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The Combat Within

By Elias Varon

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The Combat Within

By Elias Varon

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"The Combat Within: A Soldier's Story of Stress, Science, and Survival" is a groundbreaking narrative that weaves together the emotional reality of a fictional soldier's war experience with the cutting-edge science of trauma and recovery. Through the raw lens of one man's deployment, battles, and return home, this book explores what war does not only to the body - but to the amygdala, hippocampus, and every circuit of the human mind.From the surge of the adrenaline rush during ambushes to the long nights marked by sleep disturbances and haunting nightmares, each chapter blends narrative immersion with clear, engaging explanations of how the brain and body react to chronic stress and trauma. Readers will come face-to-face with the effects of cortisol, the fight or flight response, and the painful slide into dissociation, numbness, and flashbacks - all symptoms commonly experienced by veterans struggling with PTSD.But this is also a story of hope and resilience. It delves into the power of neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to heal and adapt - and shows how the journey of healing is neither linear nor simple. The book confronts heavy truths: survivor's guilt, moral injury, and the tragedy of suicide among soldiers, while shedding light on the critical importance of suicide prevention, emotional regulation, and the mind-body connection."The Combat Within" doesn't just break the silence - it redefines it. It challenges stigmas, exposes the cost of silence, and invites readers to understand that healing begins not with forgetting, but with telling the story.Whether you're a veteran, a loved one, a therapist, or simply someone seeking to understand the human cost of war - this book will leave an indelible mark.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
370
Release Date:
2025-06-29
Publication Date:
2025-06-29
Publisher:
Dr. Elias Varon
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798231421046
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
521 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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