02415cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000280012624500450015426400510019930000470025033600260029733700260032333800360034950000310038550802290041652013620064553400450200765300180205285600430207047366UtSlPG20260610134105.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a14018347 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aRC1 aMusgrove, Charles David10aNervous Breakdowns and How to Avoid Them 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2014-11-16 aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Fay Dunn, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) a"Nervous Breakdowns and How to Avoid Them" by Charles D. Musgrove is a self-help book written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the understanding of nervous breakdowns, their symptoms, and preventive measures, drawing parallels between human health and the mechanics of machinery. The author aims to equip readers with strategies to maintain their mental and physical well-being, thus avoiding the pitfalls of nervous disorders that often afflict capable individuals under stress. At the start of the book, the author uses the metaphor of an express train to illustrate how sudden breakdowns can occur without warning, particularly for those who devote themselves intensely to their work or personal commitments. Musgrove discusses the nature of breakdowns, identifying emotional and physical signs that may precede a crisis, such as fatigue, irritability, and an overwhelming sense of worry. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing these danger signals early, as well as adopting a lifestyle that promotes a better balance of health through proper diet, exercise, and rest. The opening sets the stage for a thorough exploration of health and the various factors influencing the onset of nervous disorders, inviting readers to take proactive steps towards maintaining their overall well-being. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aMental health40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47366