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 +A '''broken [[heart]]''' (or '''heartbreak''') is a common [[metaphor]] used when a [[human being]] suffers an [[emotional]] or physical loss, to the extent that it begins to cause them physical or [[physiological pain]].
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 +==Feelings associated==
 +The symptoms of a "broken heart" can manifest themselves through [[psychological pain]] but for many the effect is physical. Although the experience is regarded commonly as indescribable, the following is a list of common symptoms that occur:
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 +*A perceived tightness of the chest, similar to an [[anxiety attack]]
 +*[[Stomachache]] and/or [[loss of appetite]]
 +*Partial or complete [[insomnia]]
 +*[[Anger]]
 +*Shock
 +*[[Nostalgia]]
 +*[[Apathy]] (loss of interest)
 +*[[Anhedonia]] (inability to feel pleasure)
 +*Feelings of [[loneliness]]
 +*Feelings of [[hopelessness]] and [[wiktionary:despair|despair]]
 +*Loss of [[self-respect]] and/or [[self-esteem]]
 +*Medical or psychological illness (for example [[depression (mood)|depression]])
 +*[[Suicidal ideation|Suicidal thoughts]] (in extreme cases)
 +*[[Nausea]]
 +*[[Fatigue (medical)|Fatigue]]
 +*The [[thousand-yard stare]]
 +*Constant or frequent [[crying]]
 +* [[Takotsubo cardiomyopathy]]
 +*A feeling of complete emptiness
 +*In extreme cases, death
 +==See also==
 +*[[Anger]]
 +*[[Combat stress reaction]]
 +*[[Takotsubo cardiomyopathy|Stress cardiomyopathy]], also known as "broken heart syndrome"
 +*[[Heart]]
 +*[[Heart (symbol)]]
 +*[[Emptiness]]
 +*[[Limerence]]
 +*[[Love]]
 +*[[Loneliness]]
 +*[[Grief]]
 +*[[Suffering]]
 +*[[Pain|Physical pain]]
 +*[[Psychological pain]]
 +*[[Interpersonal relationship]]
 +*[[Intimate relationship]]
 +*[[Depression (mood)|Depression]]
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A broken heart (or heartbreak) is a common metaphor used when a human being suffers an emotional or physical loss, to the extent that it begins to cause them physical or physiological pain.

Feelings associated

The symptoms of a "broken heart" can manifest themselves through psychological pain but for many the effect is physical. Although the experience is regarded commonly as indescribable, the following is a list of common symptoms that occur:

See also





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