Heart Broken?
Transcript: Trying to forget about your ex is nearly impossible, so talk about it with some friends. BUT.... you can take Tylenol. It contains a pain reliever, which has been found to reduce physical and neural responses associated with the pain of rejection. fun fact: more than a quarter of all men deal with their breakup by binge drinking. Over View More About Broken heart syndrome Physical Effects Emotional and physical pain are processed in the same area of the brain, which means you get a double whammy of anguish when you go through a breakup. Thanks, whoever came up with the human anatomy. Getting Over 'em Breaking up Beyoncé isn't performing at Coachella Stepping on your dog's tail Losing someone/death of a loved one Women are more likely than men to experience the sudden, intense chest pain — the reaction to a surge of stress hormones — that can be caused by an emotionally stressful event. It could be the death of a loved one or even a divorce, breakup or physical separation, betrayal or romantic rejection. You can actually feel heartbreak in your chest due to the way your brain processes pain. get over it “You can die of a broken heart — it's scientific fact — and my heart has been breaking since that very first day we met. I can feel it now, aching deep behind my rib cage the way it does every time we're together, beating a desperate rhythm: Love me. Love me. Love me.” Abby McDonald, Getting Over Garrett Delaney Working out will help you stay positive and is probably one of the best ways to deal with a break up. Sweat it out, most broken hearts find it therapeutic to workout. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain. Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. It may seem counterintuitive, but the worst way to get over your ex is to try and forget about them entirely. Psychologists call this the "White Bear Effect" because if you're told not to think about a white bear, you are more likely to think about one. Quote From a Broken Heart What is BHS? Stress causes the body to crave sugar and fats which can lead to weight gain. It's Not All Physical fin. Broken Heart Syndrome Accept the pain Change your habits Change your thoughts Change how you see your ex Change how you see your past Fall out of love Understand your emotions Believe that you will find love again MOVE ON Temporary heart condition that's often brought on by stressful situations. In broken heart syndrome, a part of your heart temporarily enlarges and does not pump well, while the rest of your heart functions normally or with even more forceful contractions. Researchers are just starting to learn the causes, and how to diagnose and treat it. By Carolina Barsoumian You can in fact die from a broken heart thanks to Broken Heart Syndrome. Realizing your heart is precious and is basically the only reason you're alive, so don't just hand it out to anybody. The White Bear Effect There really is none, sorry about it. The Cure? Causes of a Broken Heart According to The American Heart Association, a real-life broken heart can lead to cardiac consequences. There are proven ties between depression, mental health and heart disease. Treating a Broken Heart Heart Broken? Your brain reacts to heartbreak the same way an addict reacts to drugs withdrawal. Tips & Tricks Broken heart syndrome may be misdiagnosed as a heart attack because the symptoms and test results are similar. In fact, tests show dramatic changes in rhythm and blood substances that are typical of a heart attack. But unlike a heart attack, there’s no evidence of blocked heart arteries in broken heart syndrome. Tense muscles are often a side effect of heartbreak. So if you're heartbroken get a massage. It will help release built-up lactic acid and leave you feeling refreshed.