The Invisible War On The Brain Analysis

“There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow,” this statement by Orison Swett Marden speaks truth to what the American soldier should believe after their return from war (Orison, 2015). In the article, The Invisible War on the Brain, explains the physiology and psychological effects that occur in a solider obtaining a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) while in the combat theater (Alexander, 2015). Unforeseen seen victims are the family and close friends that stand by the broken solider, or choose to walk away for their own reasons. Creative beneficial treatments have been discovered for these veterans. The present and future nurses could be the glue that holds the solider and their support system together throughout this treacherous path to recovery. This mysterious condition has been a result of wars long before the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns. During World War I “shell shock” was the common term, however it was dismissed since there was no carnal proof (Alexander, 2015). Almost one-hundred years …show more content…
Some soldiers make the choice to deny negativity from entering everyday life. “I’m not going to not play with my children. I’m not going to let my injuries stop them from having a good life,” is Marine Gunnery Sergeant Aaron Tam decision (Alexander, 2015). Other veterans have more difficulty coping with their experience, or may not have a good support system. Sheri Hall, wife of Army Major Jeff Hall, gave her husband some thought-provoking words,” You kill yourself, you better leave a lengthy explanation as to why, because I can’t explain . . . to your girls who love you, why you would make such a mess of our lives,” (Alexander, 2015). Both veterans had different experiences and struggles in combat and support system. Though different, both have a strong family support group willing to endure hardship with their beloved