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You'll Be Fine, Darling: Struggling with PTSD after the Trauma of War (Volume 1) Paperback – September 4, 2012

by Pat Mena (Author)

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Full of energy and ambition, Anthony Mena, struggles with the decision of which military branch he will join when he graduates from high school. Towards the end of the school-year, he enlists in the United States Air Force to serve in Security Forces. In spite of his mother’s protest, Anthony leaves to basic training a month after graduation in hope of deploying to fight in the war-torn country of Iraq.

This is the true story of a courageous and determined young man who serves his country while the United States is involved in a bloody and controversial war in Iraq. Anthony proudly volunteers to deploy to Iraq a few months after joining the Air Force. This first deployment does not satisfy Anthony’s desire to be involved in challenging experiences.

Once again, this brave, adventurous airman volunteers for a year-long deployment to the bloody city of Baghdad. This time, he proudly serves as the lead driver for his squad, which consists of four Humvees, as they patrol the dangerous streets of Baghdad. They are faced with incredible experiences during an entire year in Baghdad. Anthony and the other troops struggle to survive from the first day of their arrival. They witness hundreds of dead bodies, some missing body parts and others badly tortured or burned. The troops encounter deadly bombings, Humvees blown apart, and witness their own companions lose their lives. Anthony’s fellow airmen face many sleepless nights and listen to the sounds of bombs exploding close to them on a nightly basis.

After much turmoil, Anthony and many of the troops suffer from insomnia and nightmares. The need for sleeping pills begins. The troops struggle to get enough sleep and to have the energy and courage to survive another day in Baghdad. After twelve long months of working with corrupt Iraqi police and enduring the ugly conditions left from the war, this deadly mission comes to an end. Anthony returns back to his base in the United States.

Unable to comprehend Anthony’s unusual behavior after returning from Iraq, Anthony’s mother is determined to find out what has caused her son to have such a drastic change in personality. Months later, Anthony reveals to his parents that he has post-traumatic stress disorder. This ambitious, energetic young man who loved serving his country is now faced with the devastating symptoms associated with PTSD. Worst of all, Anthony begins a long journey of using a variety of prescribed pills. He also suffers from a severe back injury, which the doctors are unable to diagnose. The Air Force places him on job restrictions, takes away his weapons, and places him in an office job. Anthony’s dream is shattered. As his list of medications grows, he experiences strange hallucinations, memory loss, and other side effects. Anthony’s mother does everything within her power to help her son cope with the symptoms of PTSD, his back injury, and many side effects from the pills. This is not only an intense story about Anthony, but about what our troops suffer upon returning from war.

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270 pages
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English
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September 4, 2012
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6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
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1478126159
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978-1478126157
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Pat Mena was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor’s degree in education. Pat and her husband, Willie, currently live in El Paso where they raised their three sons. After teaching elementary school as a bilingual teacher for 26 years, she retired and began her encounters in writing. Her book, You’ll Be Fine, Darling is a true story about her son’s struggle with PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder. Her son, Anthony, was diagnosed with this disorder after returning from Iraq while serving in the Air Force. Pat was inspired to write her son’s story after THE NEW YORK TIMES and THE EL PASO TIMES wrote stories about Pat’s son and other military troops struggling with PTSD. The stories focused on U.S. troops who are overmedicated by powerful drugs to help them cope with their daily lives. The stories also focused on how the families of these troops are affected. Pat experienced the difficulties of helping her son cope with the symptoms of PTSD and the side effects from being overmedicated by prescribed medication. After hearing about the many troops that are returning with similar experiences and obtaining the insight of this disorder, Pat was convinced to write this story to shed light on the problems which have become so common within our military families or anyone who is strongly medicated.

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Publisher : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 4, 2012)
Language : English
Paperback : 270 pages
ISBN-10 : 1478126159
ISBN-13 : 978-1478126157
Item Weight : 14.1 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.68 x 9 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,873,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,118 in Iraq War History (Books)
- #4,876 in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- #6,151 in Popular Psychology Pathologies

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A. Rojas

Gripping story of a brave soldier's war with PTSD

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A touching, eye-opening, gripping story about a brave young man who fulfills his dream of serving in armed forces to protect his nation, another nation, and many people and principles in between. Told from the perspective of SrA Anthony Mena's mother's eyes, this is a wake-up call–a battle cry–to everyone about the harsh reality of war, and the even harsher nightmares of PTSD that many of our heroes return with. We all need to step up and take and demand better care for our wounded soldiers. They deserve the absolute best care, and too often get subpar, or worse, negligent "care." Medication and pills will never solve such soul-crushing problems such as PTSD. They need care, love, meditation, cuddles, spiritual guidance, and sometimes just an ear. It is such a tragic topic because they feel trapped and often not willing to talk about it. See the signs and act gently. Question the doctors. Ask God for guidance and help. This is a story about my high school friend's younger brother who paid the ultimate price for protecting freedom. Bobby, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs Mena, you have raised some amazing men. SrA Tony, God bless you, thank you for your service, and may you Rest In Peace. To our other high school friend Russel Shirley who also paid the ultimate price after serving, may you Rest In Peace as well. (Jose G)

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Crystal

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My father inspired me to read this book. He knew SrA Mena and is in continuous contact with Mrs. Mena. I have only read the first few chapters and already have had to bring out the tissues. My father selflessly gave 30 years of his life to the Air Force and in security forces. I was only brave enough to give 6 years to the Air Force. I understand the struggles of being the one left behind as loved ones deployed. If you want to read a book from a mothers perspective this is the perfect book. It shares the memories of a selfless airman who loved what he did. I now understand my dads pain and why he has always felt his airman were our family.

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Andres

Everyone deserves to know

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2012

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This is an incredible, True Story, about the life of an Airmen who went through an unbelievable journey full of pain and suffering and all for one cause...to serve his country. And yet somehow he managed to stay strong and true to himself and others...An Amazing story for those who have been deployed and for those who haven't. For those who are going through any problems in life, this story will show that anything can be overcome and to stay strong and keep moving forward.

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T. Orr

Excellent Discription of PTSD

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2012

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A true story of a veteran's struggle with PTSD and how it effects all members of the family. I personally know the author, Pat Mena, and witnessed her struggle of trying to help her son overcome PTSD. Very sad but insightful book. I recommend this book to anyone going through PTSD, and their families.

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