NERVOUSNESS

is a symptom of weakne . In this condition external stimuli produce more effect on the emotional side of the mind than is normal. The causes are aumerous. A highly strung nervous temperament is often inherited and, so long as the — health is well maintained, is an advantage, for such people are usually clever. Over work, excitement, luck of sleep, indulgence, especially in “ the three domestic poisons "—tea, tobacco, and alcohol; want of fresh air and constipation are all <auses of nervousne . The treatment is the detection and removal of the cause. Tonics may be required, arsenic being often beneficial, but alcohol should be avoided. [s. 389]