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Gallaudet's Health - Coggle Diagram
Gallaudet's Health
Physical Health
Declining health = declining interviews
Used health to avoid others
Sent misleading letters about illness
1814- claimed 9-10 years of failed health
He worked anyway, and was quite productive over those years
Reality- he lacked the confidence for usual pastor responsibilities
Even declined to write a poem for Phi Beta Kappa,
citing health issues
Poor Vision
Constipation
Issues with lungs
Prone to Infectious Diseases
Psychological Issues
1818- described staying in bed for 3 days due to exhaustion
Told a professional correspondent he could
not answer questions due to his poor health.
told him she should have inquired a year earlier
told doctor he was unable to carry on with regular life
due to "morbid state of mind"
Referred to his depression as "melancholy"
common among New England clergymen
Opium
affected his health
unknown how long his habit was
over the counter drug
used as a home remedy for almost any ailment
Used for depression
lethargic and constipation
1820- Arrival to Hartford
So high, he couldn't sit or stand
Caused a lot of gossip