Medical Notes of John Graham Forrest, Chiswick Asylum (1884-1925) – Wellcome Library, London Ref MSS.6222-6227: Difference between revisions
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|Goes on quietly. Abuses his father and talks of what he ??? to do, has very vague ideas about his future. Walks about the place, smokes ??? a little and with what he calls ??? which are not very coherent. A little ??? at night at times but is as much quiet. Seems contented. | |Goes on quietly. Abuses his father and talks of what he ??? to do, has very vague ideas about his future. Walks about the place, smokes ??? a little and with what he calls ??? which are not very coherent. A little ??? at night at times but is as much quiet. Seems contented. | ||
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|align="right"|March 22nd | |align="right"|March 22nd | ||
|Quiet and generally well behaved. Plays piano a great deal, in a rather fluid style, and at times will rather to much emphasis! Still talks of the ??? his ??? have from him. ??? complaints, and takes things very easily. Reads, lunches with, etc ??? good & improved in health. | |Quiet and generally well behaved. Plays piano a great deal, in a rather fluid style, and at times will rather to much emphasis! Still talks of the ??? his ??? have from him. ??? complaints, and takes things very easily. Reads, lunches with, etc ??? good & improved in health. | ||
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|Saw Dr Savage today who talked to him about his clerical work and whether he would resume it. This seems to irritate him intensely, he declined to ??? ??? and marched about the room excitedly – talks of writing ???? himself as a ???? | |Saw Dr Savage today who talked to him about his clerical work and whether he would resume it. This seems to irritate him intensely, he declined to ??? ??? and marched about the room excitedly – talks of writing ???? himself as a ???? | ||
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|align="right"|April 12th | |align="right"|April 12th | ||
|Has gone on quietly lately. Talks in the same way about himself, says he is ??? enough for anything, but he is ???? and uncertain in every way. Plays a good deal on piano, is out of doors as much as possible and has enjoyed sitting ??? the last few days. ??? ??? & ??? ??? for writers of churches. Sleeps ???. Is inclined to ??? too much. Very ?? twice still. T.S. Tuke | |Has gone on quietly lately. Talks in the same way about himself, says he is ??? enough for anything, but he is ???? and uncertain in every way. Plays a good deal on piano, is out of doors as much as possible and has enjoyed sitting ??? the last few days. ??? ??? & ??? ??? for writers of churches. Sleeps ???. Is inclined to ??? too much. Very ?? twice still. T.S. Tuke | ||
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He goes to church frequently. He looks very well. | He goes to church frequently. He looks very well. | ||
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|align="right"|1909 Jan 17th | |align="right"|1909 Jan 17th | ||
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|Has been going on quietly much in the same manner – sometimes dines with me and behaves naturally – Is rather odd and suspicious and is put-out and rather disturbed by news of his father’s serious ill health – Today while talking very quietly he repeated that he use to be followed by detectives in town and asked whether there were any about now – He said that he forces P.T.O. | |Has been going on quietly much in the same manner – sometimes dines with me and behaves naturally – Is rather odd and suspicious and is put-out and rather disturbed by news of his father’s serious ill health – Today while talking very quietly he repeated that he use to be followed by detectives in town and asked whether there were any about now – He said that he forces P.T.O. | ||
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|align="right"|Jan 17th 1909 (contd) | |align="right"|Jan 17th 1909 (contd) | ||
|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 | ||
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|colspan="2" align="center"| Revd J. Graham Forrest | |colspan="2" align="center"| Revd J. Graham Forrest | ||
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|align="right"|July 18th (contd) | |align="right"|July 18th (contd) | ||
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On my saying that “at least no one had interfered with him here” he explained “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. | On my saying that “at least no one had interfered with him here” he explained “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. | ||
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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. | ||
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|align="right"|Jan 18th 1911 | |align="right"|Jan 18th 1911 | ||
|Mr Forrest is doing well ??? 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 ??? ??? and scandals. He told me that his mother was 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 Parish Office in Northampton. These he says will give him information for the book. He has been going to bed earlier lately. | |Mr Forrest is doing well ??? 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 ??? ??? and scandals. He told me that his mother was 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 Parish Office in Northampton. These he says will give him information for the book. He has been going to bed earlier lately. | ||
