How did the prescribed cures for neurasthenia differ for men and for women?
Neurasthenia was a disease that inflicted both men and women. The well educated, intellects, and affluent were affected with this disease. The medication was called Americanitis Elixir. It treated all the symptoms caused by neurasthenia.
To the intellectual and feminist females, who were affected by this condition, were advised to take a break from their schedule. They were told to relax before they commenced their high stressful jobs.
They were advised to stay at home for 6 weeks. To indulge in social programs. They were told to read books for pleasure. Their diets were also altered to make their health better. They were kept on a high fat diet to supplement their bodies with energy.
The educated and intellectual men affected with the disease were told to undertake a holiday. They did not much restrict their social life, but were told to take a break from their hectic schedules. They were advised to go for an adventurous vacation and travel.