Case 543. (Hurst, March, 1917.)
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Southard, Elmer Ernest
A New Zealander was rendered unconscious for a few minutes following concussion from a high explosive shell. Convulsions developed, occurring at least once and often several times a day.
As to the origin of these convulsions, it appeared that the soldier had had a few convulsions after falling on his head at the age of 8. According to Hurst, recollection of these childhood convulsions probably led by a process of autosuggestion to the Shell-shock convulsions.
Captain Crabtree hypnotized the man, suggesting recovery. The fits immediately ceased and did not recur.