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Has been going on well, less agitation and quieter tranquillity. He plays the piano with ????? Has been to visit his brother at Bristol. Travelling alone and returning very cheerfully – has dined with me sometimes lately. The delusions are still there as is shown 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 ??? ??? ???. Does not sit up late. | Has been going on well, less agitation and quieter tranquillity. He plays the piano with ????? Has been to visit his brother at Bristol. Travelling alone and returning very cheerfully – has dined with me sometimes lately. The delusions are still there as is shown 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 ??? ??? ???. Does not sit up late. | ||
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|align="right"|October 8th | |align="right"|October 8th | ||
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Was going on very well, paying visits and keeping in a cheerful frame of mind. Playing croquet – dining with my family. Lately a good deal disturbed by being told by the friend of his Parish that it was not desirable that he should attend daily service, or visit the curates so much. The ???? service were ????? 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 writer 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. ??? goes to another church and listen ??? my ??? son to visit ??? ???, and seems to be ??? self ???? and tranquil. | Was going on very well, paying visits and keeping in a cheerful frame of mind. Playing croquet – dining with my family. Lately a good deal disturbed by being told by the friend of his Parish that it was not desirable that he should attend daily service, or visit the curates so much. The ???? service were ????? 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 writer 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. ??? goes to another church and listen ??? my ??? son to visit ??? ???, and seems to be ??? self ???? and tranquil. | ||
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|colspan="2" align="center"| Revd J. G. Forrest | |colspan="2" align="center"| Revd J. G. Forrest | ||
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|align="right"|October 14th | |align="right"|October 14th | ||
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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 positions – 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. | 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 positions – 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. | ||
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Quite cheerful again lately – But frequently refers to the delusions that he is responsible for everything that goes wrong – Looking fairly well – goes to another church frequently | Quite cheerful again lately – But frequently refers to the delusions that he is responsible for everything that goes wrong – Looking fairly well – goes to another church frequently | ||
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Bright and ???? ??????? ???? Talks ???- Is allowed to go out to ???? visits ??. ???? nervous and odd in manner. The delusions are not so obvious. Health good. | Bright and ???? ??????? ???? Talks ???- Is allowed to go out to ???? visits ??. ???? nervous and odd in manner. The delusions are not so obvious. Health good. | ||
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|align="right"|Dec 27th 1913 | |align="right"|Dec 27th 1913 | ||
|The visit of his brother evidently disturbed Mr Forrest after a rather long interval of ???????? ?????? is a good deal troubled by delusions again. There as before are ??? and the effect that he is responsible for all troubles, and also that “things are said about him”, He thinks that he has “???? The church” he now attends – He is nervous and disturbed to some extent, but continues his occupations and plays the piano and plays golf. He lunched with Dr S Tuke on Xmas day but refused to drive with me, and delusions more troublesome all that day. Today he is a little better, but says he thinks he had better go away as his presence is bad for everyone. | |The visit of his brother evidently disturbed Mr Forrest after a rather long interval of ???????? ?????? is a good deal troubled by delusions again. There as before are ??? and the effect that he is responsible for all troubles, and also that “things are said about him”, He thinks that he has “???? The church” he now attends – He is nervous and disturbed to some extent, but continues his occupations and plays the piano and plays golf. He lunched with Dr S Tuke on Xmas day but refused to drive with me, and delusions more troublesome all that day. Today he is a little better, but says he thinks he had better go away as his presence is bad for everyone. | ||
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|colspan="2" align="center"| Revd J. G. Forrest | |colspan="2" align="center"| Revd J. G. Forrest | ||
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|Is looking a good deal stronger and better for having been playing games all the summer. Continues to play golf daily with another patient – Is in very fair mental condition and is not troubled by delusions so much. Sleeps better – Has been invited and has been to London to see his brother. Is much interested in War news, and follows the campaign in the papers – Does not seem to care to go away for a change. | |Is looking a good deal stronger and better for having been playing games all the summer. Continues to play golf daily with another patient – Is in very fair mental condition and is not troubled by delusions so much. Sleeps better – Has been invited and has been to London to see his brother. Is much interested in War news, and follows the campaign in the papers – Does not seem to care to go away for a change. | ||
