These memoirs, with an introduction by Muriel M. Gardiner, begin with an account of the suicide of the Wolf-man's sister. The Wolf-man continues with a description of his profound depressive reaction accompanied by suicidal thoughts and paralyzing indecision about his career and studies. During the latter part of this period the Wolf-man had a first experience with psychotherapy, supposedly hypnosis. This failed and a decision was made that he should go to Munich to see Kraepelin for examination and advice. The section closes with a description of what turned out to be a last farewell to his father.