tranquil again and has resumed his ordinary self control- But he talks to himself loudly when alone violently abusing his relatives. | Mr Forrest was to my surprise anxious to attend his brother’s wedding on the 20th. Very reluctantly I had to refuse permission as he continued to rail against his relatives and I thought that he was hardly in a condition of mental health to warrant me in allowing him to meet so many friends and relatives. He was angry and annoyed and his delusions were very apparent for several days. He has now become tranquil again and has resumed his ordinary self control- But he talks to himself loudly when alone violently abusing his relatives. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Is generally rather more rational, seldom speaks of relatives in the former manner and occupies himself – has delusions that his presence is offensive to others but lately has been more ready to go out on little excursions – plays the piano. Sleeps quietly. | Is generally rather more rational, seldom speaks of relatives in the former manner and occupies himself – has delusions that his presence is offensive to others - but lately has been more ready to go out on little excursions – plays the piano. Sleeps quietly. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Mr Forrest is in fairly good health – Is rational on many points and generally cheerful. Has been | Mr Forrest is in fairly good health – Is rational on many points and generally cheerful. Has been considerably troubled by the sale that has taken place of his father’s effects but his friends have tried to please him by securing any silver or articles of value which he wished to have. Mr Forrest is still troubled by the delusions that he is responsible for any calamities or troubles, and thinks that by reason of his presence, that | ||
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that his presence in some way offends the people of the neighbourhood and that the congregation of the church falls off by this cause and that this gives trouble to his vicar – He begins to talk of wishing to leave and thinks that he would like to go abroad and learn a language. He is rather inclined to avoid people but comes to my house and lunches at times and has played the piano lately at a concert. On these occasions he is cheerful and natural in manner – he sleeps well but wishes to sit up rather late at night. He still talks in the same odd way about his family. | that his presence in some way offends the people of the neighbourhood and that the congregation of the church falls off by this cause and that this gives trouble to his vicar – He begins to talk of wishing to leave and thinks that he would like to go abroad and learn a language. He is rather inclined to avoid people but comes to my house and lunches at times and has played the piano lately at a concert. On these occasions he is cheerful and natural in manner – he sleeps well but wishes to sit up rather late at night. He still talks in the same odd way about his family. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Mr Forrest seems to be more tranquil, he has asked me to write to his brother which I have done – he plays chess and has sent a wreath for his mother’s grave. | Mr Forrest seems to be more tranquil, he has asked me to write to his brother which I have done – he plays chess and has sent a wreath for his mother’s grave. Ch. T. | ||
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|Has been better and more natural lately. Attended church several times at Xmas. Plays chess. | |Has been better and more natural lately. Attended church several times at Xmas. Plays chess. Ch. T. | ||
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|Mr Forrest is | |Mr Forrest is very well pert[?] but has a cold in the head. He rather objects to taking proper care of himself – Mentally he is less troubled by delusions and his manner, though nervous and a little odd at times is tranquil. He can talk and converse well but on being questioned about his delusions he becomes rather secretive and very irrational repeating that he was followed by detectives in London and charged with wicked[?] conduct and scandals. He told me that his mother used to write to the Bishop of Oxford to complain of the clergy and made so much scandal that he could not get into the Diocese. He wants to get some occupation and I have persuaded him to resume a book he was engaged upon (history of a parish) and at his request I have written for some ancient “wills” which are in the Probate Office in Northampton. These he says will give him information for the book. He has been going to bed earlier lately. Ch. T. | ||
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Going on quietly and is less disturbed by delusions but is nervous and very odd at times. He is going out to church regularly – plays chess – visited by his brothers and is | Going on quietly and is less disturbed by delusions but is nervous and very odd at times. He is going out to church regularly – plays chess – visited by his brothers and is occupied by writing and playing the piano etc. Ch. Tuke. | ||
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Mr Forrest is about at his best mental condition, he is | Mr Forrest is about at his best mental condition, he is occupied and his conversation is quiet & he controls himself well. He begins to talk of “travel” or of going abroad but though rational in times it is evident that he is not normal or free from delusions. But his expression is certainly more natural and he appears less nervous and more cheerful. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Is going on well has been out to the theatre with my | Is going on well has been out to the theatre with my brother F W Tuke – Today goes on special leave to visit his brother at Enfield – Improved manner – Ch. Tuke | ||
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Mr Forrest has been very tranquil and at his best, at times | Mr Forrest has been very tranquil and at his best, at times agitation and nervous tremor[?] is seen but as a rule he has been better. – But the delusions are still there and he is very unstable. He talks sometimes of going to stay with one of his brothers – It is evident that he is likely to need supervision. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Has been going on well, less agitation and quieter tranquillity. He plays the piano with ? | Has been going on well, less agitation and quieter tranquillity. He plays the piano with moderation[?]. Has been to visit his brother at Bristol, travelling alone & returning very cheerfully – has dined with me several times lately. The delusions are still there as is shewn by his asking at times “if there has been much trouble about him lately” He looks well. Attends daily service at the Parish Church. Is very keen about croquet and plays daily. Has several times been up to lunch and dine with Miss Best. Does not sit up late. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Was going on very well, paying visits and keeping in a cheerful frame of mind | Was going on very well, paying visits and keeping in a cheerful frame of mind, playing croquet – dining with my family &c. Lately a good deal disturbed by being told by the Vicar of his Parish that it was not desirable that he should attend daily service, or visit the curates so much. The objections raised were chiefly that he turned round and looked at people as they came into church and that he took up too much of the curates time – I would have preferred that it has been left to me to inform Mr Forrest, for the matter has troubled him, as he always has delusions that his presence is in some way offensive to others – He seems now to be getting over this a little. Today goes to another church and lately with my permission goes to visit Miss Best, and seems to be quite self possessed and tranquil. Ch. Tuke | ||