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|Is going on well. Is bright and active lately has been tired by the new of death of his brother Charles of Phthisosis at Bath, but has not broken down. Is still inclined to think that he is the cause of illness in others and of all their misfortunes – he has written letters to his lawyer and is to go to visit a sister in law. | |Is going on well. Is bright and active lately has been tired by the new of death of his brother Charles of Phthisosis at Bath, but has not broken down. Is still inclined to think that he is the cause of illness in others and of all their misfortunes – he has written letters to his lawyer and is to go to visit a sister in law. | ||
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|Has been going on extremely well – lately has had news of his brother’s death (killed in action in Baghdad). Was a good deal disturbed at first but recovered in a few days and is now calm about it and speaks of it normally. His health is good – he continues to play games, golf etc. | |Has been going on extremely well – lately has had news of his brother’s death (killed in action in Baghdad). Was a good deal disturbed at first but recovered in a few days and is now calm about it and speaks of it normally. His health is good – he continues to play games, golf etc. | ||
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|align="right"|1916 March 27th | |align="right"|1916 March 27th | ||
|Has been going on quietly taking exercise, going to London, etc. Fairly odd in some ways at times but generally ?????? more rational and has suspicions is ???? Has had a slight cold lately and the weather has been bad – on Friday asked to go to Winkton on 48 hours leave – this was at once agreed to and he was allowed to make his arrangements and all was prepared for his visit. He seems to have been very cheerful and has returned. Today looking better for the change and pleased that he had been ????? to go alone. | |Has been going on quietly taking exercise, going to London, etc. Fairly odd in some ways at times but generally ?????? more rational and has suspicions is ???? Has had a slight cold lately and the weather has been bad – on Friday asked to go to Winkton on 48 hours leave – this was at once agreed to and he was allowed to make his arrangements and all was prepared for his visit. He seems to have been very cheerful and has returned. Today looking better for the change and pleased that he had been ????? to go alone. | ||
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Very cheerful and lively playing games and the piano, but has lately been odd and has been “suspicious” again. Much interested as before in the War news which he studies and knows very much of. He is looking well. | |Very cheerful and lively playing games and the piano, but has lately been odd and has been “suspicious” again. Much interested as before in the War news which he studies and knows very much of. He is looking well. | ||
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|align="right"|August 20th | |align="right"|August 20th | ||
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|align="right"|1917 Feb 28th | |align="right"|1917 Feb 28th | ||
|Though for some time Mr Forrest is able to go on in a daily routine very well, he is very liable to break down. He has been continually well for months. Lately disturbed by the serious illness of my brother Dr T S Tuke. He was all the time most ?????? and kind, but as usual was disturbed by the delusions that he was in some way responsible. At the death of my brother he suppressed his sorrow? ???? most naturally ??? kindly, but at this time delusions were very evident e.g. he spoke of the accusations made against him (imaginary) by his late father. | |Though for some time Mr Forrest is able to go on in a daily routine very well, he is very liable to break down. He has been continually well for months. Lately disturbed by the serious illness of my brother Dr T S Tuke. He was all the time most ?????? and kind, but as usual was disturbed by the delusions that he was in some way responsible. At the death of my brother he suppressed his sorrow? ???? most naturally ??? kindly, but at this time delusions were very evident e.g. he spoke of the accusations made against him (imaginary) by his late father. | ||
Looking a good deal more composed and has begun to play the piano again. | Looking a good deal more composed and has begun to play the piano again. | ||
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|Patient has not been feeling well for the last ten days, from a chill (internal) and now he has developed jaundice. He does not wish to stay in bed but is keeping in his sitting room and being dieted taking an alliative mixture. | |Patient has not been feeling well for the last ten days, from a chill (internal) and now he has developed jaundice. He does not wish to stay in bed but is keeping in his sitting room and being dieted taking an alliative mixture. | ||
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|colspan="2" align="center"| The Rev. J. G. Forrest | |colspan="2" align="center"| The Rev. J. G. Forrest | ||
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|I have only seen him get on one occasion as he has parole and is generally out. I am told he is very deluded and often behaves and conducts himself in a queer way. | |I have only seen him get on one occasion as he has parole and is generally out. I am told he is very deluded and often behaves and conducts himself in a queer way. | ||
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|colspan="2" align="center"| Rev. J. G. Forrest | |colspan="2" align="center"| Rev. J. G. Forrest | ||
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|Enjoys full parole and leads a quiet regular life. Very suspicious and rather difficult socially but handled tactfully manages to conceal his morbid ideas of persecution. In good health. | |Enjoys full parole and leads a quiet regular life. Very suspicious and rather difficult socially but handled tactfully manages to conceal his morbid ideas of persecution. In good health. | ||
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