A moment of anger, a lifetime suffering

Lovely Begum was a 34-year-old woman. She lived a simple, happy life in a quiet village in Bangladesh. She was a mother, a wife, and a homemaker. She had no mental or physical health problems. Her life was peaceful-until one terrible day changed everything.
One day, during a heated argument, someone hit her on the head with a saw. The blow landed on the top of her head and caused a fracture in her skull. She fainted and was taken to the hospital. Doctors found that she had a serious head injury. They advised admission, CT scan of the brain, and emergency treatment.
But sadly, her family ignored the doctor's advice. She seemed better after a few days, so they thought everything was fine.
But it wasn't.
After 3 to 4 weeks, her family started noticing strange changes in her. Lovely, once calm and gentle, became restless, over-talkative, and angry without reason. She barely slept and sometimes spoke about impossible ideas. One moment she was happy and excited, the next moment furious.
This was not normal stress. Her brain had been injured in a way that couldn't be seen from the outside.
Neuro-psychiatry specialist later diagnosed her with Bipolar Mood Disorder Symptoms caused by her previous Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)-a rare but serious condition. The hit to her head had changed the way her brain worked. It had affected her behaviour, mood, and thinking. This condition is similar to bipolar disorder and may last a long time, even for life.
What can we learn from this?
A small blow to the head can cause big, hidden problems. Brain injuries are not always visible. The person may look fine, but their mind may be suffering. One moment of violence can change a life forever.
So please, never hit anyone on the head. Never ignore a head injury. If someone gets hurt in the head-even if it looks minor-see a doctor immediately. Violence can leave wounds that don't bleed but last forever.
Lovely's story is not just a warning-it's a lesson for all of us. Let's say no to violence. Stay calm when emotions run high. Show patience in moments of anger. The human brain is delicate and precious. Even a small injury can destroy a person's whole life.
Dr. Sayed Inam
Associate Professor
Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College.
drsaayedinam@yahoo.com