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Heartbreak: Why It Feels So Achy Breaky
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Heartbreak Can Cause Real Physical Pain
Heartbreak can lead to serious heart issues like takotsubo syndrome, where stress can cause one chamber of the heart to balloon up resembling a Japanese octopus trap. This can result from various stressors, including public speaking or eating too much wasabi. The emotional pain of heartbreak can manifest as physical symptoms, such as increased stress hormones, sleep disturbances, and chest pains. Understanding that heartbreak can have real physiological effects can provide validation and comfort to individuals experiencing it, alleviating feelings of stupidity or blame.
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