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|Sep 31st. Is now very quiet and contented again. Has had several visitors lately. His solicitor came and talked to him of the sale at his old home, Mr. Forrest had sent for a catalogue, and just came in shouting about things that are or are not to be sold. His brother Frank came next day and was ordered out at once - Two days after Mr. Forrest wished to go to Princes Risboro' and see the things. Was allowed to go in motor with Head attendant. But his brother Frank there (he had told me he would not be there) and | |||
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|they went around together, at times relations rather strained but on the whole agreed about things, and had tea together. Brother told Head attendant that he was not very civil at times, and that he seemed rather nervous. Came home in good spirits, but said "It might all have been avoided had they treated him", and talked rather strangely about it. | |||
His brother Charles saw him, and he also entertained his youngest brother at dinner. He has had several conversations with me, was told that a nurse here had a relation in his old parish and said to me "that will account for so many nurses leaving". He also often says that people are watching him and asks me if there is anything said against him, and whether people leave Chiswick and church because of him. | |||
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Mr Forrest had to some extent got over the trouble last referenced to. Now he is again disturbed by news of his brother’s financial | Mr Forrest had to some extent got over the trouble last referenced to. Now he is again disturbed by news of his brother’s financial position – he has however been able to go out, and has attended a concert, but he evidently is under the impression that in some way these troubles are “down to him” and that his presence is not good for others. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Slept well, but this morning is disturbed in mind by delusions e.g. asked whether a | Slept well, but this morning is disturbed in mind by delusions e.g. asked whether a certain person “was a detective” & said he would like to be sent to a county asylum – But played a game of croquet in the afternoon – Is kept under supervision. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Bright and | Bright and active just now. Takes service - Is allowed to go out to make visits etc. | ||
Sometimes nervous and odd in manner. The delusions are not so obvious. Health good. Ch. Tuke | |||
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Going on well often very bright and cheerful at times shows that the delusions are present. His health is good he wished to play hockey and | Going on well often very bright and cheerful at times shows that the delusions are present. His health is good he wished to play hockey and joined in a match. He visits friends and goes out to church – Rather nervous in manner. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Was at Winkton for 48 hours on leave April 1st and 2nd, he was very cheerful and well and seemed to enjoy the change. | Was at Winkton for 48 hours on leave April 1st and 2nd, he was very cheerful and well and seemed to enjoy the change. Ch. T. | ||
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Has been on the whole going well, but at times he tells people that he has | Has been on the whole going well, but at times he tells people that he has to be blamed for all kind of things, misfortunes that have befallen others, people leaving the parish, and so on and asks if any enquiries have been made about him. He is as a rule cheerful, but he is very impulsive and easily upset, and still talks a great deal to himself. He is busy with music, and plays croquet a good deal. T.S. Tuke | ||
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Is going on quietly has been away for a short time to Winkton with Mr F Tuke and his wife. Bathed and cycled a little | Is going on quietly has been away for a short time to Winkton with Mr F Tuke and his wife. Bathed and cycled a little & seemed to enjoy himself to a certain extent. He has been very busy lately composing songs, & has taken the word from the “Princess” Some of these are not without merit, he writes them most cleverly & well. Plays croquet | ||
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with my son & daughter; comes to visit & is pleasant. He still thinks troubles come through him, though he talks less wildly. Goes about freely, lunches with a cousin in town occasionally, & has been to see his brother & his wife. Generally civil, but not always to be depended on. Easily excited & then gets very shaky & tremulous. General health good [___?] good. Plays chess. T.S. Tuke. | |||
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Has been very fairly well lately, but seeing a policeman at the gates yesterday asked if he had come for him. He plays the piano as usual & has been composing music. Ch. T. | |||
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Very good health - generally cheerful & sometimes amiable in manner - but the delusions appear frequently. He thinks that servants leave “through him”, if people are ill, it is “through him” &c. He is able to go out alone & behaves with propriety Ch. Tuke | |||
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Though the delusions appear at times, he is at present very well & cheerful - playing the piano, composing - playing chess & bridge. Ch. Tuke. | |||
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Gone to Winkton on train to join Mr Ch. Tuke. Has been very bright & cheerful lately, he still thinks troubles are due to him. Is generally occupied, reading, playing at chess or walking out. Says he is emptying another church. T.S. Tuke. | |||
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Cheerful & good tempered deluded at times, but is occupied by music &c. & is very good to other patients & is frequently walking out with one now. He plays games indoors & out Ch. Tuke. | |||
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Has been well occupied by music & has done a good deal of composing & has been quite interested in it - | |||
His | He has also become willing to play cards & now frequently takes part in a game of Bridge & plays very well - His odd & sometimes unexpected manner is seen at times & he no doubt has delusions but is able to control them better. He is looking well & is generally cheerful. Ch. Tuke | ||
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Has been very tranquil & free from excitement lately & has been occupied by music & also has been golfing frequently - | |||
Today visited by his brother Frank & received him quietly in my presence, was visibly affected by hearing that his brother was ordered to [___?] for his health - Enquired about his “[___?]” & said “where did you get it.” Is looking well & [___?]. | |||
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