Broken heart by loved one

Broken heart syndrome

How much pain can a person endure when it involves love? People who experience rejection, breakups, separation and even the death of a loved one undergo depression on different levels. When this occurs, the stress from this pain may affect one’s heart. And if your heart is not strong enough, it may not bode well for you.

I have seen this happen a number of times especially in elderly couples. When one of them passes away, the other one dies soon after.

People do die of a broken heart. The lay man’s term for this is the broken heart syndrome. Its medical name is stress-induced cardiomyopathy.

Often, when the depression is severe enough, people fail to notice what is happening to their bodies. Perhaps they think that whatever they are feeling, it’s just part of their sadness. Or, it may be that their depression moves them not to care anymore.

If you have just experienced a painful romantic rejection or breakup, try to pay attention to how your chest feels. If you are having chest pains, this may be what is called angina. In addition, see if you cannot breathe deeply or if you are experiencing what is called shortness of breath. Watch out for these two symptoms because they are signs of broken heart syndrome. If these symptoms are present, it’s best to consult a cardiologist as soon as possible.

It is simply not possible for you to control the pain you experience when your heart is broken. The only thing you can do is manage your pain, your sadness and your stress. This is never an easy thing to do alone. Don’t be ashamed to ask help from people dear to you like family and friends. Talk about the pain, your sadness, your regrets and your fears. Doing these will help you cope and heal.

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