Old Mrs Snooksons Husband view on his drinking ailment

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Old Mrs Snooksons Husband view on his drinking ailment

" Well, hows your Husband, Mrs Snookson?" " O! Es very bad, poor ear Es such a martyr to Delerium Tremins." !!! Delirium tremens (Latin for " shaking frenzy", also referred to as The DTs, " the horrors", or " the shakes." ) is an acute episode of delirium that is usually caused by withdrawal from alcohol, first described in 1813. Date: 1895

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Acute Ailment Ailments Alcohol Alcoholic Alcoholism Cape Conversation Curate Episode Frenzy Horrors Husband Patient Phil Priest Shakes Shaking Symptoms Vicar Withdrawal 1895 Delirium Symptom

EDITORS COMMENTS
Old Mrs. Snookson: 'Well, how is your husband, Mrs. Snookson?' the kind-hearted village priest inquired, as he visited the humble abode of the ailing family. 'O! It's very bad, poor ear,' Mrs. Snookson replied, her voice tinged with concern. 'His delirium tremens, or "the horrors," as some call it, have returned once again. The poor man is a martyr to this dreadful affliction. Delirium tremens, or DTs, is an acute episode of delirium caused by withdrawal from alcohol, first described in medical literature in 1813. The symptoms of DTs include shaking, tremors, hallucinations, and disorientation. This photograph, taken in 1895, captures a poignant moment in the life of an alcoholic patient, struggling with the debilitating effects of his addiction. The Victorian-era scene is both historical and humorous, with the priest's inquisitive expression and Mrs. Snookson's matter-of-fact response adding an element of fun and levity to the serious subject matter. The caped figure of the priest, reminiscent of a bygone era, stands in stark contrast to the grim reality of the husband's suffering. This image serves as a reminder of the human spirit's ability to find humor and compassion in even the most challenging circumstances.

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