Outwitting Our Nerves: A Primer of Psychotherapy

by Josephine Agnes Jackson

Find practical paths to relief from nervous strain by directing your energy outward.

This primer explains how sublimation, self-knowledge, and the right kind of work can quiet inner turmoil. It presents a clear approach to turning scattered energy into constructive action, grounded in everyday psychology.

From the premise that nerves improve when energy flows in the right direction, the book offers approachable ideas for understanding nervous symptoms, personal habits, and the role of work in healing. It contrasts deep analysis with simpler methods that can help many readers find relief without lengthy treatment.

Learn how directing energy toward self-chosen activities can restore balance. See how self-knowledge and re-education reduce inner conflicts and resistances. Explore how social roles, work, and care for others interact with personal health. Discover practical alternatives to lengthy psychoanalytic procedures when suitable. Ideal for readers seeking clear, applicable guidance on managing nerves and improving well-being.

417 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1921