Broken Heart

A broken heart is a metaphor for the intense emotional stress or pain one feels at experiencing great and deep longing. The concept is cross-cultural, often cited with reference to unreciprocated or lost love. Failed romantic love can be extremely painful; people with a broken heart may succumb to depression, anxiety and, in more extreme cases, post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Understanding a broken heart

Understanding a broken heart - EurekAlert

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Stressed brain linked to broken heart

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