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Takotsubo Syndrome: When a Broken Heart Actually Breaks the Heart

Have you ever heard someone describe their pain after a breakup or the death of a loved one as having a broken heart? Turns out there is an actual condition known as Takotsubo syndrome, or broken heart syndrome, in which the heart is physically changed after a person experiences a severe stressor such as the loss of a loved one. Check out my blog post to learn more.

Takotsubo Syndrome – When a Broken Heart Actually Breaks the Heart

Have you ever heard someone describe their pain after a breakup or the death of a loved one as having a broken heart? Turns out there is an actual condition known as Takotsubo syndrome, or broken heart syndrome, in which the heart is physically changed after a person experiences a severe stressor such as the loss of a loved one. Check out my blog post to learn more.

Grief and Loss: Letting it Out

grief is something that everyone is faced with at some point in their lives. It is important that during these times people allow themselves to grieve and be open to their own emotional experiences. Read more for links to a This American Life segment concerning grieving in childhood and a talk with a therapist who has personal experience with grief.

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